NFL rocked by 'minefield of negativity'

This has been the NFL's worst week.

Floyd shakes off 'bite' to stay perfect

Floyd Mayweather worked far too hard against Marcos Maidana their last time out to have to do it again in their rematch on Saturday night.

City boss slams ref after draw with Arsenal

Manuel Pellegrini accused referee Mark Clattenburg of costing his Manchester City side victory following a 2-2 draw away to Arsenal on Saturday.

Bigger, Not More Ubiquitous, is Better, Says Hermes CEO

Six years after Hermes, Europe's third-largest luxury goods group, broke ground on its fifth global Maison by renovating a heritage building on Huaihai Road in Shanghai, the store opened on Sept 12 amid pomp and pageantry.

Unmistakable chic, unmistakably French

A pair of red and white silk scarves flutters proudly in the gentle breeze of Shanghai's early autumn above the facade of a former police station in what was once the French Concession.

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To celebrate the opening of the Maison, Hermes has introduced an exclusive range of products available only at the Shanghai outlet.

Man United reaps record revenue

Despite its on-pitch struggles last season, Manchester United on Wednesday announced a 19 percent rise in annual revenue to a record $698.8 million.

Tiger and Phil are 'just getting older' - McIlroy

World No 1 Rory McIlroy is not convinced the absence of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson from the US PGA Tour Championship signals a changing of the guard in golf.

Koivu calls it a career after 18 years

Saku Koivu has retired after an 18-year National Hockey League career with the Anaheim Ducks and the Montreal Canadiens.

Cricket, Aussie Rules on menu

More Australian sporting fare will be tossed on the grill when the Great Aussie Barbie sizzles at Beijing's Dulwich College on Saturday.

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Former FBI boss heads Rice probe

An independent investigation led by former FBI director Robert Mueller will look into the NFL's handling of the Ray Rice domestic violence incident, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday night.