Living the American dream

The Linden Center in the sleepy village of Xizhou, Yunnan province has often been labelled as a luxury boutique hotel, but instead of providing guests with branded toiletries, limousine chauffeurs and personal butler services, the hotel owner is focusing on what he believes luxury is really about - learning.

Justin Bieber campaign boosts Calvin Klein's social status

Calvin Klein caused a spike in Bieber Fever.

Bubba seeks third green jacket

Bubba Watson was strolling up to the ninth green, toward the Augusta National clubhouse and that towering oak tree, when he was struck by a fact that still seems a bit unreal.

A return for Tiger, but not the Eisenhower Tree

Tiger Woods felt right at home at Augusta National, a golf course he has been playing since 1995.

IN BRIEF (Page 18)

Spieth a bigger threat after frustrating miss

Jordan Spieth missed a chance at a historic Masters debut victory last year under the greatest pressure of his career but returns to Augusta National this week confident and comfortable.

Five Masters rookies to watch

Not since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979 has a player won the Masters in his tournament debut. There are 20 Masters rookies in the 2015 field, below the record of 24 set last year. Here are five to look out for:

Sun still shining on China's ice

China has embarked on an icy climb to its next plateau of international sporting excellence. So for now it's all about the journey, not the destination.

Plenty of pucks between Winnipeg and Budapest

Dwayne Gylywoychuk bounced around the professional minor leagues for seven years before finding his true calling in hockey: coaching.

Rangers on a roll, but fighting history

Winning the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's best regular-season record has given the New York Rangers home-ice advantage through the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Ottawa rises as beast of the East in playoff race

The playoff chase in the NHL's Eastern Conference has gone from compelling to downright wacky. Five teams, fighting for four spots, are now separated by just three points after Tuesday's thrilling night of action.

Mercedes looking to rebound in China

Vettel's Malaysia win sends clear warning to leading team