Li enters last 8

CHINA’S Li Na stunned Belgian fourth seed Kim Clijsters 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, the United States, on Monday.

China coach

FORMER Swedish national women’s coach Marika Domanski-Lyfors signed a contract yesterday to coach the Chinese women’s soccer team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said.

Playoff spot

THE Houston Rockets beat Milwaukee Bucks at home Monday, which put the Rockets in the playoffs after missing the field in 2006.

Drugs charges

FORMER China goalkeeper Liu Yunfei has spent eight days in jail for “taking part in narcotics-related activities” in a Shanghai hotel room, State media reported yesterday.