Harden hits Houston jackpot

LAS VEGAS - James Harden became a star in Houston, and now he's ready to call the city home.

United nabs Lukaku from under Chelsea's nose

LONDON - Romelu Lukaku is joining Manchester United for a reported ￡75 million ($97 million), a record fee between British clubs, after a deal was agreed with Everton on Saturday.

Park picks up first win after playoff

WEIHAI, Shandong province - Park Bo-mi's putting prowess proved the difference on Sunday as the South Korean beat compatriot Lee Ji-hoo on the first hole of a playoff to win the Kumho Tire Ladies Open.

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Courts causing surface tensions

LONDON - With a week still to play, Wimbledon's grass courts are already not the lush lawns players are accustomed to early in the tournament.

Rejuvenated Djokovic relieved passion's back

LONDON - Three-time champion Novak Djokovic admitted on Saturday that he has rediscovered his passion for tennis after making Wimbledon's fourth round for the 10th time.

Muguruza and Kerber keep on collision course

LONDON - Four of the remaining 16 women at Wimbledon have played in a final at the All England Club. One of them is certain to be eliminated in the fourth round.

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Messy Murray

What they say

"My knee felt really tight and I knew it was either dislocated or broken. I freaked out. It's the most painful injury I have ever had."

A historical cultural crossroads makes tracks to the future

When the Mongolian army swept across Central Asia and into Europe in 1259, it seemed that nobody could stop them from conquering the world, until unexpected news arrived from the east.

Study of caterpillars shows how creepy-crawlies could help shape robots

A young academic won a major award from the prestigious Zoological Society of London recently for his devotion to studying the lives of "creepy crawlies".

Thompson slam-dunks China tour

Visiting six cities in nine days, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson's recent tour of China proved a huge hit with fans, and provided Chinese sportswear brand Anta with a massive shot in the arm in its battle with Nike.