Cowboys run out of patience with Whitehead

OXNARD, California - The Dallas Cowboys released receiver and kick returner Lucky Whitehead on Monday after the third-year player was linked to a shoplifting arrest in his home state of Virginia, with his agent saying he believes it was a case of mistaken identity.

Taekwondo takes a step into the future

The ancient art of taekwondo is about get a makeover.

Elway staying at Denver's helm

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado - One leadership saga down, another one continues for the Denver Broncos.

Transgender fighter beating down bigotry

BANGKOK - Clad in a pink tank top and shorts, her face made up with rouge and red lipstick, transgender Muay Thai fighter Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk is a formidable opponent.

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No rust on Hungary's Iron Lady

BUDAPEST - With Katie Ledecky getting the night off, Hungary's Iron Lady seized the moment at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday.

Fullback fix the focus of City's summer splurge

LONDON - Nothing reflects the evolution of soccer's modern fullback more than Manchester City's decision to spend around $157 million on buying three in 10 days - with a fourth possibly on the way.

Cassano confirms he's finally 'finito'

ROME - Former Italy international striker Antonio Cassano confirmed his retirement for the second time in a week on Monday, bringing an eventful end to a colorful career.

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Fame, set and match for Zhuhai

With China trying to fill the void left by the retirement of two-time Grand Slam champion Li Na, the nation's host cities of world-class tournaments are upping their game in a bid to better promote the sport.

NHL comes at a cost

Chinese hockey fans will shell out big bucks for the best view of flying pucks in Shanghai and Beijing next month.

How Swede it is for Arvidsson in Nashville

The Nashville Predators are making sure they keep Viktor Arvidsson around, re-signing the forward who made the second-biggest scoring jump in the NHL last season to a seven-year deal worth $29.75 million.