Alvarez proves he's the Mexican master

LAS VEGAS - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez left no doubt who is the top active Mexican boxer by dominating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Deadly Durant keeps Warriors rolling

SALT LAKE CITY - The Golden State Warriors gave another big example why they signed Kevin Durant during the offseason, and why others around the NBA were dismayed with the addition.

Distinguished double act realizes Derby dream

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.

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Guardiola looks back in anger

MANCHESTER, England - Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City is the Premier League's most creative team, but Saturday's 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace left the Spaniard frustrated by his team's wastefulness in front of goal earlier in the season.

Madrid mauling leaves hapless Adams envious

MADRID - Tony Adams believes he will be harshly judged given the resources available to him for his ill-fated short spell at Granada after his already relegated side was thrashed 4-0 by Real Madrid on Saturday.

Higuain Hart-ache for Torino

MILAN - Gonzalo Higuain fired a last-gasp equalizer past England goalkeeper Joe Hart to rescue Juventus in a 1-1 derby draw with Torino on Saturday that kept the Serie A giant's title celebrations on ice.

From songs to canvas

In 1997, Ai Jing visited New York for the first time, when she performed at the CMJ Music Festival in Lincoln Center, an important New York showcase for new bands and musicians from around the world.

China streams its way to stardom in recording industry

The global recording market for music grew by 5.9 percent in 2016, the highest since 1997, according to the latest report of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

Juve poised for final countdown

MONACO - Gonzalo Higuain urged his Juventus teammates to keep their feet on the ground after he scored both goals in a brilliant 2-0 win in Monaco on Wednesday that left the Italian squad on the brink of the Champions League final.

Traore plays Lyon tamer as Ajax forges ahead

AMSTERDAM - Bertrand Traore scored two goals and set up another as Ajax whipped Lyon 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Wednesday.

Totti set to take on new role at Roma

ROME - Roma icon Francesco Totti will retire at the end of the season when the 40-year-old's contract expires, the club's new sporting director Monchi said on Wednesday.