The crates of Chateau Brehat wine from Bordeaux had gathered dust for three years in a bonded warehouse on the outskirts of Shanghai before the owners cut their losses in July, slashing three-quarters off the $50 price tag.
Australian cricket's Big Bash League has taken another swipe into the south China market and snared outstanding women's all-rounder Mariko Hill.
Australia captain and batting supremo Steve Smith on Thursday admitted it has been "a hell of a ride" from his Test debut as a leg-spinner to be named ICC Cricketer of the Year.
Embattled Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal showed signs of cracking under pressure as he stormed out of a media briefing on Wednesday after becoming annoyed by questions about his future.
New Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has asked his underperforming players to "look into the mirror" and claims their future at the club is at risk if they don't up their game.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has labeled the surprise leader as the Premier League's equivalent of Forrest Gump.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry raised the tension levels for his Christmas showdown with Cleveland's LeBron James, saying he considers himself the world's best basketball player.
Dirk Nowitzki moved past Shaquille O'Neal into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, then made the go-ahead basket with 19.2 seconds left in overtime in the Dallas Mavericks' 119-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Jason Day's drive. Jordan Spieth's flop shot. Zach Johnson's putt.
A changing of the guard in professional golf is in full swing and early returns show that the sport's young guns are drawing viewers even as Tiger Woods fades from the spotlight, says Golf Channel president Mike McCarley.
When Brazilian Football Confederation president Marco Polo Del Nero was pictured aboard his yacht being kissed by a young model, he could never have imagined the photo would become part of a corruption investigation into South American soccer.
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