Inter to keep 2006 scudetto - federation
2011-07-19 09:38:20
Inter Milan were confirmed as 2006 Serie A champions on Monday after Italy's football federation (FIGC) said it did not have the authority to revoke the decision which stripped Juventus of the title.
Synchronised swimming in action at FINA shanghai Worlds
2011-07-18 15:26:23
Synchronised swimming games are in action at the 2011 FINA shanghai world championships.
China's new pair claims 2nd diving gold at worlds
2011-07-18 10:43:41
The men's 10m platform synchronized title had been a concern for Chinese diving team leader Zhou Jihong before the Shanghai worlds, however, newly-paired Huo Liang and Qiu Bo proved there was nothing to be worried about.
Holders Brazil crashed out of Copa America
2011-07-18 10:02:37
Paraguay, who did not have a single shot on target in 120 minutes of a goalless Copa America quarter-final, sent holders Brazil crashing out 2-0 on penalties on Sunday.
Pedaling inheady altitudes
2011-07-17 14:47:07
The just-concluded Tour de Qinghai Lake saw 217 riders on 22 teams compete on the "roof of the world" - the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, where some stretches of the race reached an altitude of 3,800 meters.
World championships to open under a cloud
2011-07-15 13:08:55
The world swimming championships will open under a cloud in Shangahi on Saturday with a potential doping suspension still hanging over world and Olympic freestyle champion Cesar Cielo.
NBA cuts workforce by about 11%, 114 jobs
2011-07-15 12:57:46
The National Basketball Association reduced its workforce by about 11 percent, or 114 jobs, as expenses are outpacing revenue, a league spokesman said on Thursday.
China's most expensive soccer import shines on debut
2011-07-15 11:21:09
Argentine midfielder Dario Conca, the most expensive player in the Chinese Super League (CSL) so far, scored on his debut for hosts Guangzhou Evergrande and inspired the 5-0 win over Nanchang Hengyuan here on Thursday night.
Madrid seeks 2020 Olympics in 3rd straight bid
2011-07-14 15:08:57
Madrid will bid for the 2020 Olympics, hoping to replicate Pyeongchang's perseverance in winning on a third consecutive attempt.
Dalglish praises debut duo as Liverpool wins friendly thriller
2011-07-14 14:16:34
English Premier League giants Liverpool edged China's second class side Guangdong 4-3 in the friendly on Wednesday night and the Reds' two new comers Charlie Adam and Conor Coady made impressive debut.
Yi Jianlian joins national team to play Stankovic Cup
2011-07-14 11:01:34
Washington Wizards' Yi Jianlian will join his national team to participate in the 2011 Stankovic Continental Cup held in China's Haining and Guangzhou respectively from August 1 to 9.
DPRK hopes to co-host winter Games, ROK rules out
2011-07-14 10:43:51
An Olympic official from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Wednesday the country would like to co-host the 2018 Winter Olympics with South Korea.