Messi fires Barca to dramatic Super Cup win
2011-08-18 11:05:45
Majestic Lionel Messi volleyed a late winner as Barcelona beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in a fiery Spanish Super Cup second leg to secure a 5-4 aggregate victory after the match ended with a mass brawl that saw three players sent off.
Time for Indians to show some fight
2011-08-18 08:15:30
Having secured top spot in the ICC's rankings of Test-playing nations, England's cricketers must now live up to that billing. The first step in maintaining that position will come at the Oval as the south London venue hosts the final Test of the summer.
Wenger risks UEFA wrath
2011-08-18 08:15:30
Arsene Wenger could be in trouble with UEFA after repeatedly communicating with the Arsenal bench during his side's 1-0 win over Udinese in the Champions League playoff first leg.
Dutchman takes over China's U-19 soccer team
2011-08-18 08:15:30
Dutchman Jan Olde Riekerink was appointed head coach of China's Under-19 national team when he signed a five-year contract with the Chinese Football Association (CFA) in Beijing on Wednesday.
Skating team manager stays as China's sport official
2011-08-17 15:44:39
Wang Chunlu, who just stepped down late on Monday as China's short track speed skating team manager, has been confirmed Tuesday by authorities to stay as an official of the ruling body.
Special day for Fabregas as he rejoins Barca
2011-08-16 11:25:48
An excited Cesc Fabregas was preparing for the "greatest challenge of my life" after completing his move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Monday.
Team manager leaves speed skating squad after brawl
2011-08-16 10:58:20
Chinese skating team manager Wang Chunlu, a former Olympic bronze medallist, has been transferred from the position after an internal brawl with four-time Winter Olympic champion Wang Meng.
Lin wins as China back on track at worlds
2011-08-11 06:12:02
The Chinese team, winner of all five titles a year ago, had earlier steadied the boat on day two after Monday's shock defeat of fifth seeded Chen Long by Guatemala's Kevin Cordon.
Olympic test events go ahead amid London riots
2011-08-10 15:20:38
As London reeled from three days of rioting and looting, 1012 Olympic organizers sought to maintain a business-as-usual attitude Tuesday.
Universiade swimmers have chance to qualify for London
2011-08-10 11:53:48
Swimmers of 26th World University Games may slice a quota in the London Olympic Games next year.
China tastes first win at Stankovic Cup
2011-08-10 10:26:36
China eventually savored its first victory at the Stankovic Cup this year, beating Angola 64-54 in the Guangzhou leg on Tuesday to finish its Cup journey in the third place.
Rioting forces England to call off friendly
2011-08-10 06:35:28
England on Tuesday called off their international soccer friendly against Netherlands at Wembley on Wednesday.