The comeback of legendary coach Lang Ping provided a massive boost to the domestic league.
The failures of the United States' "Curl Girls" at the Turin Games gave this year's team a lesson in what not to do in preparing for Vancouver.
Lewis Hamilton looked forward to his most exciting Formula One season yet.
Yao Ming confirmed he will miss this year's World Championship in Turkey and was also in doubt for the London Olympic Games.
Two goals from Ronaldinho helped AC Milan to a 3-0 win at toothless Juventus which piled the pressure on Juve's rookie coach.
The number of Chinese competing in exotic adventure sporting events has been growing rapidly in recent years as the country's leisure-loving middle class continues to expand.
Phelps made headlines in and out of pool in turbulent season
Justin Gatlin warned Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay to brace for a possible defeat when the American sprinter returns from a four-year doping suspension this year.
The nation's first Wimbledon semifinalist, Zheng Jie, is looking forward to facing off against former world tennis No 1 Maria Sharapova at the Hong Kong Tennis Classic today.
Roger Federer was proud to regain his world number one status last year and wants to stay as long as he can.
News that Ye Li, wife of Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, is pregnant obviously has attracted great attention at home and abroad.
Former England cricketer Geoff Boycott has urged Michael Owen to try the ancient Chinese art of feng shui in a bid to get his World Cup ambitions back on track, the Daily Express newspaper reported on Tuesday.