Embarrassing events at China's highest-level domestic hockey tournament have exposed weaknesses in management and player development, even as the nation looks for a breakthrough in the sport ahead of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.
WASHINGTON - Victor Hedman figured all the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to get back on track was a shift in momentum.
Wu Tuxuan couldn't wait to tee off at the Asia Pacific Classic, which opened on Thursday at St Andrews in Zhengzhou.
With a flamboyant style and emotional boldness, Masters champion Patrick Reed promises to bring excitement to September's Ryder Cup and possibly the first US victory in Europe since 1993.
ROME - Former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has been given the job of reviving the fortunes of Italy's national team six months after its stunning failure to qualify for this summer's World Cup finals in Russia.
Thomas Tuchel has been appointed the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal, the French champion confirmed on Monday.
RIO DE JANEIRO - Neymar, who hasn't played since sustaining an injury in February, was named Monday as the main cog in a Brazilian team that coach Tite said has a good chance of winning the World Cup in Russia.
Defender Rafael Marquez (pictured) could play in a fifth World Cup after he was named in Mexico's 28-player preliminary squad on Monday.
HOUSTON - Kevin Durant continues to deliver in the postseason for Golden State.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Jonathan Marchessault scored twice as the expansion Vegas Golden Knights sent a message by bouncing back with a 3-1 series-evening win over the Winnipeg Jets in Monday's Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference finals.
St. Andrews Golf Club in Zhengzhou has been the launchpad for many of the current crop of China's trailblazing professionals.
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