Cricket was fixed, leaving it broken
2011-12-24 07:46:56
Cricket and controversy, never far apart, were closely linked in a year in which England finally achieved its long-held objective of climbing to the top of the world Test rankings. Nothing that happened on the field in 2011 rocked world cricket quite like the jail sentences handed down by an English court to former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif for their roles in a "spot-fixing" scam during last year's Lord's Test against England.
Strauss says four consecutive Ashes victories 'realistic'
2011-12-24 07:46:56
England captain Andrew Strauss is aiming to complete four consecutive Ashes series victories over Australia with wins at home in 2013 and again on the return leg in 2013-14.
Kenyon, we hardly knew ye
2011-12-24 07:46:56
Martin leaves Xinjiang to return to US, but can't rejoin NBA yet
Chelsea's draw bitter
2011-12-24 07:46:56
LONDON - Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas believes his side is still very much in the English title race after Daniel Sturridge's goal earned it a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
Liverpool's Johnson protests protestors of his protest
2011-12-24 07:46:56
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has hit back at criticism of his decision to wear a T-shirt in support of teammate Luis Suarez before the Reds' 0-0 draw against Wigan.
Nets playing from behind already: Lopez breaks foot
2011-12-24 07:46:56
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New Jersey Nets will be without center and leading scorer Brook Lopez for a couple of months because of a broken right foot.
Owner says Manning will stay with Colts
2011-12-24 07:46:56
INDIANAPOLIS - It doesn't look as if Peyton Manning will go anywhere next season - unless he's not healthy.
Liu Xiang, Sun Yang to lead China to London
2011-12-23 17:26:32
With the retirement of basketball legend Yao Ming, who led the Chinese sports delegation to the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony, Liu Xiang and Sun Yang will spearhead the Chinese athletes next year in London in pursuit of another golden harvest.
National coaches in soccer scandals
2011-12-23 14:01:30
Three former Chinese national team coaches were involved in soccer corruption, according to a northeastern Chinese court.
Hot, not in China Sports (Dec17-23)
2011-12-23 10:09:50
Despite suffering an eight-finals exit at PTC 11 on Monday, Ding Junhui still shot into the public eye by making his maximum break twice in three days last week. Only Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and John Higgins have more 147s.
Woman sues Warriors' Ellis for harassment
2011-12-23 08:10:25
OAKLAND, Calif. - A former Golden State Warriors employee filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against star guard Monta Ellis on Wednesday, alleging Ellis sent her unwanted texts that included a photo of his genitals.
Humphries returns to the NJ Nets
2011-12-23 08:10:25
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kris Humphries is getting back together with - the New Jersey Nets.