James Harden scored 21 points Thursday to lead the Houston Rockets to a 116-96 win over the Indiana Pacers in the first NBA preseason game in the Philippines.
Former world No 1 Roger Federer was ousted by Frenchman Gael Monfils at the third round while heavy favorites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both get through to the last eight at the ongoing Shanghai Masters on Thursday.
England's chances of securing automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in Brazil will be in the balance when it hosts Montenegro in its penultimate qualifying match on Friday night.
Mexico faces a must-win World Cup qualifier against Panama on Friday or risks missing the tournament, costing millions in endorsements and breaking millions of hearts in the soccer-mad nation.
France forward Karim Benzema insisted he is unconcerned about his international goal drought ahead of a friendly against Australia and Les Bleus' final World Cup qualifier at home to Finland.
Lionel Messi's injury absence is a psychological blow to Argentina and requires a solution so rivals cannot take advantage, coach Alejandro Sabella said on Wednesday.
Jack Wilshere's belief that only English-born players should turn out for the national team was branded "a bit extreme" by FA chairman Greg Dyke on Wednesday.
Roger Federer said on Wednesday he draws huge motivation from the fervent support he receives in China despite his slip from the pinnacle of the men's game.
The head of women's tennis is more than willing to take a backseat to Chinese star Li Na as the Wuhan native's impact on the game's growth in the Asia-Pacific region continues to grow.
Adam Wainwright held the hug with catcher Yadier Molina a few extra seconds, soaking in his latest pressure-packed performance for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Joe Girardi's return as manager of the New York Yankees was all about family.
Wuhan, capital city of Hubei province, will play host to the Asian leg of the Women's Tennis Association Premier 5 tour in September 2014.
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