Argentina, Chile stumble again

MONTEVIDEO - Argentina and Chile solved nothing in their respective bids for World Cup qualification after the South American heavyweights stumbled again on Tuesday.

Rockets command record payload of $2.2 billion

HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets have been bought by US restaurant tycoon Tilman Fertitta in a record $2.2 billion deal, the highest price ever paid for an NBA franchise.

Smoother road ahead on horizon

China's dream of World Cup qualification has once again been dashed, but the nation's pursuit of a soccer renaissance is headed in the right direction, with beefed-up initiatives for youth promotion and league development.

Sun, Ning both send signals

Sun Yang is looking forward to more glory on the world stage after dominating in the pool at the 13th Chinese National Games.

Ye rediscovers her resilience

TIANJIN - The comeback Ye Shiwen dreamed about is coming true at the Chinese National Games.

Finger fuss takes shine off England

LONDON - England could face disciplinary action against Dele Alli after the midfielder was caught on camera making an obscene gesture during Monday's 2-1 World Cup qualifier victory over Slovakia.

Werner winning hearts and minds for Germany

STUTTGART, Germany - With six goals in eight internationals, Timo Werner seems to be the answer to Germany's quest for a world-class striker - and the fleet-footed forward is gradually winning over fans.

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Roger's been counting the years

NEW YORK - Eight years after losing to Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final, Roger Federer locks horns again with the giant Argentine in New York - still convinced he should have won the match that ended his five-year reign as champion.

Rublev revels in chance to knock off Nadal

NEW YORK - Teenager Andrey Rublev, inspired by other young stars of Russian parentage, is the youngest US Open quarterfinalist since Andy Roddick in 2001 and on a collision course with his idol - Rafael Nadal.

What they say

"I always wanted to be young. Even when I was 8 years old, I was not very happy, when it was my birthday, to be 9. And I'm still the same. I am 31 and I won't be happy when my 32nd birthday comes around."