Japan sets new benchmark for Asia
2011-07-19 10:34:18
It was case of "anything you can do, I can do better" for Japan's women footballers as they defied the odds to lift the World Cup.
Man City to sell Tevez to Corinthians
2011-07-19 10:26:34
Carlos Tevez appears set to return to Brazilian club Corinthians after five years in England.
Armstrong goes to court over US doping probe leaks
2011-07-19 09:49:38
The legal team for cycling superstar Lance Armstrong, who is under federal investigation for doping, has asked a US judge to probe apparent leaks of secret grand jury proceedings examining the sport.
Inter to keep 2006 scudetto
2011-07-19 09:38:20
Inter Milan were confirmed as 2006 Serie A champions on Monday.
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.
Begging gymnast gets new grip on life
2011-07-18 07:50:18
Discovered begging in a Beijing subway station, Zhang Shangwu - a former champion gymnast turned thief - has been offered a wide choice of jobs and help, thanks to two days of extensive media coverage.
Beckham baby debuts on Facebook
2011-07-18 08:21:19
David Beckham took to Facebook on Sunday to introduce to the world his new baby daughter, Harper Seven Beckham, the latest addition to his growing brood.
Japan beat US on penalties to win World Cup
2011-07-18 06:25:26
Japan became the first Asian nation to win the Women's World Cup on Sunday, beating the United States in a penalty shootout after both sides were level at 2-2 after extra time.
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.
Yi Jianlian will 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.
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.
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.
