Mexican fans plunged into anguish on Wednesday by their team's drubbing by Sweden were left cheering for South Korea (aka the ROK), exploding into celebration when the Asian side defeated Germany 2-0, sending Mexico into the World Cup knockout stage.
Retired CBA player Lyu Xiaoming finally got the fame he never had during his career - and drew the ire of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson.
As China prepares to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the sport's governing body is confident the tournament will leave a lasting legacy here.
Even though his stint atop the Official World Golf Rankings lasted only a month, Justin Thomas has proven himself to be a worthy No 1 in every sense.
ST. PETERSBURG - Diego Maradona roared and gesticulated through every anguished second of Argentina's roller coaster World Cup victory over Nigeria on Tuesday before triggering alarm with a health scare after the final whistle.
TORONTO - Martin Brodeur couldn't see the three Stanley Cup titles and jaw-dropping career ahead when he played his first game in goal for the New Jersey Devils in 1992 - 20 years after Russian winger Aleksander Yakushev won Canadian hearts with his effort against NHL stars in the historic Summit Series.
LONDON - There will be perfectly timed put-downs, gushing photo spreads, tired tabloid moans about the grunts and a stream of questions about Serena Williams.
LONDON - All eyes will be on Serena Williams when Wimbledon gets underway next week as the seven-time champion bids to win her first Grand Slam crown since becoming a mother.
After enjoying life as a homemaker for more than three years, Grand Slam winner Li Na is back on court, hitting her signature backhand winners again.
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