China
Chinese spokesman hints at face-to-face Liverpool sale talks
A spokesman for the Chinese businessman thought to be interested in buying Premier League club Liverpool gave a mysterious response to a Reuters request for information the matter, that seems to suggest a face-to-face meeting between the two parties could be about to happen.
Chinese golf courses continue despite development ban
A Chinese government ban has failed to stop construction of golf courses according to Li Jianqin, head of the law enforcement and supervision department at China’s Ministry of Land and Resources.
Korea says players’ boycott will not put brakes on OneAsia
The Korean Golf Association has said tournaments at this year's OneAsia Tour will go ahead as planned despite a boycott by South Korean golfers.
Indian GP takes Formula One to 20 races
The 2011 Formula One calendar will be the biggest ever, with 20 races, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed the addition of an Indian Grand Prix, and the continuing participation of the Turkish and Chinese Grands Prix.
Bolt and Xiang at Shanghai Diamond League meet
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt will return to China for the first time since the 2008 Olympics for the Shanghai meeting on May 23 of the new Diamond League athletics series.
Puma re-enters Volvo Ocean Race
German sportswear company Puma will enter a team in the next Volvo Ocean Race, in 2011-12, after finishing second in the 2008-09 competition.
World’s best back Badminton Sans Frontieres
Some of the world’s top badminton players are backing a new charity aiming to raise funds within the sport’s community for small-scale projects for worthy causes around the globe.
Chinese firm hits back at FIFA over working conditions row
Shanghai Fashion Plastic Products, the Chinese company ordered by world football’s governing body FIFA yesterday to stop making World Cup mascots because of poor factory working conditions, says it is a victim of ‘South African politicking’.
Only one Beijing golf course is legal, says law committee
Only one golf course in Beijing has been developed legally, a member of the law committee in China's parliament said yesterday.
Two Chinese clubs relegated for match-fixing
Two top-flight Chinese football clubs have been relegated to the second division after club officials were found guilty of matchfixing and gambling.
Nanjing awarded 2014 Youth Olympics
Nanjing in China was yesterday awarded the right to host the Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014.
NHL’s Islanders to start season in China
National Hockey League team the New York Islanders will visit China at the beginning of next season for a training camp and exhibition matches
First Chinese global sponsor for FIFA
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited will be the first Chinese company to become a global sponsor of FIFA under a deal to be signed tomorrow in Beijing.
AIBA grows funding scheme for disadvantaged boxers
The International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) will create more training camps targeted at boxers from disadvantaged nations.
NBA star to play, and promote, in China
Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to play professional basketball in China, where he will at the same time market his Starbury range of basketball apparel.
Ming credited as CBA opener hits TV audience high
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV put a high rating for the opening match of the Chinese Basketball Association league (CBA) down to Chinese basketball star Yao Ming's purchase of one of the competing teams, the Shanghai Sharks, prior to the start of the new season.
Chinese group buys into NBA team
A group of Chinese investors led by businessman Kenny Huang is buying a 15-per-cent stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers off a Michigan-based investment firm.
UPS renews Chinese Hoops sponsorship package
Package delivery company UPS has renewed its sponsorship of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League and China Men’s National Basketball Team for an additional four years.