China / Sports

'Unknowns' have a history of making a splash

[2017-06-10 07:11]

PARIS - If Jelena Ostapenko beats Simona Halep to win the French Open on Saturday, she will become the first tennis player - male or female - in 20 years to earn a first tour-level title at a Grand Slam.

Penguins rediscover firepower

[2017-06-10 07:11]

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't waste any time pulling the trigger on Thursday night.

Li's legacy earns Swiss salute

[2017-06-10 07:11]

A statue of Li Ning, China's 'Prince of Gymnastics', was unveiled on Thursday in Montreux, Switzerland, as part of a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the Swiss Montreux Gymnastics Committee.

Ducks unveil new bench boss

[2017-06-10 07:11]

After releasing former NBA All-Star point guard Stephon Marbury and hiring a new skipper in Yannis Christopoulos, the Beijing Ducks are clearly committed to rebuilding ahead of the 2017-18 Chinese Basketball Association season.

Taking relay to the next level

[2017-06-08 06:57]

With running becoming one of the nation's most popular mass-participation sports, China is now hosting more than 300 long-distance races annually.

Electric Scooter rides into history

[2017-06-08 06:57]

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Cleats, pants, jersey, hat.

Six shown door in CSL coach cull

[2017-06-08 06:57]

High expectations in the big-spending Chinese Super League have triggered a spate of firings, with six coaches shown the door in the space of just one month.

Roma reject Spalletti shakes on Inter deal

[2017-06-08 06:57]

MILAN, Italy - Former Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said on Tuesday he has agreed to take over at Inter Milan as he flew to China to meet the Serie A club's owners ahead of his imminent appointment.

Southampton upset by Reds' cash splash for Saint Virgil

[2017-06-08 06:57]

LONDON - Dutch international defender Virgil van Dijk could become the world's most expensive defender and join Liverpool from English Premier League rival Southampton, according to British media reports.

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[2017-06-08 06:57]

Motor Sports

Latvian teen living her dream

[2017-06-08 06:57]

PARIS - After becoming a Grand Slam semifinalist for the first time, Jelena Ostapenko sounded a lot like the carefree teenager she'll be for only one more day.

Restless sleep no handicap for Bacsinszky

[2017-06-08 06:57]

PARIS - Sometimes, nerves get the better of Timea Bacsinszky.

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