Burke jazzed up about Utah's offseason moves

Trey Burke has enjoyed adding stamps to his passport this summer, but that doesn't mean he's been relaxing.

Hawk grounded on drug charges

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott has been arrested on drug charges.

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Jays reel in Price-y ace

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired All-Star left-hander David Price from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, the second major move in less than a week by MLB's lone Canadian club as it chases its first postseason appearance since 1993.

Gomez, Hamels join deadline trade parade

The Houston Astros on Wednesday added another big bat to their lineup as they make a push for the postseason by acquiring two-time All-Star outfielder Carlos Gomez from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rare card brings big bucks

A circa 1860s Brooklyn Atlantics team baseball card that's been in the same family for over 150 years has fetched over $179,000 at auction.

Beijing plans more MICE venues

The Beijing MICE industry should develop new venues in the suburbs and offer customer-tailored services, according to Wang Yue, vice-chairwoman of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development.

Thailand promotes natural advantage

Thailand is looking to gain an edge in the fiercely competitive MICE market by taking advantage of its natural beauty alongside the wide range of venues and facilities available in the Thai capital.

China World Hotel, Beijing

Strategically located in the heart of Beijing's diplomatic and central business district, the hotel is a major component of the China World Trade Center complex, which includes two other Shangri-La hotels, two 38-storey office towers, two international residential apartment buildings, an array of restaurants and a highly prestigious shopping mall.

JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central

The hotel enjoys a prime location in Xuanwumen, the ancient heart of Beijing, within walking distance of the capital's most iconic sites, including Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Xidan Commercial Center, plus several subway lines.

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Swiss put squeeze on former FIFA exec

Former FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb has been extradited to the United States following his arrest in Switzerland on racketeering and bribery charges filed by American prosecutors.