What they say

"It's disbelief I can achieve such heights. I wasn't sure I would ever be here in another final after last year."

Red Star set for Canada challenge

Joining the Canadian Women's Hockey League has stoked Kunlun Red Star's confidence for realizing its golden dream at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Five-year reward for Palat

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman completed his offseason to-do list by signing "model player" Ondrej Palat to a $26.5 million, five-year deal.

Silver lining lifts Lewis gloom

SILVERSTONE, England - Just like his tire, Sebastian Vettel's championship advantage was shredded at the British Grand Prix.

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Moneyed Milan eyes renaissance

ROME - It's the type of freewheeling spending spree that has been the domain of Middle East sheikhs and Russian oligarchs in recent years.

Blues bolster midfield with rising French star Bakayoko

LONDON - Chelsea completed the signing of France international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, the Premier League champion announced on Saturday.

Historic hits keep Dodgers rolling

MIAMI - Cody Bellinger became the first Dodgers rookie to hit for the cycle and Alex Wood became the club's first pitcher in more than a century to win his first 11 decisions in a season, helping the NL West leaders beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 on Saturday night for their eighth straight victory.

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Muguruza makes her idol pay

LONDON - As a kid, Garbine Muguruza sat in awe in front of the TV as the Williams sisters accumulated Grand Slam titles. They were her role models.

Williams maintaining major belief

LONDON - Venus Williams vowed to make amends for her Wimbledon final heartache by ending a bittersweet year on a high at the US Open.

What they say

"Two years ago I lost in the final against Serena and she told me I was going to win."