In photos: US Olympians for London Games

Race-walkers train for London Games in Beijing

Golf

A place to grow pros

Kuchar holds steady to clinch Players title

American Matt Kuchar won the Players Championship on Sunday by two shots to secure the biggest win of his career and a $1.71 million pay check.
Tiger calls for penalty strokes for slow play

Tiger Woods has called on the PGA Tour to punish slow play with penalty strokes rather than the current practice of handing out undisclosed fines.
Nanshan Masters helps expand golf map

Although the Nanshan China Masters was only established last year, great hopes have been pinned on it becoming one of the major events on the OneAsia tour.

Sports-themed biscuits created to welcome Olympics

BBC to offer live action on mobiles

Britons who have missed out on tickets for the Olympics will be able to see all the sporting action live on mobile devices.
Torch relay braves rain near Athens

The Olympic Flame Torch Relay for the 2012 London Games continued its trip across Greece on Tuesday, braving rain, as it nears Athens for the handing over ceremony on Thursday.
76ers even series with victory over Celts

After taking out the top seed in the Eastern Conference in the opening round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers weren't about to get discouraged by a one-point loss to Boston to start the second round.

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Countdown to London Olympics

Countdown to London Olympics: US set for battle to top London medal table; China's sand queens set to stand and deliver.

China's weekly scoreboard

China Daily website reporter Yan Weijue presents a weekly wrap-up of the latest stories from China's sports world, with a quick and comprehensive digest.

Most expensive Olympic souvenir

The silver cup given to the marathon winner at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 sold for $860,000 in London on Wednesday, breaking the auction record for Olympic memorabilia.

He seemed to emerge from nowhere and became the hottest sports star in NBA, the United States, and in China. "Linsanity," "Lincredible," "Linderella" screamed the headlines around the world and his popularity soared worldwide.

Tackling football corruption

Tackling corruption will be an enduring and lasting task for Chinese football and other sports.

Anelka to play for Shanghai

Shanghai Shenhua football club have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign French striker Nicolas Anelka on a two-year deal.

Int'l talent in Chinese soccer

2nd National Mind Sports Games

Guangzhou Evergrande, China's only hope for AFC Champions League, escaped the Thunder Castle Stadium of Thailand's Buriram United with a late 2-1 win on Tuesday.

US set to top London medal table

The United States Olympic Committee's media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal table in London.

Torch relay braves rain near Athens

The Olympic Flame Torch Relay for the 2012 London Games continued its trip across Greece on Tuesday, braving rain, as it nears Athens for the handing over ceremony on Thursday.

Sand queens set to stand and deliver

Beijing bronze medalists aiming to top the podium this time around in London, Tang Zhe reports.

Tennis

Federer banishes clay blues to win Madrid Open

Djokovic says French Open bid on track

Swapping the slippery blue clay of Madrid for the robust Roman dust, Novak Djokovic says he is "right where I want to be" as he chases French Open glory later this month.
Serena has her say about blue clay

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and others who have complained about the blue clay at the Madrid Open are "weenies", according to former women's No 1 Serena Williams.
Federer eyeing return to summit

After capturing the Madrid Open title and knowing he will climb back above Rafael Nadal to No 2 in the world, Roger Federer has set his sights on reclaiming the top ranking.

Race-walkers train for London Games in Beijing

Sand queens set to stand and deliver

Beijing bronze medalists aiming to top the podium this time around in London, Tang Zhe reports.
Evergrande reaches last 16 in CL thriller

Guangzhou Evergrande, China's only hope for AFC Champions League, escaped the Thunder Castle Stadium of Thailand's Buriram United with a late 2-1 win on Tuesday.
R&F hopes for final fling at Yuexiushan

A melancholy mood came over the fans and players of Guangzhou R&F after the team won 2-1 against Henan Jianye at its popular home stadium - Yuexiushan - on Sunday.

A place to grow pros

American Matt Kuchar won the Players Championship on Sunday by two shots to secure the biggest win of his career and a $1.71 million pay check.

Tiger Woods has called on the PGA Tour to punish slow play with penalty strokes rather than the current practice of handing out undisclosed fines.

Although the Nanshan China Masters was only established last year, great hopes have been pinned on it becoming one of the major events on the OneAsia tour.

Sports-themed biscuits created to welcome Olympics

Britons who have missed out on tickets for the Olympics will be able to see all the sporting action live on mobile devices.

The Olympic Flame Torch Relay for the 2012 London Games continued its trip across Greece on Tuesday, braving rain, as it nears Athens for the handing over ceremony on Thursday.

After taking out the top seed in the Eastern Conference in the opening round of the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers weren't about to get discouraged by a one-point loss to Boston to start the second round.

Guangzhou Evergrande, China's only hope for AFC Champions League, escaped the Thunder Castle Stadium of Thailand's Buriram United with a late 2-1 win on Tuesday.

Federer banishes clay blues to win Madrid Open

Swapping the slippery blue clay of Madrid for the robust Roman dust, Novak Djokovic says he is "right where I want to be" as he chases French Open glory later this month.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and others who have complained about the blue clay at the Madrid Open are "weenies", according to former women's No 1 Serena Williams.

After capturing the Madrid Open title and knowing he will climb back above Rafael Nadal to No 2 in the world, Roger Federer has set his sights on reclaiming the top ranking.

Race-walkers train for London Games in Beijing

Beijing bronze medalists aiming to top the podium this time around in London, Tang Zhe reports.

Guangzhou Evergrande, China's only hope for AFC Champions League, escaped the Thunder Castle Stadium of Thailand's Buriram United with a late 2-1 win on Tuesday.

A melancholy mood came over the fans and players of Guangzhou R&F after the team won 2-1 against Henan Jianye at its popular home stadium - Yuexiushan - on Sunday.

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