China's new pair claims 2nd diving gold at worlds
2011-07-18 10:43:41
The men's 10m platform synchronized title had been a concern for Chinese diving team leader Zhou Jihong before the Shanghai worlds, however, newly-paired Huo Liang and Qiu Bo proved there was nothing to be worried about.
Beckham baby debuts on Facebook
2011-07-18 08:21:19
David Beckham took to Facebook on Sunday to introduce to the world his new baby daughter, Harper Seven Beckham, the latest addition to his growing brood.
Begging gymnast gets new grip on life
2011-07-18 07:50:18
Discovered begging in a Beijing subway station, Zhang Shangwu - a former champion gymnast turned thief - has been offered a wide choice of jobs and help, thanks to two days of extensive media coverage.
Kobe wows fans during China Tour
2011-07-17 11:12:11
NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers wows Chinese fans during his 2011 China Tour.
Yao leads the way in charity efforts
2011-07-15 16:11:25
Some Chinese new-rich like eating shark fin soup because they think it shows their class. However, for the Chinese NBA idol Yao Ming, doing so is unacceptable as the practice has led to the overfishing of sharks.
China's most expensive soccer import shines on debut
2011-07-15 11:21:09
Argentine midfielder Dario Conca, the most expensive player in the Chinese Super League (CSL) so far, scored on his debut for hosts Guangzhou Evergrande and inspired the 5-0 win over Nanchang Hengyuan here on Thursday night.
Yi Jianlian joins national team to play Stankovic Cup
2011-07-14 11:01:34
Washington Wizards' Yi Jianlian will join his national team to participate in the 2011 Stankovic Continental Cup held in China's Haining and Guangzhou respectively from August 1 to 9.
Focus on Contador's knee as Tour hits Pyrenees
2011-07-14 10:36:36
The first mountain stage of the Tour de France usually answers the question marks posed by the first week of the race and the main doubt this year is whether Alberto Contador's knee is seriously injured or not.
NBA star Kobe kicks off Asia tour in Philippines
2011-07-13 17:29:39
The 5-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant will have a tight schedule during his one-day stay in Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday.
Tennis great immortalized with statue in Wuhan
2011-07-13 16:48:00
A girl poses for a photo with a statue of Li Na at a square in Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei province, the hometown of the tennis player who took the 2011 French Open singles title on June 4 this year.
Lawyer: Deal reached to care for Sang Lan
2011-07-13 16:05:54
The paralyzed gymnast has reached a deal with insurance companies and USA Gymnastics to provide her with medical care and rehabilitation in China. Video
Scola regrets retirement of Yao Ming
2011-07-13 14:20:30
Argentinean basketball player Luis Scola on Tuesday regretted the retirement of Chinese Yao Ming from the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).