Maradona announces 'mourning is over'

2011-01-19 10:17:05

Diego Maradona says he is finally over his long mourning period following his removal as Argentina's national team coach and is ready to move on.

Punk-styled Liu Xiang shocks Chinese fans

2011-01-17 21:42:27

Star Hurdler Liu Xiang appeared dressed in punk style at the CCTV Outstanding Athletes Award Ceremony in Beijing on Sunday.

Lin Dan, Wang Meng Sports Personality of the Year

2011-01-17 10:49:57

Badminton player Lin Dan and Winter Olympic champion Wang Meng won the best male and female Athlete of the Year honors at the 2010 CCTV sports personality awarding ceremony on Sunday.

Lin Dan, Wang Meng Sports Personality of the Year

2011-01-17 10:49:57

Badminton player Lin Dan and Winter Olympic champion Wang Meng won the best male and female Athlete of the Year honors at the 2010 CCTV sports personality awarding ceremony on Sunday.

Ding, Fu set up Chinese derby in Snooker Masters final

2011-01-16 15:12:19

Chinese talented cueman Ding Junhui saw off Jamie Cope 6-3 on Saturday to set up a Chinese derby with Marco Fu from Hong Kong in the final at the Snooker Masters.

Messi celebrates Ballon d'Or with hat-trick

2011-01-14 08:01:39

Lionel Messi celebrated a second successive World Player of the Year award with a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed second division Real Betis 5-0 in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

Hurdler Liu ready to be back on world stage

2011-01-13 08:10:29

Although his foot has not fully recovered, China's star hurdler, Liu Xiang, is aiming to soar on the international stage this year.

Hurdler Liu ready to be back on world stage

2011-01-13 08:10:29

Although his foot has not fully recovered, China's star hurdler, Liu Xiang, is aiming to soar on the international stage this year.

O'Sullivan suffers first round exit at Snooker Masters

2011-01-12 15:29:57

Three-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffered first round exit at the Snooker Masters as he was beaten by Mark Allen 6-4 at Wembley Arena on Tuesday.

Messi the surprise winner

2011-01-12 08:00:34

Argentinian Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the second successive year on Monday beating his more favored Barcelona teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi.

Marta has 5 FIFA player awards, but no club in US

2011-01-12 08:00:03

Superstar forward Marta is the five-time women's world player of the year without a club to call her own.

Mourinho puts himself among Portugal's greats

2011-01-12 08:00:03

Jose Mourinho put himself on the same pedestal as revered Portuguese compatriots Eusebio, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo after becoming the first winner of the Coach of the Year award on Monday.