Justin time: BoSox tap Chinese talent

Justin Qiangbarenzeng is reaping the benefits of an accelerated baseball education.

Golds keep flowing for the dream team

BUDAPEST - Fueled by Olympic champions Chen Aisen and Shi Tingmao, China's diving team clinched two more gold medals in synchronized events at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday.

'For sale' sign on Rockets

HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets are going up for sale.

China proves perfect pick-me-up for Pato

SHANGHAI - Alexandre Pato is rediscovering his love for soccer in China after a prolonged period in the doldrums that saw his career take a drastic nosedive.

Taxing toll on transfers

SHANGHAI - Wayne Rooney led the big names linked with a move to China, but the only arrivals before the latest transfer window shut last Friday were striker Anthony Modeste and a cast mostly of freebies, loanees and has-beens.

Totti sticks to Roman roots

ROME - Francesco Totti confirmed his retirement on Monday, but the Roma legend announced "a new adventure" as he became a director of the capital club.

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Roger is Wimbledon's gr-eight-est

LONDON - After Roger Federer smashed an ace to close out a Wimbledon final that was more of a coronation than a contest, he sat in his chair and wiped away tears.

Swiss superstar surprised by age-defying achievements

Roger Federer said on Sunday he never thought he'd be a record eight-time Wimbledon champion and would even have laughed if he was told he'd win two majors in 2017.

Blistering pace leaves Cilic in tears

LONDON - In pain and in tears, Marin Cilic never really had a chance.

What they say

"It's disbelief I can achieve such heights. I wasn't sure I would ever be here in another final after last year."

Red Star set for Canada challenge

Joining the Canadian Women's Hockey League has stoked Kunlun Red Star's confidence for realizing its golden dream at the 2022 Winter Olympics.