Issue: September 10, 2010 (Archive)

Friday, September 10, 2010

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Experience will do China world of good, says boss
Bolstered by Team China's appearance in the knock-out stage at the world basketball championship despite managing only one win, coach Bob Donewald now has his eyes on the upcoming Asian Games.

World champ Higgins pays penalty over bribery scandal
World No1 John Higgins, pictured, was banned for six months and fined 75,000 (HK$904,000) but cleared of accepting a bribe to fix snooker matches.

It's a crying shame
Australia's triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice made a tearful public apology for making a homophobic comment on Twitter, saying her words were "thoughtless" but not meant to offend.

China coach plays down Asian Cup hopes
Despite improved play in recent months by China's beleaguered team including a draw with Paraguay this week, coach Gao Hongbo has urged fans to lower expectations for next year's Asian Cup.

Afridi struggling to lift Pakistan morale
Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi admitted he had a job on his hands to raise the morale of his scandal-hit side after they were bowled out for just 89 by England in a Twenty20 loss.

Grudge match as Saints kick off repeat bid
The New Orleans Saints will be seeking their second successive Super Bowl rings when the NFL season begins this week with 14 players serving suspensions.

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