WTA boss bullish on China

The chief executive of the Women's Tennis Association predicts the increasing popularity of the sport in China and the improvement in talent development will produce a successor to Li Na.

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Zou living his world title dream

As methodical as a surgeon and cool as an assassin, Zou Shiming punched his way to the vacant WBO world flyweight title on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao reclaims WBO title for third time

Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight on Saturday.

Autism subtle or absent for some at risk

Think autism and an image of an awkward boy typically emerges. The developmental disorder is at least four times more common in boys, but scientists taking a closer look are finding some gender-based surprises: Many girls with autism have social skills that can mask the condition.

Have a kid with migraines? Sugar pills work as well as drugs

Sugar pills worked as well at preventing kids' migraines as two commonly used headache medicines, but had fewer side effects, in a study that may lead doctors to rethink how they treat a common ailment in children and teens.

Get rid of the shaking

When someone says "ET", many people will perhaps instantly think of the alien in the 1982 American science fiction fantasy movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Healthy breakfast - the key to balanced nutrition

A healthy, nutritious breakfast should contain high-quality protein, carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables, and should be cooked healthily, but too many Chinese fail to eat this kind of a meal, an expert said at the kickoff for the 2016 China Nutrition Communication Conference and Amway Nutrilite Nutrition China charity campaign, which runs through November and will comprise nutrition education events in cities all over China.

Forum focuses on medical care for the elderly

The recently held 4th Fourth Health Policy Decision Makers Forum Asia-Pacific, an international platform for stakeholders in health policy and strategy in the Asia-Pacific region, focused on innovative solutions for eldercare.

Cubs finally conquer Series curse

Kris Bryant started to smile even before he fielded the ball.

Murray will need more magic to usurp Djokovic

If Andy Murray hopes to take Novak Djokovic's No 1 ranking at the Paris Masters this week, he must play significantly better than he did in a scrappy win over Fernando Verdasco in the second round on Wednesday.

Allegri adamant on Juve's chances

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said his squad can still finish atop its Champions League group after Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Lyon dashed hopes of early qualification to the last 16.