Pistorius not guilty of murder but was negligent

2014-09-12 10:50:20

During his trial, Oscar Pistorius sometimes retched and sobbed. The double-amputee Olympian sobbed again on Thursday, this time in apparent relief as a judge said the evidence did not support a murder conviction for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Liu Xiang, wife at charity event

2014-09-11 18:57:58

Star hurdler Liu Xiang and his new wife Ge Tian have made their first public appearance after registering for marriage on Sept 8.

Star hurdler weds girlfriend

2014-09-10 05:03:16

Getting married suggests that star hurdler Liu Xiang is getting close to retirement, but his remaining popularity will help him transition into a decent post-athletic career, experts said.

Liu Xiang poised to retire, experts say

2014-09-10 05:03:16

Getting married suggests that star hurdler Liu Xiang is getting close to retirement, but his remaining popularity will help him transition into a decent post-athletic career, experts said.

103-year-old challenges world's fastest man

2014-08-29 09:28:02

Closing in on his 104th birthday, a twinkle-toed Japanese sprinter has thrown down the challenge to the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, telling him: "Let's rumble!"

China's Li Xuerui in spat with India's Nehwal

2014-08-29 07:06:24

Saina Nehwal, India's greatest woman badminton player, and China's Olympic champion Li Xuerui have become embroiled in a sharp exchange of words.

Miroslav Klose retires from German national team

2014-08-12 09:18:56

Miroslav Klose, the top scorer in World Cup history, has retired from Germany's national squad a month after the team won the title for the fourth time.

Pistorius lawyer: Athlete's anxiety led to killing

2014-08-08 20:55:43

Oscar Pistorius' lawyer slammed his hand onto a desk in courtroom to mimic the sound he says startled the disabled athlete and caused him to kill.

Neymar says back improving during Japan trip

2014-08-01 11:22:13

Brazil and Barcelona striker Neymar says he is almost back to full fitness after the serious back injury he sustained at the World Cup.

'Li Na Building' unveiled in Shanghai 

2014-07-29 14:58:19

Li Na and her husband Jiangshan attend the unveiling ceremony of Nike's new Great China headquaters in Shanghai,in which is a brand new building bearing the name of Li Na.

Steven Gerrard retires from international football

2014-07-22 11:12:22

England captain Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from international football on Monday to focus on playing for Liverpool.

Klose sets record that compounds Brazil's defeat

2014-07-09 10:14:04

On a night when Germany routed the host nation 7-1 in the World Cup semifinals, Klose also became the tournament's all-time record scorer - surpassing Brazil great Ronaldo.