What the eyes and the soul sometimes do not see

In viewing Yang Ming's works, you need to read between the lines

Big bucks can't guarantee success

Premier League's top spenders continue to struggle on pitch

KHL capitalizing on Beijing expansion

Beijing got an early Christmas present this week when the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League confirmed the Chinese capital has been awarded an expansion franchise in the world's second largest professional circuit.

Digest

SOCCER

Guardiola mulls future with Bayern

England's top clubs will pay particular attention to a certain Spaniard in Bavaria this festive season, with Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola due to announce his future plans before Christmas.

Rose wilted by continued life ban

Major League Baseball all-time hits leader Pete Rose said on Tuesday he is disappointed his life ban from the sport remains in place.

MLB seeks safe path for Cuban players

Major League Baseball wants to find a safe and legal way for Cubans to reach the big leagues without the need for dangerous overseas journeys in search of riches, a top MLB official said on Tuesday.

'Not guilty' pleas in FIFA case

Two prominent Latin American soccer officials pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a New York court over their alleged roles in the corruption scandal engulfing the game's graft-mired world governing body, FIFA.

Score board

Cavaliers make it look easy

King James leads way as Cleveland puts Boston back in its place

Blatt being cautious with Kyrie

Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt contends he is just being cautious with injured point guard Kyrie Irving.

Kobe leads Lakers' swamping of Bucks

Kobe Bryant felt the old spring in his legs and the familiar certainty in his shot. The rest of the Los Angeles Lakers rolled right along with him to a comfortable win.