SAINT PETERSBURG - The globalization of the Premier League is often blamed for hampering England's homegrown players, but foreign coaches likes Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have played a key role in boosting their adopted nation's World Cup chances.
A spirit of adventure swept through this season's Champions League, serving up a record number of goals and almost non-stop drama when the top teams collided.
With the 2019 FIBA World Cup just around the corner, China has stepped up preparations for hosting the global hoops gala.
Of average height, with gray hair and a slight paunch, Remy Vauthier does not exactly fit the mold of a rally driver.
After watching the World Cup through a single outlet for the past 40 years, Chinese soccer fans can now savor the global spectacle via a new broadcaster.
China finished the FINA Diving World Cup with a clean sweep of all 11 gold medals after Olympic champions Chen Aisen and the synchro pair of Shi Tingmao and Chang Yani brought home the host nation's final two victories here on Sunday.
PARIS - If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, he'd have to amend his famous quote that death and taxes are life's only certainties, and add a third: Rafael Nadal winning the French Open.
PARIS - Rafael Nadal insists he has no desire to become locked into an arms race with Roger Federer to surpass his great rival's 20 Grand Slam titles.
PARIS - At the end of a long and rewarding day, one she'll likely never forget, new French Open champion Simona Halep harbored a couple of overriding concerns.
SOCHI, Russia - Neymar and his Brazil teammates landed on Russian soil in the early hours of Monday, fresh from beating Austria 3-0 in their final World Cup warmup match.