China to join pro football wars

2014-10-31 07:02:51

Maybe someday they'll talk about a championship game on the frozen tundra of Bird's Nest field. But for now, professional football in China will be played indoors.

Rockets ruins Lakers' opener in 108-90 rout

2014-10-29 14:34:35

In Los Angeles, the Houston Rockets gave the Lakers a nightmare start to the season in a 108-90 rout that saw Los Angeles lose their top draft pick Julius Randle to what is reportedly a broken right leg.

World Cup 2018 to be top level: Putin

2014-10-29 09:51:56

Russia will carry out all preparations for the World Cup 2018 on time and at the top level, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

Ronaldo leads Madrid's 3-1 comeback over Barcelona

2014-10-26 07:05:08

Cristiano Ronaldo scored to spark Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback win over Barcelona in a thrilling "clasico" match Saturday that handed the visitors their first loss of the Spanish league season.

World Cup bid findings to be released in November

2014-10-17 21:06:27

FIFA's ethics chairman will release his findings into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests next month, without making the investigation report public.

Record-breaker Messi defines Barca's golden era

2014-10-17 21:04:12

Lionel Messi may lack a World Cup for Argentina but his 10 years with Barcelona have seen him rewrite the history books and become symbolic with the club's golden era.

NBA star dishes on 2008 Olympics and Yao Ming

2014-10-15 09:46:50

Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams talks about his growing love for China, its fans and his friendly rivalry with its greatest player.

China wins second place in FIVB Women's Worlds

2014-10-13 09:50:45

China's team celebrates at the end of the Volleyball Women's World Championship's final match against United States in Milan, Italy, Oct 12, 2014. China secured second place.

Kings, Nets play in Shanghai

2014-10-13 06:56:39

As part of the NBA's global outreach efforts, five teams have been tagged for this year's installment of the league's Global Games initiative.

Argentina, Brazil soccer teams dazzle Beijing

2014-10-13 05:57:23

Boasting a heavyweight clash between Brazil and Argentina, the 2014 Americas' Superclasico held in Beijing has ignited sensational soccer zeal in the Chinese capital while cementing Latin American soccer's popularity in China.

Brazil beats Argentina in intl friendly at Bird's Nest

2014-10-12 04:46:25

Brazi beats Argentina 2-0 in an international friendly held in Beijing on Saturday.

Qatari sprinter breaks men's 100m Asian record

2014-09-29 22:37:17

Qatari sprinter spoiled the party of Japan and China squaring off at the men's 100m final with strong performance, but the showstopper was welcomed by his East Asian counterparts for raising the bar of the sprint event completion.