Olympic dream gives Cheng Fei rebirth

2012-04-09 10:43:20

Olympic champion Cheng Fei of China snatched the women's vaulting gold in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup.

Japan's reputation rides on Darvish's arm

2012-04-07 07:45:21

When Yu Darvish, Japan's latest high-priced baseball export, makes his debut in the regular US major league season, it is not just the reputation of his blazing right hand that will be at stake.

Somali's top sports officials killed in theater attack

2012-04-05 17:02:46

Two of Somalia's top sports officials were when a female suicide bomber struck a ceremony at Mogadishu's national theater in an Islamist rebels attack.

Last of London's major stadiums built on Park

2012-04-05 15:12:22

Building work has finished on the London Olympic Park's last remaining major stadium, the water polo arena, a month before a test event.

Nerve racking for Chelsea, easy for Real

2012-04-05 10:41:36

Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-2 win on the night over APOEL Nicosia on Wednesday while Chelsea squeezed past gallant 10-man Benfica 2-1 to set up a re-match against holders Barcelona.

Perez and Senna burnish Formula One credentials

2012-04-04 07:52:50

Even if the Malaysian Grand Prix ultimately stands out as an aberration, with Fernando Alonso celebrating an unlikely Ferrari victory, it could be a defining moment in the Formula One careers of Sergio Perez and Bruno Senna.

That's one for Calipari, eight for Kentucky

2012-04-04 07:52:50

Kentucky coach John Calipari hits the road Friday. This time, he's carrying national championship credentials.

UK Princess joins 5,000 in Olympic stadium run

2012-04-01 16:58:06

The first public event at London's Olympic Stadium has allowed 5,000 runners to cross the finish line on the track for this year's Summer Games.

South Korea win tight battle against Japan

2012-03-31 09:52:18

South Korea's women team caused a surprise in the quarterfinals of the World Table Tennis Championships by beating Japan 3-2 after a tight thriller here on Friday.

China too strong for Austria at table tennis worlds quarters

2012-03-31 09:38:22

The Chinese men had no difficulties in advancing to the semifinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Dortmund on Friday.

Sweden, Austria reach quarters at table tennis team worlds

2012-03-30 10:25:05

Sweden and Austria were the last teams to qualify for the quarterfinals of the men's tournament at the World Team Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.

German, Dutch women paddlers into last 8 at table tennis worlds

2012-03-30 10:21:30

The women's teams of Germany and the Netherlands both booked places in the quarterfinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships here on Thursday.