Diving champ marries pop singer

Former world diving champion Tian Liang married his girlfriend, singer Ye Yiqian, in his hometown of Xi'an in Shaanxi Province yesterday.

Jiang snags 1st gold at Invitational

Jiang Yuyuan would go crazy if what happened yesterday can repeat at next year's Olympic Games.

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Chinese curling attracts younger crowd

As a sport requiring stability, focus and calm, curling seems to be suited for a more mature crowd. But in China, it's a group of youngsters who have their eyes set on the 2010 Olympics.

CBA struggling to find TV audience

Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) clubs will have to guarantee their television coverage before being allowed into next season's league, officials said yesterday.

Bucks better than Rockets?

We spend a lot of time in this space focusing on the exploits of individuals. But lost in our scrutiny of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are the ultimately more important performances of their respective teams. After all, teams win championships, and while individuals are part of what makes the NBA irresistible, the teams are what matter most.

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Badminton dominance dwindling

China's domination in badminton has suddenly been called into question after its best shuttlers suffered a string of losses during the recent IBF Super Series China Open, leaving many concerned about China's prospects for next year's Beijing Olympic Games.

Olympic test event to attract big names

World gymnastics champions will have an opportunity in the coming days to test the venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, as the Gymnastics International Invitational Tournament will be held from today until next Monday at the National Indoor Stadium, the home of the gymnastics competitions for the Beijing Games.