Tradition, innovation meet at Wimbledon

LONDON: Amelie Mauresmo stepped over the paint pots and surveyed the Centre Court, scene of her Wimbledon triumph last year but, without its roof, looking like a completely different arena.

De Vicenzo takes delight in Cabrera's triumph

MIAMI: Former British Open champion Roberto de Vicenzo has paid tribute to Angel Cabrera's US Open victory and expressed his delight that a fellow Argentine has won a major during his lifetime.

Hamilton may need refuge from media, says Dennis

LONDON: Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton may have to move away from surging media attention in Britain in order to protect his private life, McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has said.

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Lakers owner Buss faces two drink driving charges

Life People

Full speed ahead on the flaming red fast lane to fun

RADDA, Italy: It's sunny, but not too hot, and I am behind the wheel of a glorious, flaming red, 1965 Giulia Spider Veloce. There's an olive grove to the left, a vineyard to the right and not another car in sight.

Long ride to Finnish line

Tony Ilmoni heard the terrifying sound of ice cracking. Suddenly the steep, snowy peaks were drained of beauty. The early, crisp air had given way to unrelenting heat, turning this frozen wasteland to a melting death trap.

Life Culture

Qu is my language of love

The first collection of my poetry is called A New Song of Old Desperation. Why? It's because of my admiration of Qu Yuan.

Poetry in motion

So often, people celebrate festivals without any idea of their origins. A good example of this is the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, which starts today - the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is one of the three major traditional Chinese festivals, in addition to the Spring Festival (February 18 this year) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 25).

Remembering the essence of Chinese culture

Nearly every month featured a festival in ancient China. These festivals were deeply entrenched in daily life and were richly intertwined with cultural characteristics that can only be "seen" through one's "mind" and "heart".

Life Expat