China lost to Russia at Stankovic Cup
2011-08-03 13:12:05
Russia defeated Yi Jianlian-led Chinese national team 67-52 on Tuesday night at the 2011 Stankovic Continental Cup, becoming the only one without a loss in the tournament after two rounds.
Real Madrid to build China's largest academy
2011-08-03 10:45:47
Spanish football giants Real Madrid signed a letter of intent with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande here on Tuesday, aiming to make cooperation on academy, player exchange and brand promotion.
Phelps eyes potential London showdown with Thorpe
2011-08-02 19:01:12
Michael Phelps is eagerly anticipating a showdown with Ian Thorpe at next year's London Olympics, should the Australian choose to race the men's 200 metres freestyle and set up another 'Race of the Century'.
London Games to have 27,000 security officials
2011-08-02 17:41:59
Some 27,000 police and security guards will be on duty to protect the Olympic Games in London as the operation to try to ensure next year's event passes off smoothly gets under way in earnest.
NBA players on promotional tour in China
2011-08-02 15:15:19
NBA basketball players Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are in China for a promotional event.
NBA players approved to play abroad
2011-08-02 11:39:45
World basketball governing body confirmed Saturday on its official website that it would clear the way for players under contract with the NBA to play abroad during the lockout.
German Klinsmann introduced as new US coach
2011-08-02 11:06:10
Former Germany striker and coach Klinsmann, who has lived in the United States for 13 years, was introduced as the new coach for the US men's soccer team on Monday.
League and players meet for first time since lockout
2011-08-02 10:05:47
National Basketball Association (NBA) officials and players' representatives met on Monday for the first time since the league declared a lockout but there was no sign of any major progress in their labor dispute.
Mancini eyes more silverware as City wins in Dublin
2011-08-02 08:19:38
Manchester City picked up its first silverware of the season on Sunday after routing Inter Milan 3-0 to win the Dublin Super Cup, but boss Roberto Mancini has already set his sights on more significant prizes.
Sneijder keeps door open
2011-08-02 08:19:38
Wesley Sneijder on Sunday kept the door open to a possible 35 million ($57.5 million) switch to Manchester United.
Overseas training program pays off
2011-08-02 08:19:38
Sending its best abroad, the Chinese swimming team's overseas training programs paid off as the squad only trailed the dominant United States on the final medal table at the Shanghai World Championships.
China looks further ahead
2011-08-02 08:19:38
Boasting home pool advantage, the host finished up with five gold, two silver and seven bronze medals, its best performance since the 1994 worlds and is ready for a tougher challenge in London.