Zheng Qinwen's Indian Wells run halted by Swiatek
(Xinhua) China's Zheng Qinwen bowed out of Indian Wells with a 6-3, 6-3 quarterfinal loss to second-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland on Thursday.
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‘Never say never’ – Hamilton aims to ‘give it everything’ for a Ferrari pole on debut in Australia
(Formula1) Hamilton has scored 104 pole positions in his record-breaking F1 career to date, but his excitement for a possible first front-of-the-grid start for Ferrari is evident.
Alcaraz still on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat', Keys keeps streak alive
(China Daily) Carlos Alcaraz moved closer to a rare Indian Wells "three-peat" as he breezed past an exhausted Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Madison Keys tallied a 15th straight victory by beating Donna Vekic 4-6 7-6(7) 6-3.
F1 revs up for high-octane 75th anniversary season
(China Daily) The 2025 Formula One season has all the makings of a white-knuckle 24-race celebration to mark 75 years since the inaugural seven-race championship back in 1950.
2025 Formula 1 season preview
(Xinhua) After what has seemed an interminable wait, the 2025 Formula 1 season finally gets underway with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
Zheng enjoys a Wells-timed resurgence with back-to-back wins
(China Daily) Indian Wells is known as the "Tennis Paradise" for a reason, and Zheng Qinwen has finally found the California tournament enjoyable on her third visit.
F1 ready for new season but eyes on the prize for 2026
(China Daily) Williams could be the most improved team when the Formula One season starts in Melbourne next week but 2026 is still the focus for faded former champions determined to get back on top.
China's Zheng Qinwen reaches Indian Wells last 16
(Xinhua) Eighth seed Zheng Qinwen of China secured a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 victory over New Zealand's Sun Lulu in the third round of the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells on Sunday, marking her first set of consecutive wins this season and a career-best showing at the tournament.
China's Wang exits Indian Wells in third round
(Xinhua) China's Wang Xinyu was eliminated from Indian Wells on Sunday with a third-round loss to American fourth seed Jessica Pegula.
World No. 42 Wang served three double faults and saved just two of seven break points en route to a 6-2, 6-1 defeat.
Women's half marathon race wraps up in Shanghai
(China Daily) Down the finish line adjacent to the Suzhou Creek in Shanghai's Changning district, Annelise Boluen slowly adjusted her breath to calm down, just after concluding the 2025 Shanghai Women's Half Marathon on March 9.
Rio Takeda of Japan shoots a blistering 8-under 64 in China to win her second LPGA title
(AP) Rio Takeda shot a blistering 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament by six shots ahead of Minjee Lee of Australia, the second LPGA title for the young Japanese.
The 21-year-old Takeda finished on 17-under 271 for the four rounds on China’s southern island of Hainan.
China's Xu, Yang advance in women's doubles at Indian Wells
(Xinhua) Chinese women's doubles pair Xu Yifan and Yang Zhaoxuan reached the last 16 at Indian Wells with a 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory over compatriots Wu Fang-Hsien and Jiang Xinyu on Saturday.
Djokovic again stunned by a lucky loser at Indian Wells
(China Daily) Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.
China's Zheng beats Azarenka to move into Indian Wells third round
(Xinhua) Chinese Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen beat former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells on Friday.
Eighth-seeded Zheng secured her first victory against Azarenka in their three encounters.
Ski mountaineering races to Olympic debut
(China Daily) Emily Harrop wasn't fast enough going downhill on skis to get near the podium in Alpine skiing. But she's proving tough to beat going uphill.
China targets three points against Saudi Arabia in WC qualifier, says player Lin
(Xinhua) China is determined to secure a win against Saudi Arabia in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier, according to forward Lin Liangming.
The Chinese national team is undergoing an intensive training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in preparation for the crucial match set for March 20.
Fonseca delivers in Indian Wells debut, Raducanu knocked out
(China Daily) Highly touted Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Britain's Jacob Fearnley 6-2 1-6 6-3 in his Indian Wells debut on Thursday while Emma Raducanu suffered an early exit.
Adidas reports double-digit sales growth in China
(Xinhua) German sportswear giant Adidas recorded double-digit growth in net sales in China last year, highlighting the market's role as a key driver of the company's overall performance.
China's Buyunchaokete wins opening match at Indian Wells
(Xinhua) China's Buyunchaokete secured a straight-set victory over Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the ATP 1000 Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday.
Naomi Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
(China Daily) Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday.
Hong Kong's sports medicine expertise lifts athletes to new heights
(China Daily) In 2022, Hong Kong squash player Abbie Leung Ka-huen faced a career crisis when a knee injury shattered her dreams at the Asian Junior Individual Championships. A year later, she made a remarkable comeback, clinching two medals in international competitions.
LeBron James becomes first NBA player to reach 50,000 points
(Xinhua) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs on Tuesday.
Dramatic derby, rising stars highlight Chinese Super League round 2
(China Daily) The Chinese Super League (CSL) concluded its second round on Monday, headlined by a thrilling Beijing Guoan-Shanghai Shenhua derby draw and defending champion Shanghai Port maintaining its perfect start.
Interview: CBA All-Star Weekend honors past while fueling China's basketball future
(Xinhua) The 30th CBA All-Star Weekend, held in Changchun, Jilin province, from Feb. 28 to March 2, not only celebrated three decades of China's premier basketball event but also highlighted the country's emerging talent.
China's Yuan claims second WTA doubles title at ATX Open
(China Daily) China's Yuan Yue captured her second career WTA doubles title on Sunday, as she teamed with Russia's Anna Blinkova to stage a comeback win over Zhang Shuai of China and American McCartney Kessler in the ATX Open final.