Zhang set to enter Wolves lair

The Wolfsburg Wolves are set to introduce China midfielder Zhang Xizhe as the fourth Chinese to play in Germany's top flight - with more likely to follow.

United gains by forcing pain

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his team's 3-0 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Sunday proved his methods are beginning to take effect at Old Trafford.

Kane striking chord with fans

In the cosmopolitan world of modern professional soccer, genuine local heroes have become increasingly rare and all the more to be treasured.

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Kobe soars above Jordan

Kobe Bryant has reached rarefied air.

Ailing Peyton gets job done

Peyton Manning was sick and sore.

Cubs shower cash on Lester

Jon Lester set Major League Baseball records for largest signing bonus and biggest upfront payment with his six-year, $155 million deal with the Chicago Cubs.

From outfielder to 'your excellency'

A former outfielder for the Chicago White Sox is all lined up for the diplomatic field.

Money talking: 'Let's make a deal'

Floyd Mayweather says he is willing to face Manny Pacquiao in a blockbuster welterweight title fight in May - but only if he receives a much larger share of the purse.

Dutch crew making waves

Dutch boat Team Brunel edged to victory in an incident-packed second leg of the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday, beating China's Dongfeng Race Team by just 16 minutes after 23 days of sailing.

Humble Hawaiian hoists Heisman

Marcus Mariota, the prototypical 21st-century quarterback, took an old-fashioned approach to become Oregon's first Heisman Trophy winner.