A survey said the average fitness level of Chinese adults is improving slightly after years of decline, but experts say the country has a long way to go.
Nearly 60 percent of students at primary and middle schools exercise for an hour every day in addition to their PE courses, according to an annual report on sports development released on Tuesday.
Metta World Peace, the new high-profile import playing for CBA club Sichuan Blue Whales is known as Ron Artest but intends to change his name to "Panda Friend" in honor of his move to China.
Xavi Hernandez, Spain's leading playmaker in its run of three major titles, has retired from international duty after a disappointing World Cup.
China lost just one game in the 2014 Stankovic Continental Cup, but it was enough to spoil their bid for the title.
Thanks to a strong rally in the fourth quarter, Russia edged past Slovenia 73-72 to claim the title of 2014 Stankovic Continental Cup in Luoyang, Central China's Henan province on Monday.
Nanjing expects to forge a vibrant international image by hosting the Youth Olympic Games with an innovative yet frugal approach, organizers said at the 10-day countdown celebration of the gala event.
The Japanese Olympic Committee has asked its athletes participating in the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to wear casual clothes outside of the event to avoid exposing their nationality, the Beijing Youth Daily reported, citing Japanese media.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side was still short of fitness after it lost 1-0 to Monaco in the Emirates Cup friendly tournament.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Sunday queried the arrangement that has allowed former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to join Manchester City on loan from its sister club New York City.
The controversial former NBA All-Star originally known as Ron Artest signs one-year deal to play for Sichuan Blue Whales.
French Ligue 1 title-holders Paris Saint-Germain added the Champions Trophy to their growing list of accolades with a 2-0 win over Cup winners Guingamp in Beijing on Saturday.
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