Woods hires new swing coach

Tiger Woods, the former world No 1 set to return to golf in less than two weeks, said on Saturday Chris Como is his new swing coach.

Aussie boss vows strong comeback

Australia coach Michael Cheika repudiated claims his side would be demoralized and exhausted after a second successive defeat on its Northern Hemisphere tour but would rebound for the final Test against England.

Promoting Old Italian Recipes

On a typical Thursday morning, food editors and reporters in Beijing gathered at Via Roma Italian restaurant, to see what a visiting guest dubbed the "King of Pasta" will turn out to be like.

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Threats over World Cup corruption testimony

A whistleblower who gave evidence of corruption against the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid claimed on Wednesday she had been offered FBI protection in light of threats made against her and her children.

Cyclone warning for Volvo fleet

A tropical storm was barring the way to Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's hopes of back-to-back victories in the second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race when the fleet returned to the open seas on Wednesday.

Dad plays down Messi's exit remark

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has sought to play down comments his son made this week which suggested the four-time World Player of the Year could consider leaving Barcelona.

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Pac Man looking to reload

Manny Pacquiao didn't need the huge bouquet of flowers he was holding to feel welcome in this gambling enclave, where he will be fighting at an odd hour on Sunday against an opponent who has to already feel as though he won boxing's biggest lottery.

Klitschko eyes a quartet

Undisputed heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko of the Ukraine says he plans to become the first boxer in history to hold all four major world titles.

Zou holds key to $1 billion bonanza

Already the biggest name in boxing that the rest of the world has never heard of, China's Zou Shiming on Sunday could transform himself into the wild card that makes or breaks the richest event in sports history: a bout worth $1 billion.