Don't be fooled by the heavenly scenery. The 185-kilometer BMW Hood to Coast China Relay is a trip to hell and back designed for only the hardiest runners.
China's former swimming world champion Ning Zetao has kept a low profile since his sudden retirement in March.
With seven weeks remaining until the top eight players on each team officially qualify for the Presidents Cup, four Asian stars - Li Haotong of Chinese mainland, CT Pan of Chinese Taipei, Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama - are in the running to automatically qualify for the International Team that will square off against Team USA.
Reigning champion Xander Schauffele will be challenged by the world's top four ranked players - Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose - at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions tournament from Oct 31 to Nov 3 at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai.
LONDON - China's Wang Qiang said confidence is everything as she looks to cause an upset at Wimbledon.
Former world No 1 Andy Murray made a victorious return to Wimbledon, where he won two of his three Grand Slam singles titles, partnering with Pierre-Hugues Herbert to a four-set win in their first-round doubles match on Thursday.
Being in the right - or wrong - place when it matters most separates winners from losers
LYON - Jackie Groenen had not even managed a shot on target before coming up with the goal that sent the Netherlands through to its first women's World Cup final on Wednesday.
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Peru coach Ricardo Gareca praised his squad for overcoming adversity after it reached the Copa America final with a 3-0 win over defending champion Chile on Wednesday.
It took Hu Qingwei nearly 30 hours to fly from Shanghai to Brazil, but the arduous journey and jet lag were more than worthwhile as he watched his idol Lionel Messi from the stands at the ongoing Copa America.
Zhang Shuai reveled in producing another little piece of Chinese tennis history at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
LONDON - Cori Gauff, the 15-year-old American schoolgirl who stunned five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round, continued her Wimbledon dream debut on Wednesday when she eased into the last 32, proclaiming: "I can beat anyone."
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