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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.

Mourinho's right-hand man fumes after Herrera sees red

Manchester United assistant manager Rui Faria suggested sarcastically that referee Mark Clattenburg did "fantastic work" by sending off Ander Herrera during its 0-0 draw with Burnley.

Enrique seeks more precise Barcelona

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insisted his side will need an improved display when faced with the very different challenge of former Barca boss Pep Guardiola's Manchester City after laboring to a 1-0 win over Granada on Saturday.

Higuain lifts Juve over Napoli

Gonzalo Higuain hit a fairytale winner as Juventus edged the Argentine's former club Napoli 2-1 in Turin on Saturday to stretch its lead to five points at the top of Italy's Serie A.

Flavored by trade

In China, there are few places that are so closely linked with businessmen than Anhui province. The only possible rival is Shanxi province with its so-called Jin merchants.

Arrieta's arm crushes Cleveland

Jake Arrieta made a brief run at a no-hitter on Wednesday night and ended another 71-year pause between celebrations for the Chicago Cubs and their faithful fans.