Marine culture and the Olympic spirit
2011-08-19 07:59:55
When the city of Qingdao held the Olympic sailing event in 2008, it showed the world a spectacular side of itself, and it now wants to maintain that Olympic city image by becoming the Capital of Sailing, the mayor has said.
Commuters fear strain on trains
2011-08-17 07:56:23
Faulty signals and crowded carriages are just part of the daily grind for London commuter Nick Maggs, even on a good day; this time next year, things could only get worse, he fears. Maggs, who travels by train and the underground to his job in the financial district, despairs for sports fans hoping to get to events at the 2012 Summer Olympics on London's busy transport network.
London Sponsors Happy with Olympic Preparations
2011-08-17 07:56:23
Sponsors of the London 2012 Olympics have welcomed the strong progress being made in preparations for the Games.
Bolt leads Jamaican team at the worlds
2011-08-17 07:56:23
Reigning double world champion Usain Bolt heads Jamaica's team for the 2011 athletics World Championships.
Barca got Fabregas on the cheap, says Wenger
2011-08-17 07:56:23
Arsenal manager now has money to spend, but he is in no rush
Twins' Thome the eighth player to hit 600th career homer
2011-08-17 07:56:23
DETROIT, Michigan - Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome became the eighth Major League Baseball player to hit 600 home runs on Monday, belting two in a 9-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Chelsea's Mikel pleads for safe return of abducted dad
2011-08-17 07:56:23
LONDON - Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel appealed to kidnappers on Monday for the safe return of his father after he was abducted in Nigeria last week.
China reach last eight after scoreless stalemate
2011-08-17 11:33:57
China will face the strong Japanese team in the knockouts of the Universiade men's football game after tying with South Korea.
Police seek to question Kobe over altercation
2011-08-17 11:06:22
Police said on Tuesday they were seeking to interview Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant over allegations he sprained the wrist of a man possibly trying to take his picture at a San Diego church.
From hospital to top podium - in 24 hours
2011-08-17 09:25:04
She got injured, she came back from hospital, and she won a gold medal. All in 24 hours.
South Korean gymnast safe after injury at Universiade
2011-08-16 17:29:27
South Korean gymnast Jo Hyun-joo, who suffered an injury during the women's all-around final, has been freed from hospital, a spokesperson of the World University Games said on Monday.
