McEnroe regrets' ranking' Serena

NEW YORK - John McEnroe said on Wednesday he would have been better off never trying to compare Serena Williams to men's players after the furor over his remark that she would rank "like 700 in the world".

The Djoker has become a choker

LONDON - Twelve months ago, Novak Djokovic arrived at Wimbledon with the world at his feet, but the fun-loving Serb known as 'The Djoker' is returning to the All England Club with his career in crisis after an astonishing fall from grace.

Manny reasons to expect Pacquiao will find his punch

BRISBANE, Australia - Australian challenger Jeff Horn has made a massive blunder by not training against superior sparring partners in the United States in preparation for Sunday's WBO welterweight title fight, according to Manny Pacquiao's team.

Brilliant Bravo pops Portugal

KAZAN, Russia - Claudio Bravo was Chile's hero on Wednesday as it beat Portugal 3-0 in a penalty shootout in the Confederations Cup semifinals.

Hulk in hot water as Shanghai saga stirs up emotions

SHANGHAI - Hulk was hauled before the Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Wednesday as the fallout from an eight-match ban handed to Shanghai SIPG teammate Oscar rumbles on.

Ramirez redemption as Angels ascend

BOSTON - JC Ramirez was solid when the Los Angeles Angels needed him.

Smash-hit Harrison powers Pirates past Cards

ST. LOUIS - When it comes to taking one for the team, the Pirates can count on Josh Harrison.

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Motivated Manny sounds stern warning to Horn

BRISBANE, Australia - Manny Pacquiao was expected to attend church and have a light training session in Brisbane on Sunday after arriving late on Saturday for his July 2 world-title defense against Australian Jeff Horn.

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Ronaldo revels in Portugal's passage

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo was thrilled to fire Portugal into the Confederations Cup semifinals after netting his 75th international goal in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of New Zealand.

Russia fast-forwarding to video

The president of Russia's Football Union, deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko, said on Saturday that the country was in talks with FIFA on using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at some of its stadiums.