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Li teeing up shot at history

Li Haotong will have history on his mind when the Volvo China Open tees off at Beijing's Topwin Golf and Country Club on Thursday.

Rules refresher could come in Nick of time

LONDON - British golf legend Nick Faldo believes players need to be "brought up to speed" on the sport's complicated rulebook to avoid any repeat of the rows that have blighted recent major championships.

Warriors' sweeping statement

PORTLAND, Oregon - Long after the Trail Blazers had left the court on Monday night, several Golden State players continued to celebrate on the floor at Moda Center to the delight of a large contingent of yellow-clad fans chanting "War-ri-ors! War-ri-ors!"

Marbury motivated to remain in China

Stephon Marbury's agent said on Tuesday they are in discussions with several Chinese clubs after the former NBA All-Star parted ways with the Beijing Ducks on the weekend.

Monte Carlo never a gamble for Nadal

MONACO - As the first men's tennis player in the Open era to win the same title 10 times, Rafael Nadal showed on Sunday he's likely the best ever on clay after easily beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-3 in an all-Spanish final at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Rivals' wrath overshadowing Sharapova's Stuttgart return

STUTTGART, Germany - Maria Sharapova returns after a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday, desperate to rediscover the glory which brought her five Grand Slams, the world's No 1 ranking and a spectacular multi-million dollar lifestyle.

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LeBron shows Pacers no pity

INDIANAPOLIS - LeBron James stuck to a familiar script on Sunday.

Nene fires up Rockets on off-night for Harden

OKLAHOMA CITY - James Harden's shot was off, and one of the most unlikely players on Houston's roster came to the rescue.

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Boxing Back injury KOs Fury's title try

Enrique ecstatic as Messi magic sends Real reeling

MADRID - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique reveled in turning the tables on Real Madrid as Lionel Messi struck deep into stoppage time to edge a thrilling El Clasico 3-2 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday.