Cleveland relishing role as underdog

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Las Vegas is betting against them and the bookies are hardly alone.

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Time for drastic action

Hundreds of restaurants and guesthouses around the Erhai Lake, a popular tourist spot in Yunnan province's Dali Bai autonomous prefecture have been asked to suspend business to protect the environment.

Surrounded by sea

Islands have long been associated with paradise, but it's only recently that a growing number of affluent Chinese travelers have started heading to archipelagos during summer sojourns.

Chongli wants to outgrow its reputation as a winter playground

A winter resort is trying to be a year-round getaway for visitors. Situated in Hebei province's Chongli area, the Fulong Four Seasons Town was a hit with winter vacationers after it opened in December.

May weather coy about accepting McGregor bout

LONDON - Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr said on Saturday that if and when he decides to come out of retirement, a fight against UFC champion Conor McGregor is "90 percent" likely.

Buemi revs up Renault in Paris

PARIS - Sebastien Buemi gave Renault e.dams its most important win of the year by producing a dominant display in front of the team's home crowd in Saturday's Qatar Airways Paris ePrix.

Warriors whip walking wounded

SAN ANTONIO - The Spurs were injured, but Golden State was expecting a fevered fight on the five-time NBA champion's home floor on Saturday night.

Super sub Aberg provides timely jolt for Preds

ANAHEIM, California - Pontus Aberg spent most of the season in the minors and had a part-time depth role for the Nashville Predators in these Stanley Cup playoffs until injuries thrust him into a key role in Saturday's Game 5 of the NHL's Western Conference final.

Bourdais' fiery cash mars Indy 500 qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS - Sebastien Bourdais will undergo surgery to repair a fractured pelvis after a fiery crash in Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday.

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The two sides of a legend

"I made a mistake, again," said Qin Yi, during her opening remarks at a cultural salon dedicated to her, one day before International Women's Day.