Russian city Samara awards World Cup contract
2013-01-12 04:11:37
Russian city of Samara chose a local firm to design a sports arena for the 2018 World Cup.
Two dead, seven injured in Dakar Rally accident
2013-01-11 16:44:36
A deadly accident killed Thursday two people and injured seven during a Dakar Rally race as a race support vehicle collided with a taxi near the border between Chile and Peru.
DPRK footballer Jong Tae-se transfers to K-League
2013-01-11 11:14:03
Jong Tae-se, who represented the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the 2010 World Cup, vowed on Thursday to help his new team win the K-League championship after he finalized his move to a South Korean club, the Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
CBA referee banned for 10 games
2013-01-11 00:08:13
The most severe punishment on a Chinese CBA referee came on Thursday when Wu Minhua was banned for 10 games after his wrong decision caused a sideline fracas which saw a CBA game interrupted for nine minutes on Wednesday.
Manchester United sign sponsorship with Indonesia's company
2013-01-09 16:29:34
The top English football club Manchester United (MU) announced a partnership cooperation with the Indonesia's leading tyre manufacturer PT Multistrada Arah Sarana Tbk.
Real, Barca players dominate all-star team
2013-01-09 14:34:44
The 2012 FIFA-FIFPro world all-star team announced Monday, as voted on by more than 50,000 players.
US launches study into youth sports concussions
2013-01-08 10:02:07
The US government launched on Monday a sweeping study of rising sports-related concussions among the youth, amid concerns that the injuries may have contributed to the suicides of professional football players.
Messi wins Player of the Year again
2013-01-08 03:59:03
Argentina's Lionel Messi, still only 25, was named the world's best player for an unprecedented fourth year running on Monday.
World's top 10 sports news in 2012
2013-01-07 15:47:35
The world's top sports news stories in 2012 selected by Xinhua News Agency.
2012 was truly a year to treasure
2013-01-02 01:31:31
When I reflect on 2012, I thank God that I have some really fond memories.
Hatton now seeking a Chinese star
2013-01-01 10:11:28
Former world champion Ricky Hatton says he hopes to find his successor in Asia, with the popular Briton homing in on the region in the hope of unearthing the next big thing in boxing.
China on a golden pond
2012-12-29 09:38:02
It's always tough to pick the best sportsman and sportswoman in an Olympics year with so many golden performances. However, this year's vote might be easier for the selection panel as Chinese swimmers made history-making breakthroughs at the London Olympics, where they bagged 10 medals (five gold) to finish second on the table while also showing the world they are power to be reckoned with.