Maradona's mother dies at 81

2011-11-20 13:28:43

The Argentine football star Diego Armando Maradona's mother died at the age of 81 Saturday night in the Los Arcos clinic of Buenos Aires.

Olympic weightlifting champion banned for doping problem

2011-11-18 15:41:18

Beijing Olympic weightlifting champion Liao Hui has been banned by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) due to doping problem till September 30, 2014.

Olympic weightlifting champion banned for doping problem

2011-11-18 15:41:18

Beijing Olympic weightlifting champion Liao Hui has been banned by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) due to doping problem till September 30, 2014.

Klose closes on record as Germans crush Dutch

2011-11-16 09:18:44

Miroslav Klose chalked up his 63rd international goal as Germany trounced Netherlands 3-0 in a friendly on Tuesday involving two of the favourites for next year's European Championship finals.

That's why Lampard is the captain

2011-11-14 07:57:12

LONDON - England captain Frank Lampard hailed his match-winning display against world and European champions Spain as one of the greatest moments of his career.

'Thorpedo' bombs again in Tokyo

2011-11-13 19:09:30

Ian Thorpe flopped again in his comeback to competitive swimming by placing 26th in heats for the 100 metres butterfly at a World Cup meet in Tokyo on Sunday.

Hot and not in China sports (Nov 5-11)

2011-11-11 11:09:12

In the world of sports, athletes, without exception, go through up and downs, on and beyond the court. While some excel at their field, receiving a standing ovation from the fans, others fail to meet expectations.

Scandal may claim Paterno

2011-11-10 07:59:19

Coach Joe Paterno is fighting for his job amid "eroding" support from Penn State's board of trustees.

'The world has lost a great champion'

2011-11-10 07:59:19

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, the epic rival to fellow boxing legend Muhammad Ali, was mourned on Tuesday in US boxing mecca Las Vegas by fighters he helped inspire.

Scott says he won't be firing Williams

2011-11-10 07:59:19

Adam Scott defended his decision to stick with outspoken caddie Steve Williams.

'Thorpedo' bombs again in Beijing

2011-11-10 07:59:19

Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe is still struggling in his comeback to the pool after a five-year rest, this time failing to qualify for the men's 100m butterfly final on Wednesday morning.

Liu's fourth, but 'it's just a test'

2011-11-10 07:59:19

China's butterfly queen, Liu Zige, struggled in her strongest event, the women's 200m, finishing fourth at the FINA World Cup on Wednesday.