Zou ready to earn a payday

China's two-time Olympic boxing champion will turn pro next year, joining minimumweight champion Xiong Chaozhong in the hope of prolonging his career, writes Pu Zhendong.

Getting into the ring at the wrong time in history

If a boxer wins in the ring, does anybody hear? Does anybody care?

The week that was

National running event has patriotic tie-in

A nationwide winter running event for Chinese students has been launched in Beijing, in which participants will run the distances between Chinese islets or cities and the Diaoyu Islands.

Without Melo, Knicks top Heat

Another Knicks-Heat game, another 20-point Knicks win.

Rodman must pay $500K in child support

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been found in contempt of court and ordered to pay $500,000 in back child support to his ex-wife, her attorney said on Thursday.

Stars chase big bucks on Bird's Nest's new ice

Chinese fans of the high-flying sport of snowboarding will be in for a treat at the Bird's Nest on Saturday.

Hating thy neighbor

Manchester United meets Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday for the first time since the Sky Blues dethroned their neighbor to win the English Premier League title and their first top-flight crown in 44 years.

Fergie eyes epic derby triumph

Alex Ferguson lit the fuse on a potentially explosive showdown with Manchester City as the Manchester United manager claimed a victory at Eastlands would be one of his club's greatest ever results.

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Evergrande chasing title despite tough draw

After sweeping three domestic titles in a year, reigning Chinese Super League champion Guangzhou Evergrande is more than keen to talk about its AFC Champions League ambitions.

Guangzhou chasing title despite tough draw

After sweeping three domestic titles in a year, reigning Chinese Super League champion Guangzhou Evergrande is more than keen to talk about its AFC Champions League ambitions.