Sports

Stephon Marbury reveals e-sports team

​Recently retired basketball great Stephon Marbury has revealed the launch of his own e-sports team.

Djokovoic storms to fourth Shanghai Masters title

​No. 2 seed Novak Djokovoic captured his fourth ATP Shanghai Masters title on Sunday with a commanding straight-sets victory (6-3, 6-4) over 13th seeded Borna Coric.
 

Sprint legend Bolt hits first goals in football bid

Sprint legend Usain Bolt made his case for becoming a professional footballer Friday when he scored his first goals after starting up front in a preseason game for Australia's Central Coast Mariners.

Chinese, North Korean basketball players blend for Friendship, Unity

A basketball game between two mixed teams of players from China and North Korea came to a 130-130 draw in Pyongyang this week. 

Federer advances into third round in Shanghai Masters

World No. 2 Roger Federer barrels into the third round of ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, beating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in a nail-biting 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in his opening match of the tournament.

China sweep United States at Volleyball World Championships

China swept reigning champions the United States 25-17, 26-24, 25-18 here on Wednesday to book a ticket to the third round of the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship.
 

Dennis Rodman benched for Yao Ming at Pyongyang friendly?

​Has Dennis Rodman, the former NBA star-turned pal of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, been benched for Chinese hoop legend Yao Ming?

Mavericks: China's Ding to play for Texas Legends

NBA outfit Dallas Mavericks have offered China's basketball player Ding Yanyuhang an Exhibit 10 contract with their G League affiliate, Texas Legends.

Wozniacki storms to second China Open title

World No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki captured her second China Open title in Beijing on Sunday with a commanding straight set victory of 6-3, 6-3 over No. 20 Anastasija Sevastova.

China introduces to women's half marathon with "honey run"

China will introduce to the women's half marathon with a "honey run" for the first time in Wuhan on Nov. 11, organizers said on Friday.

Zhang Shuai stuns Angelique Kerber at China Open

​Home favorite Zhang Shuai powered into the quarterfinals of the China Open, upsetting world No. 3 Angelique Kerber of Germany here on Thursday 6-1, 2-6, 6-0.

Ex-boss Liu Guoliang returns after leave from Chinese table tennis

China's table tennis legend Liu Guoliang announces his return to the sport's association in Beijing on Thursday, 15 months after the all-conquering coach stepped down.

Li Nan appointed head coach of merged Chinese men's basketball team

Li Nan has been appointed head coach of the Chinese men's basketball team as its two squads, "Team Blue" and "Team Red" have merged into one.

Naturalized football players to play in Chinese super league in 2019

Beijing Sinobo Guoan Football Club has made substantial progress in recruiting two naturalized football players with links to China to field in the Chinese Super League in 2019, which will be the first for the league.

LeBron 'humbled' to join Lakers, expects 'something special'

James finally made his first formal appearance as a member of the Lakers at their media day, nearly three months after he left Cleveland.

Modric named FIFA best men's player of the year

Croatian star Luka Modric was name the best men's player of the year, as FIFA unveiled the 2018 Best Football Awards in London on Monday night at the Royal Festival Hall.

Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship for 80th PGA Tour title and first after 1876 days

 Tiger Woods wins Tour Championship for 80th PGA Tour title and first in more than five years. Tiger Woods is back, and golf is better for it. 

Injured Paris marathon champ Lonyangata targets Shanghai marathon

Paris Marathon champion Paul Lonyangata is expected to be fit to compete in November after he sustained a knee injury that has forced him to withdraw from Chicago marathon.

Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei "recovering well" from cancer

Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei has been diagnosed with early stage nose cancer and is "recovering well" after seeking treatment, the country's badminton association said Saturday.
 

Gonfa and Aiyabei claim titles at 2018 Beijing Marathon

Ethiopia's Dejene Debela Gonfa and Valary Jemeli Aiyabei of Kenya both enjoyed a comfortable sole lead in the latter stages to claim the men's and women's titles respectively at the 2018 Beijing Marathon on Sunday.

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