People envy my cash and looks: Ronaldo
2011-09-16 10:07:56
Opposing fans give Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a hostile reception because he is "rich, handsome and a great player," Ronaldo said after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Dinamo Zagreb.
No slam dunk for China
2011-09-16 07:50:09
Despite an easy win in its opening game of the 26th FIBA Asian Championship yesterday, the Chinese basketball team is still in danger of missing out on next year's London Olympic Games.
Macedonia fairytale as Lithuania sent packing
2011-09-16 07:50:09
Macedonia's Cinderella story at the 2011 European Championship continued on Wednesday with a shock 67-65 victory over host Lithuania which booked a place in the semifinals and a date with reigning champion Spain.
Thunder of hooves in Chengdu
2011-09-16 07:50:09
Horses are coming to town. Lots and lots of horses. The four-day 2011 China Equestrian Festival begins in the capital of Sichuan province on Friday.
Angry Gasperini fires back at formation debate
2011-09-16 07:50:09
Angry Inter Milan coach Gian Piero Gasperini hit out at his critics for creating an issue out of his formation following the 2010 European champion's shock 1-0 home defeat to Trabzonspor.
Players will get over nervous start: Mancini
2011-09-16 07:50:09
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tipped his expensively-assembled team to overcome its Champions League nerves after making a "naive" return to Europe's elite competition on Wednesday.
Macedonia, Spain through to Eurobasket semis
2011-09-15 19:53:09
Holders Spain and surprise package Macedonia advanced to the European basketball championship semi-finals in contrasting fashion on Wednesday after beating their respective opponents.
London 'Tube' drivers to get bonus during Olympics
2011-09-15 17:16:01
Train drivers on London's Underground rail network will pocket an extra 500 pounds for working during next summer's Olympics as the city attempts to get sports fans to stadiums on time.
Brazil reports all construction for W Cup on track
2011-09-15 16:56:16
Brazil's Sports Ministry on Wednesday presented a report that showed all the mega-constructions of multiple stadiums and supporting infrastructure is on track for completion ahead of the FIFA 2014 World Cup.
'Girl chasing' turns to culture show
2011-09-15 10:55:13
Girl chasing, with its origin in the daily activities of Kazak ethnic groups in Xinjiang, is a young lady trying to chase and whip a man who just attempts to hit on her.
Bolt restakes claim with smashing run in 100m
2011-09-15 07:51:24
Jamaican athletics superstar Usain Bolt ran a track record 9.85sec in the 100m at the athletics meeting here Tuesday, smashing longstanding American rival Tyson Gay's mark of 9.92 set last year.
Let's try to keep it classy
2011-09-15 07:51:24
Sebastian Vettel was more emotional than usual after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. That's saying something, because the 24-year-old seems never to tire of ecstatic rejoicing - even with eight wins in 13 races this year.