Tiger limping on road to Augusta

The last time Tiger Woods quit in the middle of a round because of an injury, he won his next tournament. He then followed that with his highest score ever in the Masters, the ultimate measure of Woods these days.

Nanshan to host international qualifier for us women's open

In recognition of the global growth of women's golf, the 2014 US Women's Open will offer unprecedented qualifying events in China, Japan, South Korea and England.

Agassi in no hurry to be a coach

As a player, Andre Agassi relied as much on a razor-sharp tennis brain as brute force to collect eight major titles.

Haikou hosting golf's top women

Four of the world's top six female golfers are spearheading a strong international field at the World Ladies Championship, which tees off on Thursday at Mission Hills, Haikou, Hainan province.

Rivelino says iconic No 10 jersey has lost its mystique

Think of Brazil's famous No 10 jersey and the mind conjures images of Pele, Zico or Rivaldo, swaggering past transfixed defenders with a nonchalant dip of the shoulder before firing the ball past a helpless goalkeeper.

Maradona: Messi doesn't need title to cement greatness

Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among soccer's all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona said on Tuesday.

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Spain building confidence for title defense

Spain will open its defense of the World Cup the same way it ended the 2010 tournament in South Africa - by facing the Netherlands.

FA charges Pardew in wake of head-butt

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew faces the prospect of a lengthy touchline ban after being charged with "improper conduct" by the Football Association on Monday following his head-butt on Hull's David Meyler.

Friendly fire will help determine final World Cup rosters

Brazil-born Diego Costa could finally make his Spain debut on Wednesday when the world and European champion hosts Italy in one of more than 60 friendly internationals being played worldwide.

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Li too busy for league, targets No 1

Australian Open champion Li Na on Monday defended her decision to skip the International Premier Tennis League, as she targets more Grand Slams and the world No 1 ranking.