China Downplays Vancouver Medal Hopes
After dominating the Summer Olympics in Beijing two years ago, China downplayed expectations Thursday for a similarly strong performance
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Zhang & Zhang Take Lead at Jeonju Four Continents
World pairs silver medalists Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao of China seized an early lead Wednesday at the Four Continents figure skating championships
Li Na's Upset of Venus Puts 2 Chinese in Aussie Semis
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Zheng Jie Earns Aussie Semifinal Date with Henin
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Li Na Upsets Wozniacki to Advance into Aussie Quarters
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Bollywood Skate Carries Davis & White Atop Nationals
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Zheng Jie Upsets Bartoli to Move into 4th Round
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Yao Ming Seeks Playoff Berth As Owner of Shanghai Sharks
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Vanie King Upsets Cibulkova in Aussie First Round
Chinese American Vania King ousted No. 23 Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5.
Imada Has 2-Shot Lead at Torrey Pines
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Koreans Dominate World Sprint Speedskating Champioships
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Inouye & Baldwin Call It Quits
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Asian Bodies Better Suited to Figure Skating Says Morozov
Russian coach Nikolai Morozov says the recent dominance of Asian skaters in women's figure skating is due to bodies that are suited to the sport
Nicklaus Sees 2010 As Big Year for Tiger's Major Ambitions
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Selig Open to MLB-Japan Championship Series
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has told his Japanese counterpart that he is open to games between the World Series and Japan Series champions
Kim-Asada Rivalry to Heat Up at Winter Olympics
Kim Yu-na is the reigning world champion. Mao Asada won the title the year before. Kim has won three of the last four
Tiger Was Already Well Known for Making His Own Rules
s rivals used to joke that if you cut Tiger Woods open, all you would find were some wires and a few nuts and bolts.
Patrick Chan Carries Canada's Hopes for First Skating Gold
No skater has a more daunting challenge at the Vancouver Olympics than Patrick Chan.
Mao Asada Wins Short Program at Japan Nationals
Mao Asada posted the top score in the women's short program at the Japan national championships on Saturday, strengthening her chances of securing
Tiger Woods Wins PGA Player of Year Despite Scandal
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Tiger Pulled Off History's Biggest Sports Scandal
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Hideki Matsui Finalizes 1-Year Angels Deal at $6 Mil.
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Matsui Signs 1-Year Contract with Angels
Hideki Matsui is headed west. The World Series MVP and the Los Angeles Angels have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth about ...
Ohno Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Winter Olympian
Few thrills, no spills, just a slip in the corner that nearly cost Apolo Anton Ohno a place in history.
Matsui Goes 1 for 2 in Angels Spring Debut
Hideki Matsui made his spring debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, getting a single in two trips to the plate during a 6-5 ...
Gold Medal Skater's Ingratitude Upsets China's Sports System
It was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang — failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold ...
Yi Jianlian Leaves Knicks Game with Sprained Ankle
Yi Jianlian sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Nets' game against the Knicks on Saturday night and did not return.
Anthony Kim Tied for Lead at Palm Beach
Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas lead at the midpoint of the Honda Classic, tied at 8-under 132 and one shot ahead of Vijay Singh.
Apolo Ohno DQ'd in 500, Wins Medal No. 8 in Relay
Apolo Anton Ohno held up eight fingers, smiled and basked in the cheers from the crowd on the final night of his so-called "home" Olympics.
Mirai Nagasu Shows Medal Potential in Strong 4th Place Finish
Japanese American Mirai Nagasu, 16, delivered a strong free skate that landed her in fourth place. U.S. champion Rachael Flatt dropped down
Kim Yu-Na Wins Figure Skating Gold with Record Score
All that pressure, all those expectations. Kim Yu-na could feel the weight on her dainty shoulders. The "Queen" took it all on and delivered royally.
Ohno Remade His Lifestyle, Body to Compete in 3rd Olympics
Apolo Anton Ohno sits on the blue linoleum floor of the rink manager's office, just off the practice ice, and contorts himself into various stretching ...
China Women Wins Gold in 3,000, Ohno, Cho Advance in 500
A disqualification, a bloodied skater and the American team wins a medal after nearly getting lapped.
Kim Raises Gold Medal Hopes with Dazzling Short Skate
Like a true Bond Girl, Kim Yu-na knocked off her rivals. Nobody did it better.
China Downplays Vancouver Medal Hopes
After dominating the Summer Olympics in Beijing two years ago, China downplayed expectations Thursday for a similarly strong performance
Zhang & Zhang Take Lead at Jeonju Four Continents
World pairs silver medalists Zhang Dan and Zhang Hao of China seized an early lead Wednesday at the Four Continents figure skating championships
Li Na's Upset of Venus Puts 2 Chinese in Aussie Semis
Venus Williams was one service game away from holding up her end of a projected sisters semifinal at the Australian Open
Zheng Jie Earns Aussie Semifinal Date with Henin
Zheng Jie beat Russia's Maria Kirilenko 6-1, 6-3 to equal her Chinese record for the best run at a major. She will play former No. ...
Li Na Upsets Wozniacki to Advance into Aussie Quarters
Venus Williams advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the seventh time to set up a meeting with China's Li Na
Nagasu, Flatt Carry U.S. Medal Hopes to Vancouver
They're young, don't have much experience and no one's giving them any chance of winning a medal in Vancouver. As for those NBC commercials that ...
