Cubbies' hit parade sews up series

For the Chicago Cubs and their ever-hopeful fans, this bash was a long time coming.

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Jordan's rules still in play in China

NBA icon Michael Jordan is impressed by the game's rapid growth in China, where his star continues to shine 12 years after his retirement.

Driving game forward

Authentic NBA experiences and visits by high-profile stars will thrill Chinese fans in the future as a result of the league welcoming a new long-term sponsorship deal.

A perfect 10 for England

England made it a perfect 10 wins out of 10 in its Euro 2016 qualifying campaign as it completed its road to France campaign with a 3-0 victory over Lithuania on Monday.

FIFA probe puts squeeze on Thai boss

FIFA's ethics watchdog on Monday banned Thai soccer boss Worawi Makudi for 90 days as acting president Issa Hayatou delayed his arrival at the sport's world headquarters by 24 hours.

Pele pained by agents' influence

Brazil still produces the world's best soccer players, but the growing influence of agents has created a mountain of woes for the national side, Pele said on Monday.

11 EPL nominees for African crown

Titleholder Yaya Toure of Manchester City is among 11 English Premier League stars nominated for the 2015 African Footballer of the Year award.

Home sweet homers for Cubs

The young sluggers of the Chicago Cubs are making themselves at home in the playoffs.

Holland shelled as Jays force Game 5

Adrian Beltre returned to the Texas lineup despite a bad back, but Derek Holland didn't give the slugging third baseman much of a chance to help the Rangers avoid a trip back to Toronto for a deciding Game 5 in AL Division Series.

Cilic cuts it close in shootout with Wu

Former US Open champion Marin Cilic fought off a match point before rallying to defeat local hope Wu Di 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the opening round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Monday.