Perseverance pays for San Francisco's Ishikawa

Travis Ishikawa, mired in a slump in the minors, nearly gave up his Major League Baseball career this summer before adding his name to Giants' lore with a home run that put his club in the World Series.

Angry India might cancel 2016 WI tour

India could scrap its tour of the West Indies in 2016 after the Caribbean team's abrupt pullout on Friday, said an angry Indian cricket board (BCCI) which is also considering legal action and seekingthe intervention of the game's world governing body.

Serena leads walking wounded as injuries shadow top eight at WTA Finals

The top eight women in world tennis have limped to the season-ending WTA Finals in Singapore, with creaking knees and poor form casting a shadow over the WTA's latest big tournament push in Asia this week.

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Barcelona manager says Clasico not crucial

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says his side's Clasico showdown with Real Madrid next weekend is too early to play a decisive role in the La Liga title race.

Chelsea's poise pleases Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said Chelsea's win at Crystal Palace on Saturday showed it has the character to maintain its Premier League title challenge.

Gunners' misfires a worry for Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his players do not currently possess the ruthlessness to challenge Chelsea and Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Another quick knockout adds to Golovkin's legend

Gennady Golovkin climbed into the outdoor ring with an exuberant sellout crowd chanting his name.

Immigrants flock to Gushi root-seeking event

In Gushi - the ancestral home of many people in southern China and foreign countries - people believe traditional cultural arts like calligraphy and paintings are an important way to enhance bonds between immigrants and their original hometown.

Love of art

Gushi resident Gui Bin, a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, working on a piece of calligraphy during the Gushi Root-Seeking Cultural Festival. An art editor of the Roots Culture magazine, Gui is among local enthusiasts who advocate exchanges through the arts.

Cain punches his claim to fame

Lorenzo Cain capped the AL Championship Series with his best catch yet - the MVP trophy.

Ryder Cup reunion at BMW Masters in Shanghai

The team spirit that recently brought Europe its eighth victory in 10 Ryder Cup matches at Gleneagles will be put on hold when the stars of the show set off in pursuit of the BMW Masters title at Lake Malaren, Shanghai, from Oct 28-Nov 2.