Afghan boxer inspires youths in Kabul's first professional match

Afghan boxer inspires youths in Kabul's first professional match KABUL, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The World Boxing Union (WBU) champion, Hamidullah Rahimi encouraged the war-tired youths in Afghanistan on Tuesday by grabbing the golden belt in the first pr

China wins women's chess champion worlds

MARDIN, Turkey, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- China beat India 2.5-1.5 in the last round of the 2011 World Women Chess Team Championship (WWTC) on Tuesday to win the title in Mardin province of southeastern Turkey. Russia finished second and Georgia third. For

VOA标准英语2012--NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match

NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, New York is home to one of the worlds greatest baseball teams, the New York Yankees. On July 22, the stadium will host a World Football Challenge match as European

Real Madrid, Atletico, Barca all win in Spain's matchday 6

Real Madrid, Atletico, Barca all win in Spain's matchday 6 MADRID, Sept 30 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid had few problems brushing past Deportivo la Coruna 5-1 to remain eight points behind FC Barcelona ahead of their trip to the Camp Nou Stadium on Sunday

Real Madrid, Barcelona both win in Spain's matchday 26

MADRID, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid and BBVA Primera Liga leaders both won on Spain's matchday 26 to maintain their personal duel at the top of the league table. Barcelona(巴塞罗那) had opened up a 10 point lead with their 1-0 win in Valencia

Germany's Boll wins 2012 European table tennis championships

Germany's Boll wins 2012 European table tennis championships COPENHAGEN, Oct. 21(Xinhua) -- Germany's Timo Boll powered his way to victory over Croatia's Tan Ruiwu at the finals of the 2012 European Table Tennis Championships in Herning, central Denm

FIFA to investigate Bahrain's World Cup win

GENEVA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- FIFA have announced an investigation Thursday into Bahrain's staggering 10-0 World Cup win over Indonesia in a World Cup qualifying match in Manama. The visiting goalkeeper was sent off after just two minutes, and Bahrain'

China oust Czech 66-57 in women's basketball opener

LONDON, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Guard Ma Zengyu was perfect to score 14 out of 16 points in the first half to lead China to a 66-57 victory over the Czech Republic in the opener of the women's basketball competition at the 2012 London Olympic Games here

Uruguay's President calls for support to Suarez

MONTEVIDEO, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay's President Jose Mujica on Thursday expressed his solidarity with the country's world famous soccer player Luis Suarez, who has got himself involved in a spat on accusations of racism against French player Patr

Tough match for Barca in Spain's matchday 6

MADRID, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona face their toughest test of the season to date on Saturday night when they travel to play an in-form Sevilla. With Real Madrid not playing until Sunday again, this is another chance for Tito Vilanova's side t

China's Li Na eliminated from Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, June 23 (Xinhua) -- China's French Open champion Li Na crashed out of Wimbledon on Thursday, losing 3-6, 6-4, 8-6 to German wildcard Sabine Lisicki in the second round. 65th-ranked Lisicki will tackle Japanese qualifier Misaki Doi, who kno

Rooney to start for England's final group match

DONETSK, Ukraine, June 19 (Xinhua) -- England manager Roy Hodgson confirmed at a pre-match press conference on Monday that striker Wayne Rooney will start at the final Euro 2012 group match against Ukraine. The Manchester United striker, who just cam

Goalkeeper coach of Argentina's River Plate resigns

BUENOS AIRES, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Ubaldo Fillol, the coach for goalkeepers of the Argentine soccer club River Plate resigned his post on Tuesday following a public fallout after an incident with goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo. I do not forgive these ki

Lanus holds leadership in Argentina's Final Tournament

BUENOS AIRES, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Argentinean soccer team Lanus Sunday defeated Godoy Cruz 1-0 to consolidate the leadership in the final tournament after the sixth matchday. The match was played in Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, at 1,0

Barca move 8 clear of Madrid in Spain's matchday 4

Barca move 8 clear of Madrid in Spain's matchday 4 MADRID, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona opened up an eight-point lead over Real Madrid in the fourth round of matches in the BBVA Primera Liga in Spain. Barcelona and Madrid both played their match

Argentina's River defeat defenders Arsenal

Argentina's River defeat defenders Arsenal BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Club Atletico River Plate Sunday defeated defending champions Arsenal de Sarandi 4-0 on the ninth match-day of Argentina's premiere league initial tournament. With this win

Ethiopia rejects Banyana's request

JOHANNESBURG, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The South African Football Association's request for a postponement of Banyana Banyana's second leg 2012 London Olympic qualifying match against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on September 11 has been rejected by their oppo

Kaka to miss Real's league match against Valencia

MADRID, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spanish soccer league giant Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's coaching assistant Aitor Karanka said on Friday that Brazilian star Kaka will miss Real's match against Valencia on Saturday. Kaka just returned to training l

Lin's underdog story inspires the world

BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Although Jeremy Lin's sudden emergence came too late to make him an All-Star and he only played limited time in the Rising Star Challenge last Friday, he still managed a starring role and was not outshone by any big guys.

Allegri rues Milan's draw with Parma

Allegri rues Milan's draw with Parma MILAN, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri was disappointed that his side failed to win the match against Parma in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, but praised their performance in the 1-