China's top lawmaker Wu Bangguo lit a torch here on Sunday morning, marking the official start of the torch relay throughout the country for the 11th National Games.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled out a stunning victory over Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro followed with a two-set win over Rafael Nadal on Friday as both advanced to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup.
Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro won back-to-back Legg Mason Tennis Classic titles with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (6) win over top-seeded Andy Roddick in Sunday's final.
First came another signature moment from Tiger Woods, an 8-iron over the water that stopped a foot from the hole. Even more stunning was the meltdown that followed by Padraig Harrington.
Roger Federer posted the first public photo of his twin girls on the Internet on Friday.
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games.
Inter Milan players were warmly welcomed by Chinese fans as the Italian team arrived in Beijing on August 4, 2009, for the Italian Super Cup final against Lazio.
Even coming off his longest layoff and the embarrassment of being photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe, Michael Phelps turned in another remarkable performance over the eight days of the swimming world championships at the Foro Italico.
Tiger Woods captured the Buick Open title for a third and possibly final time on Sunday, cruising to a three-shot victory at an event that looks set to become the latest victim of the economic downturn.
China won the women's 4x100m medley relay world title in a world record time of 3min 52.19sec in Rome on Saturday.
Michael Phelps used his powerful shoulders to perfection to overhaul big rival Milorad Cavic and steal back his 100 metres butterfly world record in an enthralling final at the world championships on Saturday.
Olympic champion Michael Phelps won his heat to qualify easily for the 100 butterfly semis as he began the defense of his world title on Friday.
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