Predators primed for first crack at cup

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Different players just keep stepping up for the Nashville Predators, and now their magical postseason run has an even bigger destination: the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup final.

Bradley buzzer beater buoys Boston

CLEVELAND - Leprechauns are imaginary. Celtic pride is very real.

Predators pounce to close on final first

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators don't have their top center, and their captain is touch and go with an upper-body injury.

Agassi addition psyches Novak for Paris push

ROME - Novak Djokovic revealed on Sunday that American great Andre Agassi will be his coach for the French Open, but said a "long-term commitment" has not been agreed yet.

Superstar Zou still up for fight

Zou Shiming insisted that he has no plans to hang up his gloves despite his increasing business commitments.

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Zidane's gritty Galacticos the Real deal

MADRID - Zinedine Zidane's transformation of Real Madrid from crisis club to champion has been rooted not in the glamor of relying purely on 'Galactico' talent but fostering a team spirit and never-say-die attitude.

Barca boss Enrique rues inconsistency

Outgoing Barcelona boss Luis Enrique lamented his side's inconsistency after it fell short of retaining its La Liga title on Sunday.

I'M NO DEVIL,blasts riled Ronaldo

Despite the joy of helping seal Real Madrid's 33rd La Liga title on Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo slammed his treatment by the media and said he is not "the devil" he is made out to be.

Allegri rallies his Turin troops for treble tilt

TURIN, Italy - Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri called on the Turin giant to complete a historic treble in the Champions League final after securing a third straight domestic league-and-cup double on Sunday.

A star is reborn

Zheng Jun achieved instant fame in 1994 with his debut album, Naked. With his rebellious voice, frank and thought-provoking lyrics and his rugged good looks, Zheng has stood out from other Chinese rockers of his generation who emerged in the early 1990s.

US band Six Appeal 'excited' about China debut

Award-winning a cappella band Six Appeal will make its China debut at the ongoing Meet in Beijing Arts Festival on Friday.