'Best' Universiade comes to an end
2011-08-24 08:20:28
Praising the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen as the best ever, Claude-Louis Gallien, president of the International University Sports Federation, closed the games on Tuesday.
Weary Djokovic says he will be ready for US Open
2011-08-23 08:03:22
Novak Djokovic was paying the price for sustained excellence on Sunday, but after retiring injured from the Cincinnati Masters final the weary and aching world No 1 vowed to bounce back at the US Open.
Shanghai Masters to tee off in October
2011-08-23 08:03:22
The Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters will swing away with 30 of the world's top golfers competing for $5 million in prize money, between Oct 27-30.
Serbia beats Canada to defend basketball title
2011-08-23 14:38:46
The Serbian men's basketball team beat Canada 68-55 to defend its Universiade title on Monday night, bringing its home country the first gold medal in Shenzhen.
Japan outclass Britain to win soccer title
2011-08-23 13:06:07
Japan claimed the Universiade title for the fifth time after beating Great Britain 2-0 in the men's soccer final Monday night.
Barca bid to ease Real tensions after bust up
2011-08-23 10:58:39
European champions Barcelona have refrained from making an official complaint against Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho for last week's eye poking incident.
Mancini warns Arsenal over impending Nasri deal
2011-08-23 08:03:22
BOLTON, United Kingdom - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned Arsene Wenger that he might not sign Samir Nasri if the France midfielder plays in Arsenal's Champions League tie on Wednesday.
Young players give Chinese football a shot in the arm
2011-08-19 12:38:37
Team China ended their Universiade football dreams after losing 2-3 to Japan in the game's knockout stage at the Bao'an Stadium in Shenzhen Thursday night.
Stosur happy to be flying solo ahead of U.S. Open
2011-08-19 11:30:24
Australian Samantha Stosur has bucked the trend of on-court coaching and the world number 10 believes she benefits from managing matches on her own.
Grand slam winners go out
2011-08-19 10:46:44
Grand slam title holders Li Na and Petra Kvitova were knocked out of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday while Russia's Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva moved into the quarter-finals.
Crazy golf is a breeze for Oriol with borrowed clubs
2011-08-19 11:18:35
Unheralded Spaniard Pedro Oriol, using borrowed clubs after his were lost in transit, fired a five-under 67 to surge within one stroke of leader Peter Lawrie of Ireland after the Czech Open first round on Thursday.
Sailing Week: A display of hospitality
2011-08-19 07:59:55
The 3rd Qingdao International Sailing Week takes place Aug 20 to Sept 4 in Qingdao, Shandong province.
