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China beat Australia's NBL United in FIBA World Cup warm-up game
The Chinese men's national team beat Australia's NBL United 89-77 in the first stop of the 2019 International Basketball Challenge in Qingdao, east China's Shandong province on Wednesday night.
Luis Enrique steps down as Spain coach
Luis Enrique on Wednesday stepped down as coach of the Spanish national football team after less than a year in charge and was replaced by his former assistant Roberto Moreno.
Evergrande edge Luneng 2-1 in AFC Champoions League
Thanks to Yang Liyu's lucky winner, Guangzhou Evergrande beat Shandong Luneng 2-1 in the first leg of AFC Champions League knock-out Round 1 here on Tuesday.
France detains soccer great Platini in 2022 World Cup probe
French police investigating whether corruption played a role in the stunning decision to award the 2022 World Cup to the desert nation of Qatar took former soccer superstar and top executive Michel Platini into custody Tuesday for questioning.
Italy's soccer legend Totti ends 30-year-long career in AS Rome
Italy's soccer legend Francesco Totti officially left AS Roma club, stepping down from the role of executive he has served in the last two years, the former player announced on Monday.
China reach Women's World Cup knockouts after 0-0 draw with Spain
China held firm to tie Spain 0-0 in their final Group B match in the FIFA Women's World Cup here on Monday, as both sides make knockout stage with the draw.
China secure full quota in archery for Tokyo 2020
China have secured a full quota of six in archery, three in men's event and three in women's, for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the 2019 World Archery Championships in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
1000 racers take part in Zhejiang's iconic cycling event in Wenzhou
Nearly 1000 athletes and cycling enthusiasts took part in the 2019 Zhejiang Great Bay Area Cycling Open second leg race on Sunday in Wencheng, Wenzhou.
Toronto Raptors beat Golden State to capture NBA title
The Toronto Raptors captured their first NBA crown on Thursday, defeating Golden State 114-110 to become the first league champion from outside the United States by dethroning the defending titleholders.
China keep hopes of World Cup last 16 alive
Forward Li Ying's first-half volley saved China from the brink of exit as the 1999 runners-up claimed their first win here on Thursday against FIFA Women's World Cup debutants South Africa.
Hazard presented in front of thousands of Madrid fans
Eden Hazard donned Real Madrid's all-white kit for the first time Thursday as the Belgium forward was presented to tens of thousands of fans at the Bernabeu stadium following his club record transfer from Chelsea.
Tears as badminton star Lee quits after cancer battle
Cancer-hit badminton star Lee Chong Wei announced his retirement Thursday, ending a brilliant career in which he collected a swathe of honours but never won a world or Olympic title.
Froome crashes in training, will miss Tour de France
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome will miss this year's race after a "bad crash" in training on Wednesday.
Warriors F Durant undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles
Kevin Durant confirmed what everyone most feared: He underwent surgery for a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Holders U.S. make history by trashing Thailand 13-0 at World Cup
Alex Morgan scored five and three Americans got at least a brace as the FIFA Women's World Cup holders destroyed Thailand 13-0 on Tuesday to begin their defending campaign strongly.
China beat Tajikistan 1-0 in international friendly
Yang Xu scored the only goal as China beat Tajikistan 1-0 in an international friendly match here on Tuesday.
Yao Ming elected as ABC president
Yao is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Durant returns from injury, then hurts his Achilles
Golden State forward Kevin Durant has an injured right Achilles, a massive blow for the perennial All-Star who is three weeks away from free agency and now may be facing a long rehabilitation process.
Spain beats Sweden to stay ahead in Euro 2020 qualifying
Sergio Ramos extended his scoring streak and helped Spain defeat Sweden 3-0 to remain leader of its qualifying group for the 2020 European Championship on Monday.
Tony Parker says he's retiring from NBA after 18 seasons
Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker's impressive career is over.