Sports / Highlights

Chelsea sack Ancelotti after last-day defeat

2011-05-24 09:41

Chelsea sacked Carlo Ancelotti as manager on Sunday, a year after he led them to the League and FA Cup double in his first season in charge.

Cartoon series showcases Ding Junhui's life story

2011-05-20 11:25

An 52-episode animated cartoon, Dragon Snooker, showcasing Chinese snooker ace Ding Junhui's life story will be broadcast on the TV screen soon.

Maradona says Al Wasl offered 'good money'

2011-05-19 10:53

Diego Maradona stunned the football world by taking the job with little-known Dubai-based club Al Wasl because of the offer of "good money" and a team "who give you the players you ask for," according to the Argentinean footbal legend.

Barca unveils new jerseys for 2011-12 season

2011-05-18 10:14

Barcelona's President Sandro Rosell and Nike's Iberia President Marcos Garzo unveiled the new Barcelona jerseys for the 2011-2012 season with the Qatar Foundation logo during a presentation at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.

Liu Xiang ends Oliver's winning streak in high hurdles

2011-05-16 09:51

China's former Olympics and world 110-meter hurdles champion Liu Xiang ended American David Oliver's winning streak of 18 finals at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting, recovering a victorious comeback in his hometown.

Yao Ming sues sportswear company for infringements

2011-05-13 10:50

Star basketballer Yao Ming has filed a lawsuit against a local sportswear producer for name and portrait infringements, the Yao Team announced here on Thursday.

Greek Olympic medalists guilty of perjury

2011-05-12 09:23

A Greek court found guilty of perjury upon two Greek Olympic medalists accused for orchestrating a motorbike accident reported before the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Coe delight at Thorpe's return for London Games

2011-05-11 11:07

Thorpe announced his comeback in May after four years out of competitive swimming and is back in training in Switzerland.

Ding's finally having a ball

2011-05-11 08:21

After losing his Worlds semifinal, Ding didn't hang around to watch the final, instead, he invited a bunch of friends and some Chinese reporters for a barbecue.

Cloudy future for Lakers after premature playoff exit

2011-05-10 11:01

The aging and erratic Los Angeles Lakers faced an uncertain future on Monday after the NBA champions were embarrassingly swept out of the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks.

Ronaldo, Casillas couples spotted at Madrid open final

2011-05-09 11:17

Cristiano Ronaldo and his model girlfriend Irina Shayk are spotted enjoying their time together at the Madrid Open final tennis match.

Dutch club sign 1-year-old child on 10-year contract

2011-05-06 15:33

Dutch club VVV-Venlo have signed an 18-month-old toddler to a 10-year contract after seeing his amazing football skills on You Tube.

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