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Fiery temper putting Li in media hot seat

2013-08-24 08:15

China's fiery tennis superstar Li Na heads into US Open eyeing a second Grand Slam crown but with questions over her temperament mounting in Chinese media after two furious outbursts. Rejuvenated Nadal, Djokovic target Murray's US crown

CBA to push reform, nurture younger players

2013-08-23 21:07

The Chinese Basketball Association said it will push professional reform of the CBA league while strengthening its cultivation of youth players, at a media briefing on Friday after reviewing the national team's humiliating FIBA Asian Championship campaign.

Murray, Djokovic could meet in US Open semis

2013-08-23 13:38

US Open champion Andy Murray faces the mouthwatering prospect of meeting top seed Novak Djokovic in this year's semifinals after the draw for the season's final Grand Slam was announced on Thursday.

Iron Mike's second act

2013-08-23 10:20

Boxing's once and forever Man of the Ear and the youngest heavyweight champ in history has recast himself as a promoter and raconteur. Tyson's weibo wobble 'Baddest Man' back to being a nice guy

Heyward hit by pitch, breaks jaw

2013-08-23 09:28

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks with a broken jaw after being hit by a pitch from Mets starter Jon Niese in New York on Wednesday.

Jamaica faces testing times

2013-08-23 09:28

The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday that Jamaican officials need to respond soon to accusations from a former insider who alleges drug-testing procedures are lax.

Sharapova to become Sugarpova for brand promotion

2013-08-23 08:04

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova planned to change her last name into Sugarpova temporarily to promote her candy brand, foreign media reported Tuesday.

Tejada not linked to scandal: MLB

2013-08-23 07:51

Miguel Tejada, the Kansas City Royals infielder suspended for 105 games last week after testing positive for amphetamines, was not involved in the Biogenesis doping scandal.

Tyson's weibo wobble

2013-08-23 07:51

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is keen to up his profile in China, but is struggling to grasp the country's sardonic sense of humor, judging by his online weibo debut this week.

'Baddest Man on the Planet' is back to being a nice guy

2013-08-23 07:51

The first time I met Mike Tyson was outside the VIP lounge at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, in the fall of 1988. 

Injured Sharapova out of US Open

2013-08-22 16:08

Russian top tennis player Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the US Open tournament due to shoulder injury, the organizers said Thursday.

Tim Duncan gets divorced, officially

2013-08-22 10:20

A judge granted the divorce between San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan and his wife in a district court in Texas, marking the end of their 12-year-old union.

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