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Basketball

Regaling the world with music

The internationally acclaimed pianist Rueibin Chen has always believed in the overarching importance of music.

Looking for a solution to my failed New Year's resolutions

I'm going to get fit this year.

Zou focused on world title shot

Double Olympic flyweight champion Zou Shiming has vowed to put China on the global boxing map by winning his first professional world title in Macao next month.

Stone-faced Holyfield stars in road rage spot

Flashing the same stone-faced glare that once was so familiar in the boxing ring, Evander Holyfield appeared headed toward another fight.

Klitschko ready to rumble with 'Rocky'

Long-reigning world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko likens his next challenger, Bryant Jennings of Philadelphia, to Hollywood's fictional Rocky Balboa.

Mayweather not welcome Down Under

The Australian tour of the world' s best pound-for-pound boxer, Floyd Mayweather, was indefinitely postponed on Wednesday after the American, who has a history of violence toward women, was unable to secure a visa from immigration authorities.

Woeful Woods evokes sympathy

Tiger's troubles magnified after missing the cut at Phoenix

Teenage sensation Ko craves normal routine

Lydia Ko has had a few days to let her historic rise to the No 1 spot in the world ranking sink in.

Rory settles management hassle

Rory McIlroy reached a settlement with his former management company on Wednesday, cutting a multi-million-dollar deal to end their contract dispute and avoid a lengthy court case exposing the financial dealings of the world's top-ranked golfer.

Spieth pranks rookie pal

Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have known each other since they were 14 and were picked to represent the US in the Evian Junior Masters in France. Their families have stayed in each other's houses during tournaments and Spieth and Thomas often stay together on the road.

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