Running into danger

2012-11-24 09:57:12

Many amateurs don't know the risks of taking on a marathon - the potential of injury and even death - if they don't prepare and overexert themselves.

Good luck getting a ticket

2012-11-23 19:44:59

You might have to spend double or triple the face-value for a scalped ticket to Saturday's CBA tip-off game, but it could well be worth the price.

Chen Long keeps men's singles alive at HK Open

2012-11-23 15:34:36

London Olympics bronze medalist Chen Long spent 49 minutes to beat Daren Liaw of Malaysia here on Thursday and kept China's hope of defeating the men's singles title alive at the 2012 Hong Kong Badminton Open.

Chen Long keeps men's singles alive at HK Open

2012-11-23 15:34:36

London Olympics bronze medalist Chen Long spent 49 minutes to beat Daren Liaw of Malaysia here on Thursday and kept China's hope of defeating the men's singles title alive at the 2012 Hong Kong Badminton Open.

Big names out of Hong Kong Badminton Open

2012-11-22 10:04:47

Big names like Taufik Hidayat and Soni Dwi Kuncoro failed to reach the second round at the Hong Kong Badminton Open on Wednesday.

Drogba asks permission to leave China's Shenhua on loan

2012-11-22 09:36:38

Cote D'Ivoire striker Didier Drogba has asked FIFA for special permission Wednesday to leave China's Shanghai Shenhua on loan despite being outside the official transfer window.

Runner dies in Guangzhou marathon

2012-11-19 17:32:41

A young runner died of cardiac arrest on the morning of Nov 19 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, after taking part in a 10 km race a day earlier, a hospital source said.

McGrady leads Qingdao to big win in warm-up game

2012-11-19 15:37:52

McGrady had 34 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists as Qingdao overpowers the US Star Team 94-74 in a warm-up game in Guangrao county, East China's Shandong province, Nov 18, 2012.

Zheng Zhi nominated for AFC Player of the Year

2012-11-19 10:24:40

Chinese national football team skipper Zheng Zhi has been nominated for the 2012 AFC Player of the Year award, competing for the top individual award of Asian footballer with the other four contenders.

Chinese adventurer sets off solo world sail

2012-11-18 22:36:51

Chinese sailor Guo Chuan set out on Sunday from Qingdao, a coastal city in east China's Shandong province, for a solo, non-stop sail around the globe.

Marathon stars will square off in China

2012-11-17 02:54:43

A number of star runners from leading marathon countries have confirmed their participation in the Guangzhou Marathon, organizers said.

Hoops are just around the corner

2012-11-17 00:36:17

After a wait of nearly eight months, basketball fans in China are gearing up for the new Chinese Basketball Association season, which will tip off on Nov 24 when the defending champion Beijing Ducks take on the Shanghai Sharks at Shougang Gymnasium in Beijing.