China / Sports

Korean Na aces her way to Beijing lead

[2017-06-03 06:50]

A hole-in-one at the 17th proved the difference for Na Hee-won on Friday as the South Korean grabbed the second-round lead at the Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic.

Ko to be dethroned as No 1

[2017-06-03 06:50]

NEW YORK - Lydia Ko's reign as world No 1 is set to end this weekend, but it remains unclear just who will replace her at the summit after the conclusion of the LPGA ShopRite Classic on Sunday.

Grief affecting my game, says Kyrgios

[2017-06-03 06:50]

PARIS - Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios said that the death of his beloved grandfather made him fall out of love with tennis.

What they say

[2017-06-03 06:50]

"It's really great when you talk plenty of languages, but unfortunately you understand everything everyone's saying."

Courtside

[2017-06-03 06:50]

Serena Williams issued a swift denial after sister Venus seemingly revealed the gender of her unborn child, due in September. Venus quipped she would be the child's "favorite aunt" and was urging Serena to call her "baby V". But Serena said: "If I want something from one of my sisters, I say baby Venus, baby Lyn, or baby Isha needs it. I didn't grow up with any brothers, only sisters, and we all say 'she' more than 'he'."

Zidane hoping to match Milan maestro Sacchi

[2017-06-01 06:55]

ROME - Arrigo Sacchi was a revolutionary who came from nowhere to lead a great AC Milan side to back-to-back European Cups in 1989 and 1990.

Montero recalls blast from past

[2017-06-01 06:55]

ROSARIO, Argentina - For Uruguay's Paolo Montero, Juventus versus Real Madrid means more than just Saturday's Champions League final in Cardiff.

Paulinho powers Evergrande

[2017-06-01 06:55]

KAWASAKI, Japan - Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho notched Guangzhou Evergrande's only goal as the two-time champion squeezed past Kashima Antlers on away goals on Tuesday to reach the AFC Champions League quarterfinals.

Rashford dodges double duty

[2017-06-01 06:55]

BURTON-ON-TRENT, England - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had no influence over the decision to excuse Marcus Rashford from duty at the Under-21 European Championship, England manager Gareth Southgate said on Tuesday.

Sharp-shooting Shi in spotlight

[2017-06-01 06:55]

Shi Yuting will be looking to stay in the winning groove when the China LPGA Tour's 800,000 yuan ($116,800) Le Coq Sportif Beijing Ladies Classic tees off at the Oriental Pearl Country Club on Thursday.

Pens ponder shot shyness

[2017-06-01 06:55]

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - The winning team went nearly two full periods without a shot. The hottest goaltender in the playoffs was only tested 11 times - and lost.

James leaving legacy for ages

[2017-06-01 06:55]

CLEVELAND, Ohio - LeBron James will one day take his final bow, the brightest spotlight moving on to someone else.

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