Teeing up for a tougher test

The sixth edition of the World Ladies Championship returns to Mission Hills Resort on Hainan Island this weekend, with a streamlined schedule aimed at intensifying the competition.

For Ilka, it's all downhill from here

ASPEN, Colorado - With her downhill title pretty much secured, Slovenia's Ilka Stuhec could've played things safe.

Sweeping into China's mainstream

Beijing is embracing the opportunity to host the 2017 World Women's Curling Championship as a learning curve on the road to welcoming the world at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Crafty Kyrgios has Novak's number

INDIAN WELLS, California - Nick Kyrgios overpowered Novak Djokovic for the second time in two weeks on Wednesday to book an Indian Wells quarterfinal against Roger Federer, who swatted aside old foe Rafael Nadal.

Schmeichel delivers a timely replay

LEICESTER, England - Just like his father nearly two decades ago, Kasper Schmeichel proved a formidable last line of defense on Tuesday with a crucial penalty save against Sevilla to help Leicester City through to the Champions League quarterfinals.

Sampaoli bristles over banishments

Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli, who was sent to the stands as his team crashed out of the Champions League at Leicester City, said he did not know why he and Samir Nasri were banished by Italian referee Daniele Orsato.

Allegri anxious to keep Juve in the groove

TURIN, ITALY - Striking a balance between scoring more while shoring up its defense will be the key if Juventus is to avoid another Champions League quarterfinal exit after cruising past Porto and into the last eight, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Tuesday.

Casillas eclipses Maldini mark

Iker Casillas set a milestone by playing for Porto in its Champions League last-16, second-leg tie against Juventus on Tuesday as the Spaniard made his 175th appearance in European competition.

Kerber's hopes cooked in California sunshine

INDIAN WELLS, California - Angelique Kerber won't celebrate her return to world No 1 with an Indian Wells title after a stunning fourth-round exit to Elena Vesnina on Tuesday.

Arnie's Army descends on Orlando

ORLANDO, Florida - Arnold Palmer will loom large over the Bay Hill Club & Lodge this week as the tournament that bears the golfing great's name takes place for the first time since his death.

Late penalty seals Evergrande's fate

SEOUL - Big-spending Guangzhou Evergrande of the Chinese Super League was held to a 1-1 draw after conceding an injury-time penalty to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.

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