Cream of crop set to do battle in Beijing

A golden line-up will grace the China Open during the Golden Week holiday period in Beijing this fall.

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Floyd schools gutsy McGregor

LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. put on a show in the last fight of his spectacular career.

Cleveland stalls over Irving-Thomas trade

CLEVELAND - The blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas has hit a snag.

Reflections on life set to music

As a teenager, Ke Da-wei was a big fan of pop music and whenever he bought a new CD he would avidly read the booklet inside the CD case.

Movie-inspired musical that's almighty fun

The award-winning musical, Sister Act, which is based on the 1992 comedy film of the same title starring Whoopi Goldberg, opened in Beijing on Aug 18 and will run till Sept 3.

New York yearns for meeting of familiar old foes

NEW YORK - Their rivalry has stretched 13 years and 37 matches, but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have never met at the US Open, a staggering anomaly that seems certain to be corrected at this year's final Grand Slam, which starts on Monday.

'NextGen' knocking louder on the door

NEW YORK - At a towering 6-foot-6, Alexander Zverev is closer to tennis' glass ceiling than most.

Open contenders preparing to pounce

NEW YORK - Serena Williams is about to have a baby, Victoria Azarenka will stay home with hers and the US Open women's field is pregnant with suspense over who might win.

Sharapova out to silence detractors

NEW YORK - Former world No 1 Maria Sharapova makes her first Grand Slam appearance next week since serving a 15-month doping suspension, bringing renewed passion and resolve to the US Open.

Lin digs deep to keep 6 in sight

GLASGOW - China's Lin Dan came from behind to keep alive his hopes of a sixth world title on Wednesday as the 33-year-old saw off Denmark's Emil Holst 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 in a draining 81 minutes at the World Badminton Championships.

Clubs urged to take action after 'Chinese Modric' crash

SHANGHAI - Chinese soccer chiefs have urged clubs to rein in their players after a promising midfielder nicknamed the "Chinese Modric" allegedly smashed his Porsche into several other cars while under the influence of alcohol.