Novak wary of dandy Andy

Novak Djokovic heads into this week's Paris Masters with his No 1 ranking under serious threat from Andy Murray.

Zhang poised to challenge the best

Chinese star Zhang Shuai is challenging the world's top players at the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, the Tour's year-end event, which runs through Sunday in the Guangdong city.

Hamilton hot on Rosberg's heels

Lewis Hamilton is in top form and winning races again.

Shenzhen's ground game sinks Clipper

The Qingdao Clipper should be in a snarly mood for the inaugural China Arena Football League championship game against the Beijing Lions on Nov 6 in Shanghai.

Durant finds range against pesky Suns

The Golden State Warriors with Kevin Durant are still an early season work in progress, as evidenced by Sunday's close call against the Suns in Phoenix.

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Soccer

Stubborn Cubs live to fight another day

They have waited 108 years for a championship, so with this World Series on the verge of slipping away, the Chicago Cubs could wait no longer on Sunday.

Indians a win from Series title

One more win and baseball fans everywhere might finally believe in these Cleveland Indians.

Matsuyama cruises to maiden WGC title in Shanghai

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan never gave anyone a chance on Sunday, closing with a 6-under 66 to win the HSBC Champions and become the first Asian winner in the 18 years of the World Golf Championships.

Fantastic Feng wins in Malaysia

Feng Shanshan won the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia on Sunday to cap a string of top finishes that started with an Olympic bronze medal.

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Pep hails Aguero the 'Special One'

Sergio Aguero was branded Manchester City's 'Special One' after ending the worst run of manager Pep Guardiola's career.