US looking for Ryder revenge

On the face of it, Europe is ideally placed to extend its domination over the United States when the 40th Ryder Cup opens at Gleneagles on Friday.

Snapshots from past Cup clashes

The past 17 years have seen Europe dominate the United States in the Ryder Cup as never before, winning six out of eight times including the most recent matchup at the historic Medinah course outside of Chicago.

Team Europe greater than sum of its parts

Throw together some Englishmen with a Frenchman, a German and a Spaniard and you have what sounds like the start of a joke.

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Zou gunning for global fistic glory

Now that he is the first Chinese boxer to notch a hat-trick in the Top 10 pro rankings, Zou Shiming is one victory away from challenging for a world championship.

India's coaches punch in at the Games

Shiv Thapa could not hide his relief at the Asian Games boxing venue on Wednesday. Not because he had been awarded a walkover in his first bout - dodging punches was not the issue.

Kvitova, Bouchard advance in Wuhan

World No 3 Petra Kvitova overcame Caroline Garcia to power through to the semi-finals of the $2.4 million WTA Wuhan Open on Thursday, while Canadian sixth seed Eugenie Bouchard also made it into the last four.

Jeter's farewell could be a wet one

Looks as though there might be rain when Derek Jeter ends his reign in the Bronx.

Legend's retirement draws kudos

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig:

Rested Ronaldo remains red-hot

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Cristiano Ronaldo's three-week break at the start of the season to ease knee and hamstring injuries is the reason for the Portuguese's sensational form.

Tennis was 'only chance' after dad's death - Li

China's Li Na said her ground-breaking career can be traced back to the death of her father when she was 14, a pivotal moment which meant tennis success was her "only chance."