Zlatan's milestone helps bury Marseille

Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the leading scorer in Paris Saint-Germain history on Sunday as the reigning Ligue 1 champions extended their lead at the top following a 2-1 victory over Marseille.

Li's stand set new standard

China's next generation of stars taking cue from career path of retired Grand Slam champion

Peng not rushing return to competition

Watching from the sidelines as a group of kids hit balls to each other during a junior clinic, injury-plagued Chinese ace Peng Shuai resisted the urge to join them on the court after sitting out for more than five months.

Top women's seeds make early exits

World No 2 Simona Halep lasted less than a set before an injury forced her out of the China Open on Sunday, plunging her appearance at the year-ending WTA Finals into doubt.

Nadal's uncle opens door to 'super-coach' possibility

Rafael Nadal's lifelong mentor, his uncle Toni, has opened the door to hiring a 'super-coach' if the 14-time Grand Slam-winner fails to recapture his spark next season.

Jin, 17, heads for Masters as Asia amateur cut short

Third-round leader Jin Cheng won a place at the US Masters when a typhoon meant the cancellation of the final round of Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Pellegrini hails five-star Aguero

Manuel Pellegrini has revealed Sergio Aguero required halftime treatment on a hamstring injury before his remarkable five-goal spree in Manchester City's 6-1 demolition of Newcastle.

Mourinho all but tosses in title towel

Jose Mourinho admits Chelsea's hopes of defending its Premier League title have all but disappeared.

Super Scherzer throws his 2nd no-hitter of year

Max Scherzer says he can get even better.

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Young guns need more drills to fill Li Na's shoes

The void left in the tennis world after Li Na officially announced her retirement during last year's China Open is still being felt.

Long season takes its toll on Asia swing

After the final Gland Slam of the year in Flushing Meadows, there is a migration to Asia as part of the WTA's Asian swing, but the tight end of season schedule may be a bridge too far for some players.