Yao Ming saddened by Mu's death

2008-09-14 23:05:10

NBA star center Yao Ming was saddened by the death of former Chinese basketball star Mu Tiezhu on Sunday.

Yao Ming plays first game after surgery

2008-07-18 00:01:15

Yao Ming played his first game in almost five months after a foot surgery, helping China beat Serbia 96-72 at the Stankovic Continental Cup here on Thursday.

Yao Ming to return to action this week

2008-07-15 16:39:02

Yao Ming is likely to play his first competitive game since having surgery on his foot at this week's Stankovic Cup pre-Olympic basketball tournament.

China's diving supremacy unshakable

2008-07-15 10:02:20

The powerful Chinese diving team is unlikely to surrender its dominance at the upcoming Olympics on home soil after confirming its supremacy throughout the season.

Liang aims high at first British Open

2008-07-15 09:31:12

Asia's No 1 golfer Liang Wenchong will make a historic appearance at the British Open this week, fully aware that a strong outing will reinforce the growth of golf in the region.

Feng finishes 4th in Jamie Farr Classic

2008-07-15 09:14:39

Chinese rookie Feng Shanshan shot a 2-under 69 in the final round on Sunday to grab sole possesion of fourth place with a 12-under 272 total at the LPGA Jamie Farr Classic won by American Paula Creamer.

Coach gets four-year ban for doping scandal

2008-07-14 14:15:07

Chinese race walker Song Hongjuan's coach is banned for four years after the athlete tested positive and was banned, said a Chinese athletics official on Monday.

Chinese midfielder Zheng Zhi to be fit for Olympics

2008-07-14 09:20:56

Midfielder Zheng Zhi, who plays for English club Charlton Athletics, dismissed rumours that he would miss the Olympics.

Brazil beats China 3-1 to remain unbeaten at World GP Finals

2008-07-11 15:48:25

World No. 1 Brazil beat China 3-1 at the Yokohama Arena here on Friday to remain unbeaten at the World Grand Prix Finals women's volleyball tournament.

Controversial Lin Dan set to rule Beijing

2008-07-11 09:23:41

With a reputation for temper tantrums, supreme confidence and badminton brilliance, Lin Dan is almost certain to steal a share of the limelight at the Beijing Olympics.

2008 Tour de Qinghai Lake to kick off in NW China

2008-07-10 23:56:11

The 2008 Tour de Qinghai Lake International Road Cycling Race, the largest international sports event held in China before the Beijing Olympics, is to start on Friday in northwest China's Qinghai Province.