Wenger laments lack of efficiency from Arsenal

A subdued and somber Arsene Wenger was left to rue Arsenal's lack of efficiency after his team lost 2-1 at home to Manchester United on Saturday in a game it dominated.

Bayern extends league lead with Hoffenheim thrashing

Undefeated champion Bayern Munich continued its seemingly unstoppable charge toward the Bundesliga title, crushing Hoffenheim 4-0 on Saturday to extend its lead at the top.

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Zou, Pacquiao produce entertaining floor shows

Zou Shiming showed Rocky and The Terminator that he too knows something about dramatic flair.

Woods hires new swing coach

Tiger Woods, the former world No 1 set to return to golf in less than two weeks, said on Saturday Chris Como is his new swing coach.

Aussie boss vows strong comeback

Australia coach Michael Cheika repudiated claims his side would be demoralized and exhausted after a second successive defeat on its Northern Hemisphere tour but would rebound for the final Test against England.

Promoting Old Italian Recipes

On a typical Thursday morning, food editors and reporters in Beijing gathered at Via Roma Italian restaurant, to see what a visiting guest dubbed the "King of Pasta" will turn out to be like.

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Threats over World Cup corruption testimony

A whistleblower who gave evidence of corruption against the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid claimed on Wednesday she had been offered FBI protection in light of threats made against her and her children.

Cyclone warning for Volvo fleet

A tropical storm was barring the way to Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's hopes of back-to-back victories in the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race when the fleet returned to the open seas on Wednesday.

Dad plays down Messi's exit remark

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has sought to play down comments his son made this week which suggested the four-time World Player of the Year could consider leaving Barcelona.

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