Year-ender: World's top sports news in 2011

2011-12-29 06:45:01

The world's top sports news in 2011 selected by Xinhua News Agency.

Court orders FIFA to release ISL documents

2011-12-28 15:44:45

FIFA has been ordered by the Supreme Court of the Canton of Zug to release documents relating to the collapse of its former marketing partner ISL.

Knicks beat Celtics as season gets under way

2011-12-28 10:09:10

The National Basketball Association (NBA) season belatedly got underway on Christmas Day, with the New York Knicks wrapping up a 106-104 victory over the Boston Celtics.

China wins women's chess champion worlds

2011-12-28 06:51:00

China beat India 2.5-1.5 in the last round of the 2011 World Women Chess Team Championship (WWTC).

Players shine as NBA makes Christmas return

2011-12-26 13:31:44

Stars all shined as the NBA tipped off in style on Christmas Day with some sparkling action putting aside memories of the five month long lockout.

Messi named 'Champion of the Champions 2011'

2011-12-26 10:05:52

Messi was elected "Champion of the Champions 2011" by French daily sports newspaper L'Equipe on Dec 24.

Arsenal my only choice if I leave Barca: Fabregas

2011-12-26 09:33:31

Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas said Sunday that he hopes to finish his career with Barca.

Cruz, Bradshaw lead Giants past Jets

2011-12-26 07:59:32

Men in blue claim bragging rights in the Big Apple with 29-14 victory.

Ferguson wary of capital threat in title race

2011-12-26 07:59:32

Sir Alex Ferguson has refused to write off a challenge from London at the top of the Premier League in 2012 despite the dominance of Manchester's rival pacesetters.

Chelsea not taking wounded Fulham lightly

2011-12-26 07:59:32

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has warned his team-mates against complacency as they prepare to face a shellshocked Fulham side in a Boxing Day derby on Monday.

All eyes on Suarez, Kean

2011-12-26 07:59:32

Kenny Dalglish has leapt to the defense of Blackburn manager Steve Kean as Liverpool's Luis Suarez prepares for his first Anfield game since receiving an eight-match ban from the Football Association.

Simeone confirmed as new Atletico Madrid coach

2011-12-24 14:21:11

Atletico Madrid this Friday confirmed Diego Simeone as the new coach of the BBVA Primera Liga club.