Recalling how a decade-long China adventure rejuvenated his playing career, former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury is embracing the opportunity to reignite a stagnant franchise as head coach of the China Basketball Association's Beijing Royal Fighters.
Struggling Dalian Yifang could turn to respected Spanish coach Rafa Benitez in a bid to revive its flagging Chinese Super League fortunes.
HALLE WESTFALEN, Germany - Roger Federer expressed sympathy for the younger generation of tennis stars on Sunday, saying their successes outside of the Grand Slams are unfairly overlooked.
LE CASTELLET, France - After winning the French Grand Prix on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton told Formula One's critics not to blame the drivers for "boring" processional races, but instead to turn their focus on the rule-makers.
VALENCIENNES, France - England coach Phil Neville said he was "utterly ashamed" of the behavior of Cameroon's players after his Lionesses defeated the African side 3-0 to march into the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup on Sunday night.
Brazil star Marta issued an emotional appeal to her heirs on Sunday, telling them they are responsible for the survival of the women's game in her soccer-obsessed country.
SYDNEY - Hot on the heels of her French Open victory, Ashleigh Barty officially claimed the women's world No 1 ranking on Monday, overthrowing Japan's Naomi Osaka by winning the Birmingham Classic in England.
GRENOBLE, France - Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned the best is yet to come from her team after it cruised into the quarterfinals of the World Cup with ominous ease on Saturday night.
MONTPELLIER, France - Team China hopes slicker passing and extra urgency when out of possession can help it stun Italy in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.
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