Li looking for some Turkish delight

Rising Chinese star Li Haotong is ready to tackle the challenge of playing the $7 million Turkish Airlines Open, which teed off on Thursday and features 78 players, including Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy.

Super seven set for Shanghai

Canadian Richard T. Lee received an early birthday present by earning the final spot from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit to compete in next week's World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in China.

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Royals win marathon Series opener

An inside-the-park home run. A power failure that blacked out the TV audience. Crazy bounces, great plays and key errors.

MLB wants to end whitewash

There is a stat Major League Baseball would like to change: There are no African-American managers in the game.

New boss vows 'fundamental' calendar changes

Newly appointed Women's Tennis Assocation chief executive Steve Simon Monday vowed "fundamental changes" to the sport's grueling schedule following a rash of injuries among top players.

Li backs Pennetta over retirement choice

Chinese icon Li Na on Monday said Flavia Pennetta had made a "great choice" by going out on top after she announced her retirement in the moments following her US Open victory.

Getting their kicks in MMA fighting

The black eyes, scrapes and sweat get a little in the way of Poliana Botelho's smile but her euphoria after winning a Mixed Martial Arts title fight in Sao Paulo is unmistakable.

Atlas lured out of retirement to train Bradley

Boxing guru Teddy Atlas had to think long and hard before he finally decided to come out of retirement as a trainer and help prepare Timothy Bradley for his WBO welterweight title defense against Brandon Rios next month.

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'Kaiser' admits to Cup bid 'mistake'

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer admitted making a "mistake" in the bidding process to host the 2006 World Cup but on Monday denied votes were bought.