China / Sports

McIlroy, Rahm primed to lead Euro assault at Masters

[2017-04-06 06:31]

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and first-time Masters starter Jon Rahm, two of Europe's top-rated golfers, will play together for the first two rounds at Augusta National in pairings announced on Tuesday.

Mourinho blasts 'brainless' Shaw

[2017-04-06 06:31]

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Luke Shaw to improve his understanding of the game if he wants to win a regular place in the lineup.

Circumspect Shakespeare bracing Leicester for plot twists

[2017-04-06 06:31]

LEICESTER, England - Craig Shakespeare refused to declare Leicester safe from relegation despite leading his team into the top half of the Premier League standings.

Hoffenheim's baby-faced boss bursts Bayern bubble

[2017-04-06 06:31]

BERLIN - Runaway Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich had its 20-match unbeaten streak in all competitions ended at Hoffenheim on Tuesday as Andrej Kramaric's winner sealed the host's historic 1-0 victory.

Bayern boosts China's master plan

[2017-04-04 07:27]

Bayern Munich has ramped up its efforts to tap Chinese talent and markets as Germany continues to add its expertise to China's drive for soccer supremacy.

Roger keeps rolling against Rafa

[2017-04-04 07:28]

KEY BISCAYNE, Florida - Weary from three months of winning, Roger Federer hit one last shot on Sunday, whacking a celebratory forehand into the stands to punctuate his victory over Rafael Nadal in the Miami Open final.

Gunners' confidence growing

[2017-04-04 07:28]

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expressed hope Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City represents a turning point after an extremely testing period in the club's recent history.

Di Grassi masters Mexican course

[2017-04-04 07:28]

A raucous crowd of 36,000 witnessed the greatest escape act in Formula E history on Saturday at the Julius Baer Mexico City ePrix.

Yankees tighten their belt

[2017-04-04 07:28]

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees, who dropped their season-opener 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, are not one of Major League Baseball's top two payrolls for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.

Marriage made in sporting heaven

[2017-04-03 07:20]

Hot favorites Brad and Radka Kahlefedlt failed to repeat a clean sweep of titles on their Chinese return at the Ironman 70.3 season opener in Liuzhou on Saturday - but it's still a case of marital bliss for triathlon's glamour couple.

Conte concerned Blues will blow it

[2017-04-03 07:20]

LONDON - Antonio Conte admitted Chelsea's shock 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Saturday has blown the Premier League title race wide open.

Lethal Lewan fuelling Bayern charge

[2017-04-03 07:20]

BERLIN - Robert Lewandowski shot to the top of the Bundesliga scoring charts with a hat-trick on Saturday as Bayern Munich's Polish ace continued his hot streak for club and country.

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