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Warming up to Olympic challenge

At 76, Zhang Baohua is a shining example of China's growing enthusiasm for cold-weather sports.

Kerber survives a bit of a scare

INDIAN WELLS, California - Angelique Kerber might yet celebrate her return to No 1 with an Indian Wells title after battling past Pauline Parmentier 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 on Monday to reach the fourth round.

Investigator McLaren unfazed by 'nitpicking'

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Doping investigator Richard McLaren has defended his report into orchestrated Russian doping from what he called "nitpicking".

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Soccer

Harden ups his game to outduel King James

HOUSTON - James Harden and the Houston Rockets have shown at times this season they could be title contenders.

Roger and Rafa maintain their collision course

INDIAN WELLS, California - Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal are on course for another showdown after winning their opening matches at the BNP Paribas Open in the California desert on Sunday.

Hadwin happy to postpone honeymoon for Masters

PALM HARBOR, Florida - Adam Hadwin is skipping his first World Golf Championship and asking for a refund for his honeymoon to Tahiti.

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WINTER SPORTS

Punch-up in the pits bloodies Busch

LAS VEGAS - Martin Truex Jr finished speaking to reporters after winning the NASCAR Cup Kobalt 400 on Sunday, then retreated to a corner of the media center, where a tablet awaited with the video cued up.

Patience pays off for Zidane's crew

MADRID - Manager Zinedine Zidane praised his Real Madrid side for rising to the challenge in Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis - which knocked Barcelona off the top of La Liga.

Shakespeare penning Foxes' fairytale sequel

LONDON - A relative unknown in world soccer just weeks ago, new Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare now stands on the brink of leading his side into the last eight of the Champions League.