Zou's injury puts focus on big guys

With the Zou show on temporary hold, China's boxing spotlight has shifted to a Great Wall of neophyte heavyweights.

One more rumble for Rios, Alvarado

Mike Alvarado burst out laughing when his upcoming opponent dropped to one knee and playfully proposed marriage.

Jealousy spurred lady referee

Wivine Tshidibi, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only female boxing referee, said she battled her way to renown in a man's world thanks to a "fit of jealousy."

Fury sets sights on Klitschko after Chisora rout

After beating fellow Brit Derek Chisora for the British and European heavyweight titles two weeks ago, Tyson Fury has set his sights on WBA, IBF and WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko.

'Extraordinary' effort by Real

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed his "extraordinary" players after they set a Spanish record with their 19th straight triumph on Tuesday, blanking Ludogorets 4-0 at home in Champions League Group B.

Gunners getting back on target

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday was exactly what he needed after a traumatic week.

Rodgers regroups after early CL exit

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers vowed his team would redouble its efforts to secure a return to the Champions League after it was knocked out of the competition by Basel on Tuesday.

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Djokovic sees storm coming

With a crop of talented young players such as Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic knocking on the door of the exclusive men's Grand Slam club, the "Big Four" hegemony over the game's top tournaments might be coming to a close, said Novak Djokovic.

Radwanska has eyes on the prize

Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska hopes to win the first Grand Slam title of her career after hiring 18-time champion Martina Navratilova as her new "super coach".

No yankee doodle dandies for Sampras

Pete Sampras believes the sorry state of American men's tennis will continue for some time with no real talent on the horizon.

WTA serves television megadeal

The WTA has agreed to a media rights contract it says will be worth more than $525 million over 10 seasons from 2017 to 2026, with plans to produce all 2,000 or so singles matches on the women's tennis tour each year.