Sports venues that were built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are in good condition and could be used for the 2022 Winter Olympics, a way to cut expenses.
Last month during a business trip to Shanghai, I was surprised and delighted to discover that the city's restaurants allowed me to book a table as a solo diner, and that some even operate special bar areas for unaccompanied customers that provide half-portion dishes and single-person menus.
Many of Beijing's ancient hutong - alleys formed by the outer wall of courtyard homes - have been erased from the cityscape to make way for new roads and high rises in recent years, much - to preservationists' dismay. The hutong that have been spared are celebrated as retaining the charm of residential life, with alleys filled with vegetable stalls, kebab stands and tiny shops, and the hidden courtyards occupied by families who have called them home for generations.
Caroline Wozniacki always feels confident she can outrun her opponent on the tennis court. The former No 1 player figures that with a bit more training, she can cover 26.2 miles.
Argentina and San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili was set to miss the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
Brazil and Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after the serious back injury he sustained at the World Cup.
Two-time major champion Li Na pulled out of the US Open on Thursday because of a knee injury which she said has bothered her for several months.
Tiger Woods finds out over the next two weeks if his season is over or just getting started.
Fans are looking forward to another galaxy of stars at the BMW Masters in Shanghai, which will be held from Oct 28-Nov 2 at the Lake Malaren Golf Club - and they can expect the same until at least 2018, thanks to a four-year partnership extension between BMW and the European Tour.
South Africa's Jacques Kallis acknowledged on Wednesday that his dream of playing in next year's Cricket World Cup was "a bridge too far".
Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool's title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been "probably the worst three months of my life".
Wayne Rooney has what it takes to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain of England, his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand believes.
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