Djokovic destroys Murray in Melbourne final

2011-01-30 20:04:13

Third seed Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray 6-4 6-2 6-3 to win his second Australian Open on Sunday, prolonging Britain's 75-year wait for a male grand slam singles champion.

Celtics prevail over Lakers in rematch of last year's finals

2011-01-31 10:30:16

The Boston Celtics gained a measure of revenge from last season's disheartening NBA Finals by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 109-96 on Sunday.

Kim breaks Chinese hearts

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Belgium's Kim Clijsters beat Li Na 2-1, dashing Chinese hopes of a first ever Grand Slam win.
Li's star is still rising  
Tennis community bubbling with enthusiasm

Li's star is still rising

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Watching her lose to the more experienced Kim Clijsters in three sets in the Australian Open final was a huge disappointment to me, and the hundreds of millions of Chinese who urged her on in front of their TVs at the weekend.

Tennis community bubbling with enthusiasm

2011-01-30 08:11:01

Although Li Na was foiled in her attempt to land China's first-ever Grand Slam title, the impact of her success at the Australian Open is enormous and is expected to give tennis in China a huge boost.

Clijsters beats Li to win Australian open

2011-01-30 08:17:54

Li Na of China poses with her trophy after her women's singles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne Jan 29, 2011. As the first Asian player to enter a Grand Slam final, Li won the second place in the match.

Li Na's feat will aid Asia's bid for "fifth slam"

2011-01-28 15:29:16

Li Na's spectacular progress to the final of the Australian Open will boost the continent's bid to host a "fifth grand slam", the Asian Tennis Federation's chief told Reuters on Friday.

Liverpool rejects bid for Torres

2011-01-28 09:13:50

Liverpool has rejected a bid from English Premier League rival Chelsea for striker Fernando Torres ahead of the January transfer window closing on Monday.

Chinese fan's video plea for Arsenal trial

2011-01-28 14:38:22

One Chinese fan's enthusiasm for football has not been dampened by the men's national team who failed redemption at the latest Asian Cup.

James, Wade team up for All-Stars

2011-01-28 11:27:28

LeBron James and his Miami Heat team mate Dwyane Wade were both picked for the NBA All-Stars on Thursday.

Ferrer ends Nadal's Slam bid in upset

2011-01-27 07:12:33

MELBOURNE - Injury-hit world No 1 Rafael Nadal was sensationally dumped from the Australian Open quarterfinals 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 by Spanish compatriot David Ferrer on Wednesday.

Berbatov salutes gritty United

2011-01-27 07:12:33

Goal king scores brace to help team come from behind to beat Blackpool