From Azerbaijan to Yemen, Bhutan to Timor-Leste, the International Boxing Federation is helping non-traditional sources of fistic talent launch what it predicts will be the next great wave of global champions.
BARCELONA - Barcelona eased into life without Neymar on Monday by honoring Chapecoense, the Brazilian side still reeling from a devastating plane crash that killed 19 players and 24 club officials last year.
Former Chinese international midfielder Shao Jiayi, who had an impressive career in Bundesliga, was named one of the ambassadors of the Bundesliga Legends Network, which was launched by the league on Monday.
Brandt Snedeker has withdrawn from the PGA Championship with a rib injury.
AKRON, Ohio - Hideki Matsuyama was along for the ride four years ago when he watched Tiger Woods tear apart Firestone Country Club on his way to a 61 in the second round, which tied the course record and sent Woods to a seven-shot victory in the Bridgestone Invitational.
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Kim In-kyung banished the haunting memory of missing a 14-inch putt to win a major and replaced it with the sweetest sensation.
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands - The six-goal final of the women's Euro in the Netherlands capped an outstanding tournament, proving female soccer is growing across the continent.
LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the strength of competition in the Premier League means his side cannot afford another slow start if it hopes to challenge for the title.
When Chen Peina received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of a sailing tournament in Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a question lingered in her mind: How is an inland province able to host a national sailing event?
Chinese sailing pioneer Wei Jun believes picturesque Shahu Lake near Yinchuan has all the attributes to become the perfect base for young sailors in northwest China.
BRNO, Czech Republic - Honda's Marc Marquez led a Spanish podium sweep at the Czech Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his MotoGP world championship lead with a second straight win.
LONDON - American Tori Bowie came up with an extreme lean to snatch an unlikely victory before taking a mighty tumble in Sunday's women's 100m sprint final.
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