Federer's Slams record not impossible, says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic on Wednesday said breaking Roger Federer's record of 17 Grand Slam titles was one of his main motivations as he looks to prolong his stay at the top of men's tennis.

UEFA backing on the line for Platini

A week after receiving the resounding backing of his UEFA colleagues, Michel Platini could discover that support for him has cooled after European soccer leaders discuss the suspended president's ethics case on Thursday.

Odom's short slide into the abyss

Haunted by personal demons, popular two-time NBA champion fighting for his life after being found unconscious at brothel

Bautista's blast caps Jays' wacky clincher

Jose Bautista wiped out the need for protests or umpire reviews with the Toronto Blue Jays' biggest home run since Joe Carter's historic shot.

Amazing Grace hits right key

Those traveling, song-loving 'Fanatics' at the Presidents Cup had no trouble finding the right tune for Branden Grace, with a slight change of lyrics.

Merit race heats up as players jockey for spots

With only two weeks left before the cut-off date, players will be pulling out all the stops as they vie for berths in the lucrative CIMB Classic in Malaysia and the WGC-HSBC Champions in China.

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Roger, over and out at Masters

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer crashed out to little-known Spanish left-hander Albert Ramos-Vinolas in a major shock in his opening match at the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Tuesday.

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.