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Russian biathlon champion in doping scandal retires
Anton Shipulin, a world biathlon champion at the heart of Russia's doping scandal, announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Flores appointed as coach of Shanghai Shenhua
Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua has announced a contract with coachEnrique Sanchez Flores.
NBA's Christmas lineup headlined by LeBron vs. Warriors
There's no NBA Finals rematch this year on Christmas. It's LeBron James vs. the Golden State Warriors for the fourth consecutive year on Dec. 25, though James will be wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform this time.
Chinese senior to challenge Dakar
A 65-year-old from Sichuan's capital, Chengdu, has registered to compete in next year's Dakar Rally, reports the Huaxi Metropolis Daily.
Dutch player, coach Frank de Boer takes over Atlanta United
Frank de Boer, who appeared in two World Cups for the Netherlands during an illustrious playing career and went on to capture four straight league titles as Ajax coach, is taking over at Atlanta United.
Extreme Antarctic marathon takes place near the South Pole
57 athletes braved temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius to compete in the Antarctic Ice marathon, which took place just 600 miles from the South Pole.
MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
Major League Baseball has reached a landmark agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation allowing Cuban players to sign with U.S. teams without needing to defect.
CFA issues further details on 2019 salary cap
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) on Thursday announced a set of financial restraints to be imposed on clubs in the Chinese Super League (CSL) and lower professional leagues from 2019.
Solskjaer named caretaker manager of Manchester United
Manchester United announced on Wednesday that former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the season.
AFC Asian Cup: Team China arrive in Doha for final training
The Chinese men's national football team has arrived in Doha for final preparations for the AFC Asian Cup, which will kick off in the United Arab Emirates on January 5.
Lionel Messi receives Golden Shoe award for the fifth time
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi received his fifth Golden Shoe award in Madrid as the leading goal scorer in European football in the past season.
Mourinho sacked by Manchester United
Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after their shock defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, the English Premier League club announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Michael Schumacher now able to walk
Michael Schumacher, the most successful Formula One driver in history, has reportedly become active after almost 5 years after he nearly died in a skiing accident, reports the Daily Mail.
Rockets waive Chinese center Zhou Qi
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced on Monday that the team has waived Chinese center Zhou Qi.
Ibrahimovic to remain with LA Galaxy
Ibrahimovic made $1.5 million for the Galaxy last season, the first year of a two-year contract. His new deal, according to the person with knowledge of the contract, includes a raise and makes him a designated player.
Ning Zetao takes 100 freestyle gold in Queensland Championships
Chinese world champion Ning Zetao is back from injury and claimed victory in the men's 100 meter freestyle at the Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Shi Yuqi, Sindhu crowned at 2018 BWF World Tour Finals
China's top men's singles shuttler Shi Yuqi celebrated his biggest victory of the season, outclassing Japan's Kento Momota 21-12, 21-11 in the final at the 2018 BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou on Sunday.
Shaqiri double earns Liverpool 3-1 win over Man United
Substitute Xherdan Shaqiri scored two goals from deflected shots to help Liverpool beat fierce rival Manchester United 3-1 and lift his team back atop the Premier League on Sunday.
Chinese women's footballer Wang scores in PSG's 7-1 rout of Metz
Chinese women's football player Wang Shuang scored as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Metz 7-1 at home in the 14th round match of French league on Sunday.
Sun Yang helps China rewrite Asian record in relay
China's Olympic champion Sun Yang took part in his first and only competition in the FINA Swimming World Championships and he led the team to the bronze in the men's 4X200m freestyle relay and break the Asian record.