The leading ladies of old Shanghai

A look at some of the most famous Chinese celebrities of the past

'Tennis is a clean sport ', says ITF boss

In his first six months as president of the International Tennis Federation, David Haggerty has had anything but a quiet time settling into the new job.

Kuznetsova says equal pay is a family affair

Women athletes who sacrifice having children and raising families during the peak years of their playing careers should earn what men do, says two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.

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Defeat will not derail season - Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said his team would not allow Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by bitter rival Real Madrid affect its confidence.

Spurs manager still has title in his sights

Mauricio Pochettino was disappointed at seeing his Tottenham Hotspur side squander two points in an entertaining 1-1 draw at Liverpool but insisted it must still believe it can overtake Premier League leader Leicester.

Windies breaks Indian hearts

The West Indies achieved its "mission" of shattering India's dreams of a World Twenty20 title on home soil after it stunned the host by seven wickets to reach the final on Thursday.

Team USA women want to be paid like men

Five members of the reigning Women's World Cup champion Team USA said on Thursday they have filed a complaint against the US Soccer Federation alleging wage discrimination and insisting they should be paid the same as their male counterparts.

Jordan, Beckham richest retirees

NBA legend Michael Jordan and English soccer superstar David Beckham are the world's richest retired sports stars, according to a Forbes magazine study.

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Spotlight on cluster of shooting stars

Saturday's meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid pits the two most expensive strike forces in history against one another.