True to their nickname, China's Steel Roses gave it all they had at the Women's World Cup, but it wasn't enough against technically superior Italy, which advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 triumph in Montpellier on Wednesday.
Breaking's possible Olympic inclusion have given enthusiasts of the street dance hope that it will finally shake its slacker image.
The president of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) says he is confident that breakdancing - aka 'breaking' - will feature as a medal event at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Until two months ago, Ashleigh Barty had never been ranked in the WTA's top 10.
Marcos Baghdatis, who put Cyprus in the global tennis spotlight, said on Monday he will retire from playing after Wimbledon.
THE HAGUE - A Dutchman on Monday completed a marathon swim along the route of the country's most famed ice skating race - which has not been held for two decades as climate change bites.
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.
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