Wang Meng keeps winning steak at World Cup

2012-12-10 14:10:31

Chinese star speedskater Wang Meng remained unbeaten in the women's 500m at the ISU World Cup Short Track Series after winning the event for the fourth time this season on Sunday.

Messi breaks record with 86th goal of year

2012-12-10 05:33:51

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year of 86 when he netted his second in a La Liga game at Real Betis on Sunday, beating Gerd Mueller's 40-year-old record of 85.

Bryant becomes youngest scorer of 30,000 points

2012-12-07 15:14:30

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant become the youngest player to score 30,000 NBA career points during his team's 103-87 road win against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday.

Dead linesman indicates violence in Dutch soccer

2012-12-07 14:47:50

The violent death of a Dutch linesman earlier this week has not only showed a problem of senseless violence in Dutch soccer, but also indicated a problem in the wider Dutch society, politicians have said.

FIFA sets Indonesia another deadline to sort out mess

2012-12-07 11:26:29

FIFA has once again asked the under-pressure Indonesian soccer federation to set its house in order by Monday or face suspension, local media said on Thursday.

Down Under gets a big closer

2012-12-07 03:37:58

Training in Australia has been a great benefit to Chinese swimmers in recent years, but the long trip Down Under remains a headache.

Training is a day at beach

2012-12-07 03:37:58

Phuket is no longer just a mecca for tourists — it's also an ideal training base for elite athletes.

Brecel reaches snooker UK Championship quarters

2012-12-06 10:15:16

Belgian teenager Luca Brecel surprised all to reach the last eight of the snooker UK Championship in York on Tuesday.

Nets fall to Thunders at home in thriller

2012-12-06 04:56:02

Nets fall to Thunders at home in thriller

Money talks for PSG, Man City count cost of exit

2012-12-05 17:33:13

Big-spending Paris St Germain, struggling to deliver domestically on a huge investment by Qatari owners, showed they mean business in the Champions League by winning Group A at Porto's expense on Tuesday.

Rockets and Warriors to play game in honor of Chinese new year

2012-12-05 02:46:08

The NBA will continue its celebration of Chinese New Year with a celebratory game on Feb 13, the fourth day of the Year of the Snake.

Any excuse for a trip to China

2012-12-05 02:44:30

As more and more NBA players filter into China, Shaquille O'Neal, an all-time basketball great, is also working on tightening his relationship with the country.