PARIS - After the champagne bubbles fade and Chris Froome drifts away from his celebrations to reflect on a fourth Tour de France win, he may do so with greater fondness than was the case with his other triumphs.
NBA China boss David Shoemaker believes promising Chinese players Zhou Qi and Ding Yanyuhang seized their opportunities to shine this summer in the US.
BUDAPEST - China's Sun Yang was gracious following his 400m freestyle victory at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday as he took revenge over Olympic champion Mack Horton of Australia.
Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom clocked a world-record 51.71 seconds for her leg of the women's 4x100m freestyle relay final at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday, but her team was only able to finish fifth.
SOUTHPORT, England - Li Haotong crept into unexpected contention at the British Open with the round of his life on Sunday.
American Matt Kuchar said he was "crushed" after he lost by three strokes to compatriot Jordan Spieth in a classic head-to-head battle at the British Open on Sunday.
LONDON - Chelsea has reached an agreement to buy Spain international striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a reported $92 million, the clubs announced on Wednesday.
HOUSTON - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Wednesday he had no plans to sell Sergio Aguero but confirmed the club was in talks over "three or four" potential new signings.
GLASGOW - Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic is in a much better place to make an impression in the Champions League than last year after watching his side ease past Linfield into the third qualifying round of the competition.
PHILADELPHIA - The United States overcame a battling display from El Salvador on Wednesday to advance to a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi - final showdown with Costa Rica.
MINNEAPOLIS - At 37 years old and having never played in the NBA Finals, Jamal Crawford certainly could have gone ring-chasing after he received a buyout from the Atlanta Hawks.
SAN ANTONIO - As the clock ticked down on the Spurs' season and Manu Ginobili was pulled from their final home game, a thunderous roar guided him to the bench.