Zheng Jie Upsets Again to Reach Aussie Quarterfinal
Zheng Jie set another national mark by becoming the first Chinese player to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals when she beat
Bollywood Skate Carries Davis & White Atop Nationals
There's no arguing with Meryl Davis and Charlie White's lead. No questioning the authenticity of their Bollywood-style dance, either.
Zheng Jie Upsets Bartoli to Move into 4th Round
China's Zheng Jie upset 2007 Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli of France 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 to move into the 3rd round of the Australian Open.
Yao Ming Seeks Playoff Berth As Owner of Shanghai Sharks
Sidelined by a foot injury, Houston Rockets star Yao Ming says he's finding a new kind of satisfaction as owner of his former Chinese team, ...
Vanie King Upsets Cibulkova in Aussie First Round
Chinese American Vania King ousted No. 23 Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5.
Imada Has 2-Shot Lead at Torrey Pines
Phil Mickelson hit a drive into a eucalyptus tree that never came down. D.A. Point had a chip from 30 yards short of the flag ...
Koreans Dominate World Sprint Speedskating Champioships
Lee Kyou-hyuk won the men's 1,000 meter race on Sunday as South Korea dominated on the final day of the World Sprint Speedskating Championships.
Inouye & Baldwin Call It Quits
Rena Inoue and John Baldwin sure know how to make an exit. The two-time U.S. champions and 2006 Olympians landed their signature throw triple
Asian Bodies Better Suited to Figure Skating Says Morozov
Russian coach Nikolai Morozov says the recent dominance of Asian skaters in women's figure skating is due to bodies that are suited to the sport
Nicklaus Sees 2010 As Big Year for Tiger's Major Ambitions
Tiger Woods is four majors behind the record set by Jack Nicklaus going into a year in which three majors will be held on Woods' ...
Selig Open to MLB-Japan Championship Series
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has told his Japanese counterpart that he is open to games between the World Series and Japan Series champions
Kim-Asada Rivalry to Heat Up at Winter Olympics
Kim Yu-na is the reigning world champion. Mao Asada won the title the year before. Kim has won three of the last four
Tiger Was Already Well Known for Making His Own Rules
s rivals used to joke that if you cut Tiger Woods open, all you would find were some wires and a few nuts and bolts.
Patrick Chan Carries Canada's Hopes for First Skating Gold
No skater has a more daunting challenge at the Vancouver Olympics than Patrick Chan.
Mao Asada Wins Short Program at Japan Nationals
Mao Asada posted the top score in the women's short program at the Japan national championships on Saturday, strengthening her chances of securing
Tiger Woods Wins PGA Player of Year Despite Scandal
Tiger Woods was voted the PGA Tour player of the year by the players on Friday, the 10th time in his 13 years on tour ...
Tiger Pulled Off History's Biggest Sports Scandal
The biggest news as the Tiger Woods scandal played out for the third week on gossip sites and chat boards everywhere wasn't really news.
Hideki Matsui Finalizes 1-Year Angels Deal at $6 Mil.
The Los Angeles Angels went from one aging designated hitter to another on Wednesday, finalizing a $6 million, one-year contract with World Series MVP Hideki ...
Matsui Signs 1-Year Contract with Angels
Hideki Matsui is headed west. The World Series MVP and the Los Angeles Angels have reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth about ...
Ohno Becomes Most Decorated U.S. Winter Olympian
Few thrills, no spills, just a slip in the corner that nearly cost Apolo Anton Ohno a place in history.
Matsui Goes 1 for 2 in Angels Spring Debut
Hideki Matsui made his spring debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, getting a single in two trips to the plate during a 6-5 ...
Gold Medal Skater's Ingratitude Upsets China's Sports System
It was a political gaffe for Chinese short track speedskater Zhou Yang — failing to thank her country and its government after winning two gold ...
Yi Jianlian Leaves Knicks Game with Sprained Ankle
Yi Jianlian sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Nets' game against the Knicks on Saturday night and did not return.
Anthony Kim Tied for Lead at Palm Beach
Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas lead at the midpoint of the Honda Classic, tied at 8-under 132 and one shot ahead of Vijay Singh.
Apolo Ohno DQ'd in 500, Wins Medal No. 8 in Relay
Apolo Anton Ohno held up eight fingers, smiled and basked in the cheers from the crowd on the final night of his so-called "home" Olympics.
Mirai Nagasu Shows Medal Potential in Strong 4th Place Finish
Japanese American Mirai Nagasu, 16, delivered a strong free skate that landed her in fourth place. U.S. champion Rachael Flatt dropped down
Kim Yu-Na Wins Figure Skating Gold with Record Score
All that pressure, all those expectations. Kim Yu-na could feel the weight on her dainty shoulders. The "Queen" took it all on and delivered royally.
Ohno Remade His Lifestyle, Body to Compete in 3rd Olympics
Apolo Anton Ohno sits on the blue linoleum floor of the rink manager's office, just off the practice ice, and contorts himself into various stretching ...
China Women Wins Gold in 3,000, Ohno, Cho Advance in 500
A disqualification, a bloodied skater and the American team wins a medal after nearly getting lapped.
Kim Raises Gold Medal Hopes with Dazzling Short Skate
Like a true Bond Girl, Kim Yu-na knocked off her rivals. Nobody did it better.
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