James stars as England come to life at World Cup Lauren James shone again with two fine goals as England put in their best performance of the Women's World Cup so far to sweep aside … China • 01 Aug
Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 13 England are looking to cement their place in the knock-out stages as they take on China in Adelaide on Day 13 of the Women's World … FIFA Women's World Cup • 31 Jul
China shrug off red to beat Haiti and keep hopes alive Wang Shuang kept China's Women's World Cup campaign alive by converting a penalty in a 1-0 win over Haiti at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, with … FIFA Women's World Cup • 28 Jul
Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 9 England are back in action on Day 9 of the Women's World Cup as they take on Denmark in their Group D clash at the … FIFA Women's World Cup • 27 Jul
Super-sub Vangsgaard earns Denmark vital win over China Substitute Amalie Vansgaard's last-minute goal gave Denmark a winning start to their first Women's World Cup campaign since 2007 with a 1-0 victory against China … FIFA Women's World Cup • 22 Jul
After fraught build-up, Xi Jinping opens Winter Games Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the opening of the Beijing Winter Games, triggering a burst of fireworks that marked the start of an Olympics whose … Olympics • 04 Feb 22
Athletes warned to use 'burner phones' in Beijing National Olympic Committees in some Western countries are advising their athletes to leave personal devices at home or use temporary phones due to cybersecurity concerns … Olympics • 20 Jan 22
IOC confirms second call with Peng Shuai, plans meeting The International Olympic Committee says it has spoken again with tennis player Peng Shuai as it reacted to the WTA's suspension of tournaments in China. Tennis • 02 Dec 21
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns The Women's Tennis Association has suspended all tournaments in China amid fears for the safety of Chinese player Peng Shuai. Tennis • 01 Dec 21
Peng case being 'maliciously hyped', claims China China's foreign ministry said today that "certain people" should stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicisation" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as foreign … Tennis • 23 Nov 21
Peng video call not enough to address concerns - WTA Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai's video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) does not address or alleviate concern about her wellbeing, … Tennis • 22 Nov 21
Beijing marathon postponed amid rising Covid cases The Beijing Marathon has been postponed indefinitely after Sunday's race was called off amid rising Covid-19 cases in China. Athletics • 26 Oct 21
China to pause league for three months for WCQ campaign China will put its domestic football league on hold for more than three months to boost the national team's chances of reaching the World Cup … Soccer • 06 Jul 21
US wants to 'discuss' Beijing Olympics boycott calls The United States will discuss calls to boycott the Beijing Olympics with its allies after growing pressure to shun the Winter Games on human rights … Olympics • 06 Apr 21
Bach: Boycotting China Olympics only hurts athletes An athlete boycott of next year's Beijing Winter Olympics over China's human rights abuses would not achieve anything, the president of the International Olympic Committee … China • 12 Mar 21
Next year's World Indoor Championships pushed back The 2021 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing have been pushed back until 2023, athletics' international governing body has announced. Athletics • 10 Dec 20
NBA to 're-evaluate' China academies after abuse claims Young players have been physically abused and left without schooling at NBA basketball academies in China, which were described as "sweat camp(s) for athletes", an … Basketball • 30 Jul 20
China rules out hosting major events for rest of 2020 China will not hold most international sporting events for the rest of 2020 as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, the government … Other sport • 09 Jul 20
Sonia O'Sullivan on the lingering frustration from 1993 Former Olympic champion Sonia O'Sullivan talks to Des's Island Discs on RTÉ Radio 1 about her sense of frustration about the turn of events at … Athletics • 09 Jun 20
China calls up three foreign-born players China has included three naturalised players in the national squad for the first time as coach Li Tie has gathered the side in Shanghai for … Soccer • 11 May 20
China players finish quarantine but no date for return China's football team have completed their quarantine after returning from Dubai last month and will go back to their respective clubs. Soccer • 06 Apr 20
China says no resumption of major sporting events The Chinese government have ruled out an immediate resumption of major sporting events, including football and basketball, as the country faces a second wave of … Soccer • 01 Apr 20
Chinese Super League postponed over coronavirus fears China's domestic football season is among a number of sporting events and competitions postponed as the country tries to control the spread of the coronavirus Soccer • 30 Jan 20
Ireland tune up for Olympic qualifier with China win Ireland outgunned China in an entertaining Test at the National Hockey Stadium in UCD as they ramped up preparations for their two-legged Olympic qualifier against … Hockey • 22 Sep 19
Arnautovic completes his move to China Marko Arnautovic has completed his move from West Ham to Shanghai SIPG, the Premier League club have announced. Soccer • 08 Jul 19
