China / Sports

Distinguished double act realizes Derby dream

[2017-05-08 07:57]

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.

Guardiola looks back in anger

[2017-05-08 07:57]

MANCHESTER, England - Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City is the Premier League's most creative team, but Saturday's 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace left the Spaniard frustrated by his team's wastefulness in front of goal earlier in the season.

Madrid mauling leaves hapless Adams envious

[2017-05-08 07:57]

MADRID - Tony Adams believes he will be harshly judged given the resources available to him for his ill-fated short spell at Granada after his already relegated side was thrashed 4-0 by Real Madrid on Saturday.

Higuain Hart-ache for Torino

[2017-05-08 07:57]

MILAN - Gonzalo Higuain fired a last-gasp equalizer past England goalkeeper Joe Hart to rescue Juventus in a 1-1 derby draw with Torino on Saturday that kept the Serie A giant's title celebrations on ice.

Neymar ordered to stand trial for fraud

[2017-05-06 07:36]

MADRID - Barcelona forward Neymar and his parents will stand trial over alleged fraud and corruption, making the Brazilian the latest soccer superstar to have to take the stand, a Spanish court ordered on Thursday.

Rangers relying on lesser lights

[2017-05-06 07:36]

NEW YORK - While New York stars Rick Nash and Chris Kreider receive playoff-level attention from the Ottawa Senators, Oscar Lindberg and Tanner Glass are providing an unexpected lift for the Rangers.

Tianjin quick to scuttle talk of Costa transfer

[2017-05-06 07:36]

Tianjin Quanjian is denying that Chelsea striker Diego Costa has agreed to join the Chinese Super League club after reports claimed the Brazilian forward would move for a record-breaking $100 million transfer fee in the offseason.

Barca, Shimao ink deal

[2017-05-06 07:36]

China's Shimao Group and Spanish La Liga giant Barcelona have joined in a strategic partnership dubbed 'Excellence in Sport' that will see the real estate developer become a regional sponsor of one of the world's best soccer clubs.

Wizards transform on home court

[2017-05-06 07:36]

WASHINGTON - Eight technical fouls, three ejections and a whole lot of bad blood later, the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics have themselves a series.

Golden State goes Green in Game 2

[2017-05-06 07:36]

Now, the Golden State Warriors want Draymond Green to pack his 3-point shot for the altitude of Salt Lake City.

Rashford's work rate leaves Mourinho marveling

[2017-05-06 07:36]

VIGO, Spain - Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Marcus Rashford's desire to improve after the 19-year-old's brilliant freekick handed the English giant a 1-0 Europa League semifinal, first leg win at Celta Vigo on Thursday.

Isaiah sparks Boston power surge

[2017-05-04 06:53]

BOSTON - Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points - the second-highest total in Celtics playoff history - to help Boston beat the Washington Wizards 129-119 in overtime on Tuesday night and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference semifinal.

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