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.

Bubba taking big breaks before majors

Bubba Watson has played only nine times this year, tied with Rory McIlroy for the fewest of any player among the top 75 on the PGA Tour money list.

Eyes of Texas on Spieth at Colonial

Masters champion Jordan Spieth is back home in Texas this week and set for a hero's welcome at Colonial.

Serena, Sharapova on collision course

The two biggest names and highest earners in women's sport will set off in search of another showdown when the French Open gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday.

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Top women's contenders ahead of the French Open, which starts in Paris on Sunday: