That's stretching it

NEW YORK - It sounds like a tall tale, except it's true.

CoCo anxious to keep it all in the family

NEW YORK - When CoCo Vandeweghe says she's trying to become the best athlete in her family as well as a US Open champion, it's more impressive company than one might imagine.

Foreign focus on fairness

In the spirt of fair play, the Chinese National Games is relying on the expertise of overseas umpires to ensure impartiality.

Xie torches speedy rivals

The Chinese National Games produced a major surprise on Sunday when Xie Zhenye of Zhejiang clocked 10.04sec to beat favorite Su Bingtian of Guangdong in the men's 100m sprint.

Fans can't get enough of effervescent Fu

TIANJIN - One of the major attractions at the 13th National Games in Tianjin is swimmer Fu Yuanhui, an Olympic and world medalist whose loveable character never disappoints fans.

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Venus shows she can still deliver

NEW YORK - At age 37 and defying an energy-sapping disease, Venus Williams has pushed herself farther than she ever imagined to reach her 39th career Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open.

Sharapova celebrates 'great ride' in exiting Open

NEW YORK - Maria Sharapova described her return to Grand Slam center stage after a 15-month doping ban as "a great ride" despite her US Open campaign ending in the fourth round on Sunday.

Denis determined to give Canada a reason to cheer

NEW YORK - Eighteenyear-old Denis Shapovalov wants hockey-loving Canada to embrace tennis and hopes that after his star-making run at the US Open, youngsters there will think twice before getting on the ice.

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Cycling

Isco showcases superstar repertoire

MADRID - Spain coach Julen Lopetegui believes Isco is finally making his abundant talent count after scoring twice as La Roja thrashed Italy 3-0 on Saturday to close in on qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

Roger and Rafa on collision course ahead of becoming Euro teammates

NEW YORK - Roger Federer is as curious as tennis fans around the world to see if he will finally face Rafael Nadal at the US Open for the first time in their long careers.