Coach's main goal for team is Olympic gold

2012-04-27 14:24:02

Liu Guoliang, head coach of China's men's national table tennis team, told the media that the main goal at the London Olympics was to get gold medals, April 26, 2012.

Atlanta defeats Dallas in 1st round of playoffs

2012-04-27 13:31:04

In Atlanta, the hosts clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs by beating defending champ Dallas.

British athletes to test out Olympic track

2012-04-27 10:53:18

London's Olympic Stadium will open to the public next week with several British medal hopefuls.

Program announced for London Cultural Olympiad

2012-04-27 10:38:22

Program for the London 2012 Festival to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games was announced on Thursday.

Britain unveils Olympics culture program

2012-04-27 10:34:44

The final line-up for the London 2012 festival was announced, with around 12,000 events happening across Britain.

Bolt may be foiled by London weather

2012-04-27 09:50:51

Britain's cool, damp weather is likely to cost triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt the opportunity to break his 100 metres world record.

London Olympics' green efforts evident

2012-04-27 09:39:40

London Olympics' green efforts were showed to UN officials and journalists on Thursday, which was commented as "already evident" by Achim Steiner, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Marbury refuels in New York

2012-04-27 07:39:00

Beijing Ducks star gets some family time in NY, but is still happy to return to his new home.

Crime, disorder are main Olympic risks

2012-04-26 11:31:54

Crime and disorder similar to Britain's 2011 summer riots are the most likely serious threats to the London Olympics.

Bayern join Chelsea in Champions League final

2012-04-26 06:42:34

Bayern Munich ended Real Madrid's bid for a 10th European crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties.

Ryan Day takes slender lead against Ding at snooker worlds

2012-04-25 14:59:35

China's top snooker player Ding Junhui delivered a break of 100 but still trailed Ryan Day 5-4 temporarily in the first round of the 2012 world championship on Tuesday.

Chelsea dump out holders Barca to reach final

2012-04-25 10:17:32

An heroic Chelsea survived the dismissal of captain John Terry to eliminate holders Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate and clinch a place in the Champions League final.