Fame, set and match for Zhuhai

With China trying to fill the void left by the retirement of two-time Grand Slam champion Li Na, the nation's host cities of world-class tournaments are upping their game in a bid to better promote the sport.

NHL comes at a cost

Chinese hockey fans will shell out big bucks for the best view of flying pucks in Shanghai and Beijing next month.

How Swede it is for Arvidsson in Nashville

The Nashville Predators are making sure they keep Viktor Arvidsson around, re-signing the forward who made the second-biggest scoring jump in the NHL last season to a seven-year deal worth $29.75 million.

Froome's fourth a Tour de force

PARIS - After the champagne bubbles fade and Chris Froome drifts away from his celebrations to reflect on a fourth Tour de France win, he may do so with greater fondness than was the case with his other triumphs.

Las Vegas no gamble for Ding, Zhou

NBA China boss David Shoemaker believes promising Chinese players Zhou Qi and Ding Yanyuhang seized their opportunities to shine this summer in the US.

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Sun gracious after hammering Horton

BUDAPEST - China's Sun Yang was gracious following his 400m freestyle victory at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday as he took revenge over Olympic champion Mack Horton of Australia.

Sjostrom gives Sweden cause for celebration

Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom clocked a world-record 51.71 seconds for her leg of the women's 4x100m freestyle relay final at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday, but her team was only able to finish fifth.

Li shoots his way to stardom

SOUTHPORT, England - Li Haotong crept into unexpected contention at the British Open with the round of his life on Sunday.

Kuchar 'crushed' by loss to Spieth

American Matt Kuchar said he was "crushed" after he lost by three strokes to compatriot Jordan Spieth in a classic head-to-head battle at the British Open on Sunday.

Curry class harnesses hoop hopes

Schoolkid Zhang Ziyu has long dreamt of playing like Stephen Curry - she just never imagined she would move nearer that goal guided by her idol face to face.

NBA expanding rural reach

NBA China is set to roll out a major expansion of its education program as it ups its game in the country's schools, especially in rural areas.