GLASGOW - China's Lin Dan came from behind to keep alive his hopes of a sixth world title on Wednesday as the 33-year-old saw off Denmark's Emil Holst 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 in a draining 81 minutes at the World Badminton Championships.
SHANGHAI - Chinese soccer chiefs have urged clubs to rein in their players after a promising midfielder nicknamed the "Chinese Modric" allegedly smashed his Porsche into several other cars while under the influence of alcohol.
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather says it was the first punch of the fight. His promoter thinks it came during the second round.
While Wayne Rooney will never silence the cynics who complain about his lack of silverware in an England shirt, the astonishing array of records set by the striker ensure his place as one of his country's all-time greats.
LONDON - Wayne Rooney's true worth as a player has not been properly appreciated, according to England soccer great Gary Lineker.
"It is a fantastic career, sometimes he has been criticized but fact is fact - the games he has played and goals he has scored. If I was the manager I would try to convince him to delay it (the international retirement) until after the next World Cup."
CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James.
Dwyane Wade could join LeBron James at the Cleveland Cavaliers this coming NBA season in a reunion of their championship combination at the Miami Heat.
GLASGOW - This wasn't what Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei put off retirement for.
BARCELONA - Barcelona is seeking around $10 million in compensation from Neymar for breach of contract, the club said on Tuesday as the bitter fallout rumbles on from his world-record $264 million move to Paris Saint-Germain.
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