MOSCOW - The prospect of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar growing to 48 teams faded on Sunday after a discussion of the thorny issue was pulled from the agenda of FIFA's annual congress.
Argentine soccer is mostly known for producing outstanding players like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but the country is a talent factory for coaches and managers as well.
PARIS - Simona Halep claimed her first Grand Slam title after beating Sloane Stephens in full sets, while Frenchmen Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut triumphed in the men's doubles final at the French Open on Saturday.
NEW YORK - Justify defied all the odds on his way to achieving Triple Crown immortality.
FLORENCE, Italy - The first time the referee makes a sign with his fingers and consults a screen on the sideline, the controversial VAR - video assistant refereeing system - will make its World Cup debut at Russia 2018.
This August, Cirque du Soleil's Toruk - The First Flight will debut in Beijing's Cadillac Arena and Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena following its run from February to May in the Atlantis Resort in Sanya, Hainan province.
NEW YORK - Two of the most sought-after producers in pop music, Mark Ronson and Diplo, have walked different paths, with Ronson reviving retro funk and Diplo reaching eagerly across the globe.
When the sport of polo is mentioned, the first country that comes to mind is usually Argentina, which is internationally recognized as being home to the world's finest ponies and players.
MONTREAL - Lewis Hamilton returns to his most successful stomping ground this weekend when he seeks to extend his world championship lead with a record-equalling seventh triumph at the Canadian Grand Prix.
GUILIN, Guangxi - China's Cao Yi hopes a "secret" strategy can help him rediscover his winning form at this week's 1.5 million yuan ($235,000) Guilin Championship.