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China denies scripting Liu Xiang’s dramatic Olympic moment

China denies scripting Liu Xiang’s dramatic Olympic momentWashington, Aug 25 : The Chinese government have denied orchestrating one of the most dramatic moments at the London Olympics, right down to the tears where state-television anchors cried on air.  Read more »

Olympics: Liu Xiang crashes out of men's 110m hurdles

Olympics: Liu Xiang crashes out of men's 110m hurdles  Read more »

London, Aug 7 -Chinese athletics star Liu Xiang crashed out of the Olympic men's 110 metres hurdles as he hit the first hurdle of heat 6 at the London Games here Tuesday.

Olympic athletics: Coach worried about Liu Xiang's foot injury

Olympic athletics: Coach worried about Liu Xiang's foot injury  Read more »

London, Aug 3 : The coach of 2004 Olympic hurdles champion Liu Xiang said here Friday that he is troubled about his ward's foot injury.

Liu Xiang arrives in London, eying second Olympic gold medal

Liu Xiang arrives in London, eying second Olympic gold medalLondon, July 12 : China's high hurdler Liu Xiang has arrived here aiming for a second Olympic gold medal after his first win in Athens eight years ago.  Read more »

Liu Xiang leads China's medal charge in London

Liu Xiang leads China's medal charge in London  Read more »

Beijing, July 9 - After a lacklustre performance at the Beijing Games, the Chinese track and field team led by star hurdler Liu Xiang is pinning medal hopes on eight events at the London Olympics.

Chinese hurdler Liu hints London Games his last

Chinese hurdler Liu hints London Games his lastBirmingham, Feb 18 - China's star hurdler Liu Xiang disclosed that this summer's London Games "should be" his last Olympic show.  Read more »

Liu Xiang, Robles set for Birmingham showdown

Liu Xiang, Robles set for Birmingham showdown  Read more »

London, Feb 10 - Reigning Olympic champion and world record holder Dayron Robles will go head-to-head with reigning world indoor champion Liu Xiang of China in a blockbuster 60-metre hurdles race at the Aviva Grand Prix Feb 18.

Star hurdler Liu Xiang won't claim huge injury policy: Ping An insurance

Beijing - China's superstar hurdler Liu Xiang, who dropped out of the 110 Star hurdler Liu Xiang won't claim huge injury policy: Ping An insurancemeter Olympics  Read more »

Chinese star Liu Xiang could benefit from injury

Beijing - Chinese super star Liu Xiang, who on Monday had to withdraw from Chinese star Liu Xiang could benefit from injurythe men's 110m hurdles at the Beijing Olympics, could benefit to the tune of 100 million Yuan (14.5 million dollars) thanks his injury.  Read more »

Liu Xiang looks to the future after Beijing disaster

Beijing - Liu Xiang was already looking to the future Tuesday, 24 hours Liu Xiang looks to the future after Beijing disasterafter he shocked China by limping out of the men's 110-metres hurdles with an achilles tendon injury.  Read more »

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Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

Hulk determined to win over Brazil fansFortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup.  Read more »

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

UEFA-U-21Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

Sanath-JayasuriyaCardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here.  Read more »

Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

england-vs-south-africaLondon, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »