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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.

China's tennis team faces uphill task at London Olympics

China's tennis team faces uphill task at London OlympicsBeijing, July 9 - Superstar Li Na will lead the Chinese charge at the All England Club for the 2012 London Olympic tennis event which features the strongest ever field in history.  Read more »

China vows long-term efforts to curb football gambling

China vows long-term efforts to curb football gamblingBeijing, June 15 - The Ministry of Public Security and the Chinese Football Association (CFA) have vowed to make joint efforts to cut down on football-related gambling and fraud in the long run, encouraging public whistleblowers to provide clues.  Read more »

Thomas and Uber Cups increased to 16 teams

Thomas and Uber Cups increased to 16 teamsBeijing, June 11 - The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has rolled out a strategic new format for the Thomas and Uber Cups (men's & women's world team championships) which expands the competition from 12 to 16 teams.  Read more »

Olympic gold medallist Chen Ying picks up World Cup title

Olympic gold medallist Chen Ying picks up World Cup titleBeijing, May 25 : China's Olympic champion Chen Ying lifted the women's 25m pistol title in Munich's World Cup shooting event, the ISSF official website reported Friday.  Read more »

Chinese football pinning hopes on Seedorf and Drogba

Chinese football pinning hopes on Seedorf and DrogbaBeijing, May 22 - The guessing game about which famous football star will be the next to land in China gained momentum as more big names were linked to Chinese soccer.  Read more »

Schumacher clocks quickest time in second practice session of Chinese Grand Prix

 Schumacher clocks quickest time in second practice session of Chinese Grand PrixBeijing, Apr 13 : Seven times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher clocked the fastest time in his revived  Read more »

Anelka becomes new ‘player-manager’ of Chinese club Shenhua

Anelka becomes new ‘player-manager’ of Chinese club ShenhuaBeijing, Apr 13 : Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka, who was lured to the big-spending Chinese outfit in January, has now been handed over new management  Read more »

Hamilton hopeful of Chinese Grand Prix success despite five-place grid penalty hit

Hamilton hopeful of Chinese Grand Prix success despite five-place grid penalty hitBeijing, Apr 13 : McLaren's ace driver Lewis Hamilton has suffered an early blow in his bid to win the Chinese Grand Prix, as he has  Read more »

Chinese tennis ace Li Na''s hometown denies statue removal after controversial comment

Chinese tennis ace Li Na''s hometown denies statue removal after controversial commentBeijing, Mar 20 : The administration of Chinese tennis ace Li Na''s hometown, Wuhan has denied plans to remove her  Read more »

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Bayer Leverkusen bid for Corinthians' Romarinho

RomarinhoRio de Janeiro, May 19 : Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen has reportedly made a bid to sign highly rated Brazilian playmaker Romarinho.  Read more »

Santos coach concerned at Neymar reports

Santos coach concerned at Neymar reportsRio de Janeiro, May 18  : Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has admitted concern at mounting speculation linking his star striker Neymar with a move to Barcelona.  Read more »

Fans excited by RCB's win over Chennai

RCB-vs-CSKBangalore, May 19 : Thousands of fans were excited early Sunday by Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a rain-marred last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 tournament at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.  Read more »

Kohli keeps RCB's hopes alive

virat-kohli-iplBangalore, May 19 : An aggressive half-century by skipper Virat Kohli (56 not out, 29b, 6x4, 4x6) carried Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over league leaders Chennai Super Kings here Saturday  Read more »

Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

mahindraMumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.  Read more »

Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

Sailesh-BolisettiDijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.  Read more »