Yao giving kids a boost

In an indoor court at Shanghai's Yuanshen Basketball Park, 13-year-old Tian Yuke and a group of other children were practicing sliding, dribbling and defending, coached by former NBA point guard Gary Payton.

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Cahill bullish on Shanghai Shenhua

Aussie sniper excited to showcase skills in China Super League

FIFA braced for four-horse presidential race

Three men remain in contention to challenge Sepp Blatter for the presidency of soccer's world governing body.

Cruyff in van Praag's corner

Soccer legend Johan Cruyff has thrown his weight behind fellow Dutchman Michael van Praag in the race for FIFA's presidency, saying his friend is "somebody you can count on."

Digest

Fletcher headed to West Brom

Djokovic's high-five effort

Serbian superstar still a portrait of perfection in final

Murray can't manufacture thunder Down Under

Andy Murray now has another burden to bear, and it's not in Britain.

What we learned

The opening Grand Slam tournament of the year ended on Sunday with Novak Djokovic winning his fifth Australian Open title and denying Andy Murray his first.

Tidbits

Expletive warning: There was a chance the men's final could contain explicit language, so it came the warning.

Another brady miracle

Patriots pivot caps record performance as Super Bowl MVP

Carroll took a shot, but the Butler did it

Pete Carroll made the call. Malcolm Butler made the play.