Global greats in Guangdong

As the year-end event of the WTA Tour, the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai is mandatory for singles players ranked from No 9 to No 19 in the WTA rankings, which ensures high-level matches.

Kuznetsova scissors her way to a cutting-edge upset

Svetlana Kuznetsova hacked off her own hair with a pair of scissors and burst into tears before saving a match point and beating defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 at the WTA Finals on Monday.

Mourinho's lips sealed after huddle with Conte

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte refused to divulge the content of their terse touchline exchange after Chelsea's 4-0 win on Sunday.

City's winless streak grates Guardiola

Pep Guardiola kept his Manchester City players in the dressing room for nearly an hour after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Southampton - City's fifth straight match without a victory.

'Classique' a boring fizzle in the drizzle

There was nothing 'Classique' about it as Paris Saint-Germain and bitter rival Marseille conjured up an uninspiring 0-0 draw in relentless rain in the French capital on Sunday.

Morata puts Real on top

Real Madrid took advantage of Atletico Madrid's first loss of the season at Sevilla to move to the top of La Liga as Alvaro Morata struck a late winner to secure a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Two for the show

Yao Ming and Allen Iverson went head-to-head on the weekend.

EPL veterans laud Haikou facility

It won't be long before China is producing world-class soccer players.

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One heartache will end, one will go on

Any other year, against any other team, the Cleveland Indians would be the sentimental choice to win the World Series.

'Cursed' Cubs back in World Series

Anthony Rizzo caught the ball for the final out and Wrigley Field erupted.