Isinbayeva defends world title, fails new WR
2007-08-29 10:16:30
Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva competes in the women's pole vault final at the 11th IAAF World Athletics Championship in Osaka August 28, 2007. The Russian owns the world record of 5.01m but failed to set a new record. [sina]
Campbell wins chaotic 100m by a whisker
2007-08-28 10:23:09
Jamaica's Veronica Campbell won the women's 100 metres title after a blanket finish and chaotic scenes at the world championships.
Powell admits giving up in final
2007-08-28 10:19:37
Jamaican world record holder Asafa Powell admitted yesterday that he gave up during his world 100m final showdown with new champion Tyson Gay.
Beaten Powell no great competitor - Johnson
2007-08-27 12:12:48
Powell may be the world's fastest man but not a great competitor, world champion Michael Johnson said after Powell was beaten by Tyson Gay.
Netherlands lands Prix title, China takes silver
2007-08-27 10:15:07
The Netherlands landed their first title at the FIVB World Grand Prix after beating Russia 3-2 and host China clinched silver after sweeping Brazil.
IAAF World Athletics Championship
2007-08-26 18:32:00
Lyudmila Blonska of Ukraine competes in the long jump event of the women's heptathlon at the 11th IAAF World Athletics Championship in Osaka August 26, 2007. [Reuters]
Ecuadorean Perez makes history with 'suicide strategy'
2007-08-26 17:39:58
Ecuadorean Jefferson Perez's "suicide strategy" paid off when he became the first man to win three successive world 20km walk titles on Sunday.
Wang rediscovers edge as Yankees beat Tigers
2007-08-26 17:33:57
An aggressive Wang Chien-ming spurred the tired New York Yankees to a 7-2 road win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Lady Luck can be the key, Chinese windsurfer says
2007-08-25 13:21:16
To win gold at a sailing event,sometimes,luck has the final say.For China's Zhou Yuanguo, the good fortune of a light wind is all he needs to win.
Host China need consistency to face Russia at FIVB Grand Prix Finals
2007-08-25 01:00:35
China must keep consistent form while facing a rampant Russian team at the FIVB Grand Prix Finals on Saturday.
It's impossible to beat me, says Isinbayeva
2007-08-24 15:16:24
Russian world pole vault record holder Yelena Isinbayeva may be the most confident athlete in sport. "I know if I do my best, it is impossible for somebody to beat me," she said.
Britain's Coe elected IAAF vice-president
2007-08-22 17:16:50
London's 2012 Olympic chief Sebastian Coe was elected vice-president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Wednesday.