Second-seeded Rafa Nadal has not lost serve once in three one-sided victories at the US Open this week but he feels his service game needs improving in his quest for another title at Flushing Meadows.
The New England Patriots cut quarterback Tim Tebow from their roster on Saturday throwing serious doubt over the former college star's future in the professional game.
Whisper it quietly, but a beast might be stirring at Flushing Meadows.
China on Saturday edged host Japan 3-2 (25-16, 18-25, 26-24, 21-25, 15-13) in the FIVB women's World Grand Prix Finals, ranking second in the tournament behind Brazil.
The opening ceremony and event settings of the 12th National Games, the country's "mini Olympics", shows a more frugal approach to the quadrennial event. 
Games put the focus back on sports Facts about National Games Opening ceremony in photos
Six doctors told former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt he should retire. Thankfully he sought further opinions and is now looking forward to a third-round clash at the US Open.
Li Na looked like a Grand Slam champion, while Laura Robson looked like a promising teenager.
Jose Mourinho insisted he was 'unlucky' after 10-man Chelsea lost 5-4 on penalties to Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich in Friday's UEFA Super Cup final in Prague.
David Moyes has been quick to express his anger at Manchester United's tough start to the season, but a daunting trip to bitter rival Liverpool on Sunday offers an opportunity to lay down a marker in the title race.
Don Ramos, an 80-year-old weightlifter seeking a world record at the Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships, has been banned for doping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 12th National Games open in the Olympic Sports Center in the capital city of Northeast China's Liaoning province.
Backgrounder: China's National Games
Photos: Opening ceremony of 12th National Games
Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties.
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