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China beaten by Brazil 73-70 in final FIBA World Cup warm-up
The Chinese men's national basketball team was beaten by Brazil 73-70 in its last warm-up game ahead of the FIBA World Cup here on Sunday.
Lightning strike at Tour Championship causes 6 injuries
Six people were injured Saturday when lightning struck a 60-foot pine at the Tour Championship where they were taking cover from rain and showered them with debris, Atlanta police said.
Team USA tops Australia in warm-up ahead of FIBA World Cup
Team USA has bested Australia 102-86 in front of a record crowd in Melbourne on Thursday night, in the first of two warm up games ahead of the FIBA World Cup in China.
Chen Long survives scare to reach last eight at badminton worlds
Olympic champion Chen Long survived huge third round scare to move to the last eight as defending champion Kento Momota of Japan storms through at the Badminton World Championships here on Thursday.
Chen Xuyuan elected new president of Chinese Football Association
Chen Xuyuan was elected president of Chinese Football Association at its 11th membership conference at the Xianghe National Football Training Center in Hebei Province on Thursday.
Xi stresses developing Chinese football by enhancing public participation
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday said China's football will surely be better developed with intensified public participation.
Lakers to play two preseason games in China
The Los Angeles Lakers released its 2019-20 NBA preseason schedule on Wednesday, with two games to be staged in China.
Franck Ribery signs for Fiorentina on free transfer
Franck Ribery joined Italian club Fiorentina on Wednesday, another big signing for a team under new American ownership.
Olympic champion Chen Long reaches men's last 16 at badminton worlds
China's Olympic champion Chen Long fought off hard challenge to beat Lee Cheuk Yiu to reach the men's last 16 at the World Championships here on Wednesday.
Elkeson named in China squad for World Cup qualifiers
Guangzhou Evergrande striker Elkeson has been named in Marcello Lippi's latest China squad, becoming the first player without Chinese heritage to be called up for international duty.
CAS to hold Sun Yang hearing in public
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Tuesday that it will hold its hearing into China's Olympic champion Sun Yang in public.
China's Lin Dan suffers earliest exit at badminton worlds
Five-time winner Lin Dan suffered his shocking defeat at the World Badminton Championships as he was beaten in the second round by India's H.S. Prannoy here on Tuesday.
The 13th China-ASEAN rally race to boost B&R communication
The 2019 China-ASEAN International Touring Assembly is set to kick off next month in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, race organizers announced at a press conference on Tuesday.
China's Lin Dan labors to first round win at badminton worlds
China's Lin Dan fought back from one set down to beat Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam in the first round of the World Badminton Championships on Monday.
Lampard's Chelsea homecoming ruined as Leicester earns draw
Frank Lampard climbed the steps in the tunnel and emerged to rapturous applause from Chelsea fans, a flame display and a giant banner at one end of Stamford Bridge that read "Welcome Home Super Frank."
Chinese table tennis team holds joint training with Team USA
A delegation consisting of star table tennis players and coaches from China are in the United States for a two-week training session with top players from Team USA.
A ragged Federer ousted in Cincinnati; Barty advances
For Roger Federer, it was one big blur. The seven-time champion was ousted from one of his favorite tournaments in barely over an hour, falling in straight sets to a 21-year-old qualifier he'd never faced.
Wu Lei scores his first goal in European competition
Chinese striker Wu Lei opened the scoring as Espanyol assured their place in the final qualifying round ahead of the group stage of the Europa League on Thursday night with a 3-0 home win over Luzern.
Liverpool beats Chelsea on penalties to lift Super Cup
After Champions League holder Liverpool and Europa League winner Chelsea finished extra time at 2-2, Adrian made the crucial save with his leg to deny Tammy Abraham and give his team a 5-4 win on penalties.
Ex-NBA center Zhou Qi returns to CBA's Xinjiang
Former Houston Rockets center Zhou Qi will remain in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) after signing a new contract with Xinjiang Guanghui, the Chinese club reported on Tuesday.