Sports / Highlights

Liu apologizes for criticism of teachers

2010-09-15 10:06

A contrite Liu Xiang on Monday apologized for his recent criticism of teachers.

Ronaldo establishes post-retirement plans

2010-09-14 09:54

Veteran striker Ronaldo says he will work in the sports marketing sector when his playing career ends in 2011.

Beijing Guo'an apologizes for Young Lions fracas

2010-09-10 09:59

Beijing Guo'an has extended an olive branch to Young Lions and the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) after violence erupted between the two sides on Tuesday.

Can Gao save Chinese soccer?

2010-09-08 09:49

China coach Gao Hongbo remains unfazed despite two ordinary performances from the team following this year's World Cup. "Our target is to secure qualifying for the 2014 World Cup (in Brazil).

Pressure for short-term results hurts Chinese volleyball

2010-09-08 09:38

Last week the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team was changed for the second time in only five months.

Japan's motorcycle rider dies after crash in Italy

2010-09-05 21:59

Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after suffering a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix

Pau backs his pals to repeat feat in Turkey

2010-09-01 09:14

Spain and Los Angeles star post player Pau Gasol believes his country's basketball team will emulate the soccer team that won the World Cup in South Africa two month ago.

Last survivor of first World Cup final dies at 100

2010-08-31 09:05

Francisco Varallo, remaining survivor of the first World Cup final in 1930, has died at the age of 100, Argentine media reported on Monday.

China reigns at badminton Worlds with sweep

2010-08-30 09:54

The powerhouse China bagged all five golds at the Badminton World Championships on Sunday, repeating its sweeping triumph 23 years ago.

Malone, Pippen inducted into basketball Hall of Fame

2010-08-16 10:25

Power forward Karl Malone and small forward Scottie Pippen were among 10 inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

Farewell, Beckham!

2010-08-13 09:33

Fans barely noticed when Wes Brown and Paul Robinson turned their backs on England this week, but when Fabio Capello closed the door on David Beckham on Wednesday, it truly was the end of an era.

Coach: Beckham too old to play for England

2010-08-12 10:52

David Beckham's England career may be over for good as coach Fabio Capello said that the 35-year-old former captain is too old and will no longer be a part of his plans.

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