Bad back ends Peng's season

Peng Shuai was one of the biggest casualties on the opening day of the French Open as the 24th seed managed just 33 minutes of play at Roland Garros on Sunday.

Everybody else is chasing Chelsea

While Chelsea heads into the offseason serene in the knowledge of its Premier League supremacy, the English summer holds weeks of recalibration for the teams seeking to topple the champion.

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Allegri's 'deadly' Barca warning

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned against the "deadly" ball-passing of Barcelona as the Italian champion turns its focus to the Champions League final following its final home game of the season on Saturday.

Ancelotti says he will take year-long sabbatical if sacked by Madrid

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he will take a year off if he is dismissed by the Spanish giant in the coming days after failing to win a major trophy this season.

Odegaard youngest to appear for Real

Norwegian 16-year-old Martin Odegaard became the youngest player to represent Real Madrid in La Liga when he made his first team debut as a second-half substitute against Getafe on Saturday.

Curry and Warriors push Rockets to brink

Stephen Curry scored 40 points and the Golden State Warriors made it look easy against Houston, beating the Rockets 115-80 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Hawks' Korver out for rest of playoffs

Already facing a daunting task after losing the first two games at home in the Eastern Conference finals, the Atlanta Hawks were dealt another major blow on Saturday when 3-point specialist Kyle Korver was ruled out for the rest of the playoffs because of a severely sprained right ankle.

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Biggest barrier isn't language

Literary translator Nicky Harman cannot hide her excitement when asked her what Chinese book she planned to work on next.

Modi's China visit raises expat expectations of better bilateral ties

Hundreds of Indians living in China gathered at Shanghai's World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center to hear a town hall-style speech by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 16. The event was held at the end of Modi's first visit to China since he took office last May.

Players scoff at warning of Open woes

Mike Davis has not caused this much consternation since he spoke at a PGA Tour players meeting about the evils of the long putter.