The week that was
2011-07-24 06:05:17
China's Chen wins second diving gold at worlds
2011-07-22 10:34:15
China's Chen Ruolin won the women's 10 metres platform diving title at the world championships on Thursday after compatriot and close rival Hu Yudan's nerves got the better of her.
Bolt does not expect to lower world record
2011-07-22 10:19:37
Usain Bolt does not expect to lower his 100 metres world record of 9.58 seconds at the upcoming world championships.
'Killing Zone' for London 2012
2011-07-22 10:17:55
For Sebastian Coe, London 2012 has entered the 'Killing Zone', a crucial stretch that will determine whether the Games meet the Olympic gold standard.
Marion Jones released by women's team
2011-07-22 09:37:50
Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones has been released by the Tulsa Shock, putting her Women's National Basketball Association career in jeopardy.
Russian 'synchro queen' wins third gold in Shanghai
2011-07-21 11:26:30
Russia's Natalia Ishchenko proved unstoppable again in women's synchronised swimming, winning her third title at the Shanghai world championships with victory in the solo free final on Wednesday.
End of the Ming dynasty
2011-07-21 07:50:38
It's final. In a news conference held in Shanghai and broadcast live in China on Wednesday, Yao Ming announced his retirement from basketball, staging an emotional end to a glorious career.
Ciao, Yao!
2011-07-21 07:52:07
Chinese basketball icon leaves the game and a huge legacy after a landmark career with the Houston Rockets in the NBA.
Love for star will never die
2011-07-21 07:52:07
Though regretting Yao Ming's decision to retire, Chinese fans across America are adamant they will continue their support for the all-star center.
Yao phenomenon
2011-07-21 08:04:50
A massive chasm opened up in the Chinese basketball world on Wednesday, and it could take a long time to fill - depending on who you speak to.
How do you gauge impact of a giant?
2011-07-21 08:04:50
At 2.26 meters, or as we old folk like to say - 7 foot, 5 inches, Yao Ming must have some trouble getting through most doors; but he sure as heck opened up a lot for the National Basketball Association (NBA).
