SEA 2015 Games to feature 36 sports
2014-03-20 15:45:24
Weightlifting and karate are out while petanque, boxing and equestrian are in, with floorball making its debut as a full medal sport for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games which is held June 5-16 in Singapore.
Olympic hurdler shares plans to break world record
2014-03-13 21:15:04
US Olympic champion hurdler Aries Merritt said he hopes to break his own world record at the Beijing World Championships next year, while speaking at a sponsor promotional event in Beijing on Thursday.
Son unseats father to win Alaska's dog sled race
2014-03-12 10:59:27
Dallas Seavey won his second Iditarod sled-dog race in three years on Tuesday, unseating his father, Mitch, as defending champion while breaking the race's three-year-old record.
Schumacher still 'in the wake-up phase,' rep says
2014-03-07 20:49:36
Michael Schumacher's spokeswoman says he is "still in the wake-up phase" and that his medical situation is unchanged.
Birmingham FC boss Carson Yeung jailed for 6 years
2014-03-07 18:54:59
Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung was sentenced to six years in jail on Friday for money laundering in a high-profile case that law enforcement officials hailed as an important victory to combat money laundering in the global financial hub.
Guangzhou R&F hoping for boost from new players
2014-03-03 21:23:24
Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F has made a hefty investment during the winter transfer period, as part of efforts to boost its competitiveness in both the domestic and Asian competitions in the coming season, a club manager said.
Shanghai 8K running event to be held on April 13
2014-03-03 18:57:47
An annual community running event called "Puma Jinqiao 8K" will be held in Jinqiao Biyun in Shanghai's Pudong New Area on April 13 for both locals and expats.
AFC champions sign coach to 3 more years
2014-02-28 20:35:59
The defending AFC Champions League champion, Guangzhou Evergrande, announced a renewal of contract with World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi on Friday, the club said.
NBA China, LeTV announce multi-year partnership
2014-02-28 14:47:22
NBA China and LeTV on Thursday announced a new partnership that will make LeTV an "Official Smart TV and Over-The-Top (OTT) Broadcast Partner" of NBA China, providing fans with NBA content on these platforms.
Nadal, Ronaldo sign Brazil marketing deal
2014-02-28 10:56:19
Tennis world No 1 Rafael Nadal has signed a deal with the sports marketing agency owned by Brazilian football legend Ronaldo.
Perrin to head China's soccer team
2014-02-26 15:40:44
Former Lyon coach Alain Perrin is slated to become the new head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, sources said on Tuesday.
Greek misery for United as Olympiakos win 2-0
2014-02-26 07:49:15
Olympiakos Piraeus made it fifth time lucky on Tuesday, sweeping past an abject Manchester United team 2-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.