Kyrie keen to kiss the Cavaliers goodbye

CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving wants the stage for himself.

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Daley denies China with final flourish

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Chinese divers were marvelous. Tom Daley was even better.

Young squad 'has room for improvement'

The diving competition of the 17th FINA World Championships concluded with Tom Daley's sensational win in the men's 10m platform on Saturday as powerhouse China bagged eight out of the 13 gold medals on offer.

Klopp warns Barca off Coutinho chase

HONG KONG - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Barcelona it is wasting its time trying to sign Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho - no matter what the offer.

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Charms Of The County

Cool air greets us when we visit Libo county in Southwest China's Guizhou province in mid-July; a huge contrast from the smoldering heat we have left behind in the capital.

Visiting NYC this summer? Do like the locals: Hit the beach

Visiting New York City this summer? Take a break from Times Square, shopping and museums and do like the locals: Hop a train or ferry to the beach.

Blues bag some Real firepower in Morata

LONDON - Chelsea has reached an agreement to buy Spain international striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a reported $92 million, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Pep adamant on Aguero, but keeps coy on Sanchez

HOUSTON - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday he had no plans to sell Sergio Aguero but confirmed the club was in talks over "three or four" potential new signings.

Bhoys growing up, reckons Rodgers

GLASGOW - Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic is in a much better place to make an impression in the Champions League than last year after watching his side ease past Linfield into the third qualifying round of the competition.

Yankee doodle dandies

PHILADELPHIA - The United States overcame a battling display from El Salvador on Wednesday to advance to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi - final showdown with Costa Rica.