China / Sports

Wenger wants fast start

[2017-08-08 08:26]

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the strength of competition in the Premier League means his side cannot afford another slow start if it hopes to challenge for the title.

Setting sail on a golden voyage

[2017-08-08 08:26]

When Chen Peina received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of a sailing tournament in Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a question lingered in her mind: How is an inland province able to host a national sailing event?

Perfect place for young talent to make waves

[2017-08-08 08:26]

Chinese sailing pioneer Wei Jun believes picturesque Shahu Lake near Yinchuan has all the attributes to become the perfect base for young sailors in northwest China.

It's Czech mate for composed Marquez

[2017-08-08 08:26]

BRNO, Czech Republic - Honda's Marc Marquez led a Spanish podium sweep at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his MotoGP world championship lead with a second straight win.

Extreme lean triggers Tori's tumble

[2017-08-08 08:26]

LONDON - American Tori Bowie came up with an extreme lean to snatch an unlikely victory before taking a mighty tumble in Sunday's women's 100m sprint final.

Gatlin win 'not the perfect script': Coe

[2017-08-08 08:26]

LONDON - Justin Gatlin's win in the men's 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships was "not the perfect script", IAAF president Sebastian Coe said on Sunday.

Walsh's final heave deposes defending champ

[2017-08-08 08:26]

LONDON - New Zealand's Tomas Walsh won the men's shot put world title on Sunday with a stunning series of throws capped by a best of 22.03 meters.

Zverev shows why he's a star on the rise

[2017-08-08 08:26]

WASHINGTON - Past champions whose names line the grandstands at the Citi Open include Andre Agassi (five times), Jimmy Connors, Stefan Edberg and Ivan Lendl.

Don't take China lightly, Cannavaro warns imports

[2017-08-07 08:21]

Big money can be big mistake, says Tianjin boss

Neymar targets 'lots of trophies'

[2017-08-07 08:21]

PARIS - Brazil superstar Neymar received a hero's welcome from the Paris Saint-Germain faithful on Saturday as he vowed to win "lots of trophies" following his world-record transfer.

Ronaldo courting return to England

[2017-08-07 08:21]

MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo told a Spanish court he "would like to return to England" due to his tax troubles in Spain, Spanish radio station Cadena Ser reported on Saturday.

Beaten Bolt still mom's golden boy

[2017-08-07 08:21]

LONDON - Usain Bolt rightly describes himself as a legend but while his natural ability brought him that status it was his parents who molded him into the winning personality he became.

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