British police test security for London Olympics
2011-07-06 12:22:02
British police have begun a yearlong program of Olympic security tests, conducting sweeping searches of London 2012 venues and practicing defensive counterterrorism tactics and lockdown techniques.
Li Na's homecoming celebration in Beijing
2011-07-06 10:47:38
Li Na of China, the first Asian to win a Grand Slam title at the French Open, presents balls to her fans at a celebration organized by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) at Sanlitun SOHO in Beijing, July 5, 2011.
Injured Woods to miss British Open
2011-07-06 10:24:54
Tiger Woods has pulled out of next week's British Open because of ongoing problems with his left leg, the former world number one said on Tuesday, meaning he will miss a second straight major.
IOC seeks government help to fight doping, betting
2011-07-06 10:21:08
The sports world needs help from governments to crack down on doping, cheating and illegal betting, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said on Tuesday.
IOC showing the way for future FIFA votes: Beckenbauer
2011-07-06 10:00:28
The International Olympic Committee's way of picking Games hosts has shown FIFA the way forward in cleaning up World Cup votes, Germany soccer great Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday.
Former Olympic champion Myllyla dies at 41
2011-07-06 09:25:51
Former Olympic cross-country skiing champion Mika Myllyla was found dead in his apartment on Tuesday, Finnish media reports said.
A changing game for soccer in China
2011-07-06 08:26:15
Former China soccer captain Hao Haidong was one of millions of children who were encouraged to play the sport by their families. As a child he could never have imagined that one day the game, that brought him fame and glory, would become a taboo subject in his homeland.
Tokyo to bid for 2020 Olympics 'at any cost'
2011-07-05 20:55:27
Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara said on Tuesday that the Japanese capital city will bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, the Kyodo News reported.
British MPs accuse FIFA and Blatter of cover-up
2011-07-05 18:12:27
A British Government inquiry into corruption allegations surrounding World Cup bids has accused FIFA of trying to brush aside the evidence and has questioned president Sepp Blatter's commitment to reforming the organisation.
Riots occur as Canucks lose Stanley Cup
2011-06-16 15:50:15
Riot police fired tear gas to control a mob that burned cars and looted shops in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday after the Canucks lost the Stanley Cup final to the Boston Bruins.
Myanmar to hold Wushu competition to mark Olympic Day
2011-06-16 15:18:20
Myanmar will hold Wushu competition in Yangon to mark the Olympic Day, according to the Myanmar Wushu Federation (MWF) Wednesday.
Armstrong's doping allegation dragging cycling's chain
2011-06-16 14:53:15
The continual allegations of doping leveled against seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong, is dragging the present and future of cycling.