Japan goes sweet on sawa

2012-01-11 07:53:45

Japan captain Homare Sawa's FIFA women's Player of the Year award triggered a fresh wave of delight in local newspapers and on television after a big night for the team in Zurich.

Hero Henry seals Arsenal return with winner

2012-01-10 17:31:34

Substituted into the Arsenal's third round FA Cup match against Leeds United on 68 minutes with the score at 0-0, the on-loan Henry took just 10 minutes to break the deadlock.

Messi still needs to shine at World Cup: Platini

2012-01-10 13:05:10

Lionel Messi still needs to produce his best at the World Cup to be remembered as one of the truly great players, former France captain Michel Platini said on Monday.

Messi wins 3rd straight World Player of Year award

2012-01-10 09:48:29

Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, still only 24, won the World Player of the Year award for the third time in a row on Monday. Messi still needs to shine at World Cup: Platini Barcelona exploits earn Messi another award

Olympian Zhou not to miss national games

2012-01-10 09:19:34

A Changchun official said on Monday that Olympic champion Zhou Yang will not miss the ongoing 12th national winter games.

Playing in the NBA vs CBA

2012-01-10 08:13:46

The game of basketball is a universal sport, and more than a quarter of a billion people take to the court on any given day to play.

Stats & Stars

2012-01-10 08:13:46

Who's in charge of the chinese basketball association

Olympic champion keeps the chance open for Sochi

2012-01-09 14:44:24

With the 2014 Sochi Olympics approaching, Han Xiaopeng keeps the chance open to jump again for his country.

Guangzhou denies Drogba import

2012-01-09 14:08:43

China's super league defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande denied the link with Chelsea striker Didier Drogba on Sunday.

Veteran Liu ruled out returning to curling team

2012-01-09 11:32:01

Former national recruiter Liu Yin is not coming back for the upcoming world curling championships, according to a senior Chinese team official on Sunday.

Zheng Jie makes WTA come back in Auckland

2012-01-09 11:24:17

China's Zheng Jie came back from behind to claim the championship at the 2012 ASB Classic women's tennis tournament in Auckland Sunday.

Mavericks sign Chinese forward Yi Jianlian

2012-01-07 05:16:35

The Dallas Mavericks officially signed 6-foot-10 Chinese forward Yi Jianlian to a one-year deal contract on Friday.