China

The golden age may be over

China holds on to No 66 in FIFA rankings

The Chinese national team holds on to its 66th spot as soccer' world governing body FIFA released the latest world rankings on Wednesday.
Injured gymnast quits Olympic trial

Yao Jinnan, the backbone of Chinese women's gymnastics team, has dropped out of the National Championships here due to a slight knee injury but remains high hopes of making into the Olympic line-up.
China launches coach safety check

Chinese police launched a national safety check on coaches and their drivers in the wake of high numbers of serious accidents involving the vehicles.
Zhang Dan/Zhang Hao part ways

China's renowned figure skating pair of Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao are gliding off in different directions.

Track big shots live under the gun

James scores 29, Heat oust Knicks 106-94

LeBron James had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade both scored 19 points as Miami beat New York 106-94 on Wednesday to win the Eastern Conference first-round series in five games.
Sun god reigns over torch-lighting rehearsal

Priestesses in pleated robes swayed under a scorching sun at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Wednesday in the final rehearsal to light the flame that will burn at the London Games.
DPRK to join first Paralympics in London

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will make their first appearance at the Paralympic Games in London this year.
London venues opened to 'Babes in Arms'

Babies will be allowed into London Olympic venues without a ticket if they are firmly fastened to an adult, organisers said on Tuesday in a climbdown after complaints from angry mothers.

Shenzhen squeeze

Shenzhen became the first Special Economic Zone in China following the country's reform and opening-up in the late 1970s.

Learning to give

Nonprofit founder aims to narrow education gap for Chinese students.

A gigantic talent

Zhang Wei's writings reflect an amazing stamina. The author who prefers solitude shares the secret of his vigor with Chitralekha Basu and Zhao Ruixue.

With 79 days left until the torch is lit at the London Olympics, organisers said on Wednesday that an exhaustive series of dress rehearsals had been successfully completed.

China still No 66 in FIFA rankings

The Chinese national team holds on to its 66th spot as soccer' world governing body FIFA released the latest world rankings on Wednesday.

Li Na makes quarters at Madrid Open

Chinese number eight seed Li Na had to work hard on Wednesday before beating German Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-4 in the last 16 of the Madrid Open.

Olympic stadium witnesses records

London's Olympic Stadium witnessed its first world record on Tuesday when British wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft set a new mark in the T34 category for 100m.

Tennis

Li Na makes quarterfinals at Madrid Open

Federer, Nadal through in Madrid Open

Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down and see off fast-rising Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6 7-5 7-6 in the Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.
Defending champion Kvitova out in Madrid

Defending champion Petra Kvitova was upset by qualifier and Czech compatriot Lucie Hradecka 6-4 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open Wednesday.
Djokovic slams blue clay after opener win

World number one Novak Djokovic lashed out at Madrid Open organisers and the ATP over the event's controversial blue clay courts after fighting off Spanish qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2 2-6 6-3 in the second round on Tuesday.

Zhang forsakes security to swing for the stars

Top-class center opens

Chinese golfers continue to work extremely hard, but few have been able to reach the elite international ranks of the sport.
Runner-up finish puts McIlroy back at No 1

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reclaimed golf's world No 1 ranking on Sunday despite falling to Rickie Fowler in a playoff at the US PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.

The golden age may be over

The Chinese national team holds on to its 66th spot as soccer' world governing body FIFA released the latest world rankings on Wednesday.

Yao Jinnan, the backbone of Chinese women's gymnastics team, has dropped out of the National Championships here due to a slight knee injury but remains high hopes of making into the Olympic line-up.

Chinese police launched a national safety check on coaches and their drivers in the wake of high numbers of serious accidents involving the vehicles.

China's renowned figure skating pair of Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao are gliding off in different directions.

Track big shots live under the gun

LeBron James had 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade both scored 19 points as Miami beat New York 106-94 on Wednesday to win the Eastern Conference first-round series in five games.

Priestesses in pleated robes swayed under a scorching sun at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Wednesday in the final rehearsal to light the flame that will burn at the London Games.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will make their first appearance at the Paralympic Games in London this year.

Babies will be allowed into London Olympic venues without a ticket if they are firmly fastened to an adult, organisers said on Tuesday in a climbdown after complaints from angry mothers.

With 79 days left until the torch is lit at the London Olympics, organisers said on Wednesday that an exhaustive series of dress rehearsals had been successfully completed.

Li Na makes quarterfinals at Madrid Open

Roger Federer had to use all his guile and experience to battle back from a set down and see off fast-rising Canadian Milos Raonic 4-6 7-5 7-6 in the Madrid Open second round on Wednesday.

Defending champion Petra Kvitova was upset by qualifier and Czech compatriot Lucie Hradecka 6-4 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open Wednesday.

World number one Novak Djokovic lashed out at Madrid Open organisers and the ATP over the event's controversial blue clay courts after fighting off Spanish qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2 2-6 6-3 in the second round on Tuesday.

Zhang forsakes security to swing for the stars

Chinese golfers continue to work extremely hard, but few have been able to reach the elite international ranks of the sport.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reclaimed golf's world No 1 ranking on Sunday despite falling to Rickie Fowler in a playoff at the US PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.

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