Ski-crazy locals lay on warm reception
[2020-01-20 00:00]It's hard not to be beguiled by the rustic charm of the ski-centric French village of Les Rousses.
SCALING NEW HEIGHTS
[2020-01-20 00:00]Snow-capped mountains, blue skies and clear water－as Suolang Chodron surveys the scenery she feels like she could be at home.
Federer figures his record will be surpassed
[2020-01-20 00:00]DUBAI, United Arab Emirates－Roger Federer, for one, figures questions about whether Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic－or both?－will surpass his men's record for most Grand Slam singles titles are moot.
Dettori not ready to ride off into sunset
[2020-01-20 00:00]LONDON－Frankie Dettori says instinct rather than a historic third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Enable this year will be the decisive factor in telling him when to call time on his legendary riding career.
Lausanne Games 'boost Beijing 2022 buildup'
[2020-01-17 00:00]LAUSANNE－The president of the organizing committee of the ongoing Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne says the Chinese delegation's experiences at the Games will bolster preparations for Beijing 2022.
NBA aiming to slam-dunk Chinese New Year festivities
[2020-01-17 00:00]The National Basketball Association announced that the ninth NBA Chinese New Year Celebration (Jan 21-Feb 9) will include all 30 of the league's franchises and feature new television and digital productions.
Chinese player makes a little hockey history
[2020-01-17 00:00]China's Zhang Xinyue claimed a silver medal in the women's mixed team 3-on-3 ice hockey competition at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne on Wednesday.
Under-23s sink to new goalless low
[2020-01-17 00:00]A few days after missing out on qualification for the Tokyo Olympics, China's Under-23 squad failed to rescue any pride as it ended its miserable Asian Football Confederation U-23 Championship campaign with a third straight defeat.
Phil still feels he belongs with the best
[2020-01-17 00:00]Phil Mickelson says despite his fast-approaching 50th birthday he's determined to stay on the PGA Tour while he can "bomb" golf balls and yearns for a Ryder Cup berth.
Chinese youngsters in hockey heaven
[2020-01-16 00:00]LAUSANNE－Having first picked up a hockey stick three years ago, Zhang Xinyue can't quite believe she's already chasing a gold medal in the sport at the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Bach to basics for teenage skier Yi
[2020-01-16 00:00]Teenage Chinese skier Yi Xiaoyang earned words of encouragement from International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach at the Winter Youth Olympics in Switzerland on Tuesday.
