Big Hurt, Torre headline HOF class

Emotions spill over as six new faces join the pantheon of all-time greats

Scott says he will be Lakers' new coach

The Los Angeles Lakers have waited nearly three months to hire a new coach, and they are apparently making Byron Scott wait a few more days.

Lebron back in no 23 jersey

NBA superstar LeBron James confirmed on Sunday he will don the No 23 jersey he wore in his first stint with Cleveland when he returns to the Cavaliers next season.

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China's Tour pioneer earns a rest

Ji looking forward to break after making history in this year's race

France reclaims former status

When the 2014 Tour de France started in Britain with a British reigning champion riding for a British team, in some quarters there was the feeling that a piece of French heritage was being dragged across the channel.

Humble Nibali living out his dream

As a teenager, Vincenzo Nibali uprooted himself from his home in Sicily to head for Tuscany - and a career on a bike.

An uncomfortable new journey to the West

One of China's most loved literary characters will soon be reincarnated on US screens, and that's causing discomfort to quite a few Chinese.

Keeping it in the family after eight years in Beijing

I knew it'd be the last time I'd see him alive. He did, too.

Telling their story

After returning from visiting Syrian refugees in southern Lebanon in May, actress Yao Chen had a recurring nightmare.

Rich pimp their planes as jet market takes off

When a Chinese customer asked for the interior of his new Bombardier Challenger 850 jet to be covered with pricey black carbon fiber, the designer was shocked - but happy to oblige.