Podium finishes boost star hurdler's growing confidence

2011-02-15 07:52:49

BEIJING - After finishing third in two recent meets in Germany, China's former Olympic champion hurdler, Liu Xiang, believes he is on pace to return to the top of his sport after recovering from a serious foot injury.

Rondo's triple-double helps Celtics top the Heat 85-82

2011-02-15 07:52:49

Miami still searching for a way to get the better of gritty Boston

Stojakovic on target, Mavs beat Rockets

2011-02-14 07:42:43

Peja Stojakovic is settling in with his new team, adding a valuable dimension to the Dallas Mavericks' offense.

Sprained toe sidelines Stoudemire

2011-02-14 07:42:43

All-star forward Amare Stoudemire sat out the New York Knicks' 105-95 NBA victory at New Jersey on Saturday with a sprained right big toe.

'Superman' and Magic too much for Lakers to handle

2011-02-14 11:07:54

The Orlando Magic humbled the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with an 89-75 triumph on Sunday for their first victory against a team with a winning record in over a month.

Gillies gets a 9-game ban, Islanders fined

2011-02-14 07:42:43

NEW YORK - The NHL suspended New York Islanders forwards Trevor Gillies for nine games, Matt Martin for four and handed the club a $100,000 fine late on Saturday night for their actions in a fight-filled win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Fernandes says he rejected Lotus offer

2011-02-14 07:42:43

KUALA LUMPUR - Aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes said on Friday he had rejected a six million pound ($9.7 million) offer to settle the Lotus naming dispute that has embroiled two Formula One teams.

Allen sets new NBA record

2011-02-12 07:40:09

All-star moves past Pacer great Miller to top the 3-pointer list with his 2,561st basket beyond the arc

Cavaliers end woeful streak with win over Clippers

2011-02-12 14:49:58

The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their 26-game losing streak with a 126-119 overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers to the delight of a raucous home crowd on Friday.

Australian cyclist Renshaw wins Tour of Qatar

2011-02-12 12:24:31

Australian cyclist Mark Renshaw won the Tour of Qatar for his first career road title on Friday.

Another 'comeback' for Jordan

2011-02-12 07:40:09

Michael Jordan, showing flashes of the skills that made him a six-time NBA champion, worked out with the team he owns, the Charlotte Bobcats, in a practice session on Thursday.

Liu Xiang is third on European return

2011-02-12 06:58:44

China's former Olympic champion and world 110m hurdles record holder Liu Xiang raced into third in the 60m hurdles on Friday at the Dusseldorf indoor meet, his first European appearance in three years.