US baseball fan dies from fall reaching for ball
2011-07-11 10:38:54
A US baseball fan of Texas Rangers team died on Thursday after falling from the stands trying to catch a ball.
What heritage has Yao Ming left besides basketball?
2011-07-11 10:17:23
Basketball has suffered a big loss: Yao Ming, the 7-foot-6 center and 8-time NBA All-Star is reportedly retiring due to career-ending injuries.
Soccer: US eliminates Brazil to reach semis
2011-07-11 10:10:57
The shorthanded United States stunned Brazil on Sunday with Abby Wambach's late 2-2 equalizer in the last seconds of extra time and advanced to semifinals of FIFA Women's World Cup with 5-3 on penalties.
Colombia first to reach Copa America quarters
2011-07-11 10:00:43
Colombia defeated Bolivia 2-0 on Sunday to become the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa America.
It's a girl for David and Victoria Beckham!
2011-07-11 09:19:37
Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a new baby girl into the world on Sunday, adding a daughter to the three sons they already have in their growing family.
Yao's agent quiet on All-Star center's future
2011-07-10 14:04:26
Yao Ming's American agent would not confirm reports that the Houston Rockets' All-Star center is retiring, saying Yao has scheduled a July 20 news conference in Shanghai to reveal his plans.
Venezuela beats Ecuador 1-0 in Copa America
2011-07-10 11:13:59
Cesar Eduardo Gonzalez scored in the second half to help Venezuela defeat Ecuador 1-0 in the Copa America on Saturday, reaching first place in the tough Group B.
Brazil draws Paraguay 2-2 in Copa America
2011-07-10 10:55:07
Substitute striker Fred scored in the 89th minute and defending champion Brazil salvaged a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in the Copa America on Saturday.
Japanese socceroos to sweat for London Olympic spot
2011-07-08 17:30:06
Japan will have to survive more furnace-like conditions to reach next year's London Olympics after being drawn with Syria, Bahrain and Malaysia in the final round of Asian qualifiers.
ROK expects huge economic boost from Winter Games
2011-07-08 17:25:59
Shares in South Korean casino and resort operators and construction firms spiked, buoyed by expectations that Pyeongchang's hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympics could pump tens of billions of dollars into the economy.
Schumacher sure to race on next year
2011-07-08 15:45:09
Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher said he will race on next season despite being eclipsed by 24-year-old fellow German Sebastian Vettel.
Messi not himself for floundering Argentina
2011-07-08 15:27:48
The best thing Messi did in the 90 minutes against Colombia was the brilliant through-ball to Ezequiel Lavezzi, but that's not the role Batista really has for Messi. He wants to see Messi receiving such passes and putting away the goals himself.