Li Na's homecoming celebration in Beijing
2011-07-06 10:47:38
Li Na of China presents balls to her fans at a celebration organized by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) at Sanlitun SOHO in Beijing.
British police test security for London Olympics
2011-07-06 12:22:02
British police have begun a yearlong program of Olympic security tests, conducting sweeping searches of London 2012 venues and practicing defensive counterterrorism tactics and lockdown techniques.
IOC seeks government help to fight doping, betting
2011-07-06 10:21:08
The sports world needs help from governments to crack down on doping, cheating and illegal betting, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said on Tuesday.
Germany, France into quarterfinals at World Cup
2011-07-06 13:28:39
Germany and England proved that timing is key at the women's World Cup.
IOC showing the way for future FIFA votes: Beckenbauer
2011-07-06 10:00:28
The International Olympic Committee's way of picking Games hosts has shown FIFA the way forward in cleaning up World Cup votes, Germany soccer great Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday.
A changing game for soccer in China
2011-07-06 08:26:15
Former China soccer captain Hao Haidong was one of millions of children who were encouraged to play the sport by their families. As a child he could never have imagined that one day the game, that brought him fame and glory, would become a taboo subject in his homeland.
Former Olympic champion dies at 41
2011-07-06 09:25:51
Former Olympic cross-country skiing champion Mika Myllyla was found dead in his apartment on Tuesday, Finnish media reports said.
Equestrian event poses first test for 2012 organisers
2011-07-05 17:29:49
One of the London 2012 organising committee's most challenging venues was given its first dry run on Monday when the controversial equestrian arena in historic Greenwich Park hosted 40 of world's top riders.
Model vows to 'pose nude if Paraguay wins Copa'
2011-07-05 17:00:14
Paraguayan players and fans will be keener than ever to bag the Copa America title after model Larissa Riquelme promised to 'pose nude' if the team manages to triumph.
Chile beats Mexico 2-1 on second-half goals
2011-07-05 13:25:14
Esteban Paredes and Arturo Vidal scored second-half goals as Chile rallied to beat Mexico 2-1 on Monday in a Group C match in the Copa America.
Man City sign defender Clichy from Arsenal
2011-07-05 11:11:30
Manchester City signed France left back Gael Clichy from Premier League rivals Arsenal on Monday in a deal British media reported to be worth around 7 million pounds ($11.2 million).
Thousands give Wimbledon king Djokovic hero's welcome
2011-07-05 10:27:55
Some 100,000 Serbian tennis fans gave Novak Djokovic a royal reception in central Belgrade on Monday after the 24-year-old arrived home to celebrate winning his first Wimbledon title.
