China
China powers into Thomas and Uber Cup quarters
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Seedorf, Drogba news push up Chinese soccer craze
The guessing game for which famous soccer star will be the next to land in China went hotly on as more big names were linked to the Chinese soccer.
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Guangzhou gets a sweet taste of NBA 'jam'
The Guangzhou International Sports Arena almost felt like the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
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Anelka threatens to leave Shenhua
French striker Nicolas Anelka has threatened to leave Shanghai Shenhua, a state-backed newspaper said on Monday, in a sign relations with the Chinese club may have soured.
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Fencers get aggressive
Without the burden of set goals, China's fencers will aim to show off their new, aggressive style at the London Olympics.
Other Sports
James and Wade on fire as Heat scorch Pacers
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Ankle injury rules Chong Wei out of Thomas Cup
World number one Lee Chong Wei limped off in tears after suffering a serious ankle injury during a Thomas Cup match on Tuesday.
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Drogba to leave Chelsea at the end of June
Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of June, the Premier League club said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Cities vying for 2020 Games try to avoid IOC axe
The race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics reaches the first hurdle on Wednesday with five cities trying to avoid being dropped from the bidding marathon by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Bolt eyes 9.7s at 100m in Ostrava
Olympic champion Usain Bolt hopes to clock 9.7 seconds in the 100 metres at the Golden Spike meeting in the Czech Republic on Friday as he continues his preparations for the London Games.
Poverty relief poorly directed
Financial support does not always reach the most deserving.
Safer and better water access
New standards for drinking water will come into force in China on July 1, but concerns remain.
Visualizing the future
China's special effects industry is catching up to the global box office.
Drogba, UK royal family highlight at torch relay
Former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips carried the Olympic torch on horseback across the storied Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, as thousands of screaming fans watched her light the Olympic cauldron.
China stamps a berth in U Cup semis
Chinese world No 1 Wang Yihan sweat it out to take Karin Schnaase but China ironed Germany 3-0 in Uber Cup quarterfinals here on Wednesday.
IOC, USOC near agreement
International and US Olympic leaders are close to finalizing a deal to settle the long-running financial dispute that has soured relations and undermined recent American bids for the games, a senior official said Tuesday.
Tennis
Uniqlo signs Djokovic as looks to expand abroad
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Clay king reigns in Rome
Nadal claims sixth Italian Open title with emphatic win over world No 1 Djokovic, AFP reports
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Nishikori pulls out of French Open
World number 18 Kei Nishikori has pulled out of the French Open because of a stomach injury, the Japanese said on Tuesday.
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Nadal beats Djokovic to regain Rome title
Rafa Nadal enjoyed the perfect fillip ahead of his French Open defence by downing world number one Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-3 in the delayed Rome Masters final on Monday.
Golf
A place to grow pros
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Kuchar holds steady to clinch Players title
American Matt Kuchar won the Players Championship on Sunday by two shots to secure the biggest win of his career and a $1.71 million pay check.
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Tiger calls for penalty strokes for slow play
Tiger Woods has called on the PGA Tour to punish slow play with penalty strokes rather than the current practice of handing out undisclosed fines.
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Nanshan Masters helps expand golf map
Although the Nanshan China Masters was only established last year, great hopes have been pinned on it becoming one of the major events on the OneAsia tour.
Stars
Uniqlo signs Djokovic as looks to expand abroad
Fast Retailing's Uniqlo has signed tennis star Novak Djokovic to a five-year contract in an attempt to increase its brand appeal among European and US-based shoppers.