Warriors again best in the West

SAN ANTONIO - The Golden State Warriors made sure the inevitable was unavoidable on Monday night.

Millsap opts out of deal with Hawks

Atlanta Hawks All-Star forward Paul Millsap has opted out of his contract for next season to become a free agent this summer, according to multiple reports.

Shougang welcomes 'grateful' Zhang

Former Chinese men's national team star Zhang Yunsong is the new head coach of Beijing's Shougang women's team.

Pirates hope to find treasure in 'Sea'

When the Pittsburgh Pirates came calling, Gong Haicheng was thrilled to join their swashbuckling crew.

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.