Top seeds reach quarter-finals at TT world

2012-03-29 16:58:27

The fourth day of the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Dortmund determined the expected group winners and some surprising second and third places moving into the second round.

Rogge says London is blueprint for future

2012-03-29 15:27:37

London 2012 will be a blueprint for future Olympic Games, IOC president Jacques Rogge said on Wednesday ahead of a three-day inspection of the venues.

Cameron says London will be ready for Olympics

2012-03-29 11:17:55

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday that London will be ready to host the "greatest games" in the world.

Italian Olympic medalist dies on court

2012-03-26 15:37:45

Former Italy Olympic silver medallist Vigor Bovolenta has died after suffering a heart attack during a fourth-tier match, the Italian volleyball federation said.

UK athletes showcase kits for London Games

2012-03-26 14:14:24

Team GB athletes pose wearing the new Team GB kits designed by British designer Stella McCartney for the London 2012 Olympic Games, at a media viewing in London.

Mixed fortune for China at HK Rugby Sevens

2012-03-24 20:01:15

China got its first victory at the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens on Saturday, defeating Uruguay, 29-26, at Hong Kong Stadium before losing 29-5 to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Chinese struggle on opening day at HK Rugby Sevens

2012-03-24 18:22:25

It was not a terribly good day for China. Both the men and women lost as the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens got underway on Friday.

Steven Marbury leads Beijing past Guangdong

2012-03-24 10:53:10

Steven Marbury led the Beijing Ducks to defeat defending champions Guangdong Dongguan Bank 109-106.

Button pushing forward

2012-03-24 07:49:51

McLaren's Jenson Button is quietly confident of backing up last week's season-opening victory.

Ducks not happy after massive fine

2012-03-24 07:49:51

Throwing a beverage cup harms the league's image more than attacking a bus with bricks.

Sevens is riding a major surge in popularity

2012-03-24 07:49:51

One sign a sport is about to hit the mainstream: it hits just about the furthest thing from the mainstream.

London too soon for Aussie new wave

2012-03-24 07:49:51

Australia's swimming trials unearthed an impressive crop of young talent raising hopes the country might regain its superpower status in the pool.