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Jordan's bid for Bobcats approved by NBA board

Michael Jordan became the first former player to be a majority team owner in the NBA when his $275 million bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats was unanimously approved by the league's Board of Governors on Wednesday.

Golf

Mickelson removes Ping wedge, opposes groove rule

Phil Mickelson has decided to leave his controversial Ping wedge out of his bag for this week's Northern Trust Open but he remains totally opposed to the new grooves rule introduced this year.

Mickelson switches focus to Riviera after Torrey slide

Phil Mickelson swiftly turned his thoughts to his title defence at next week's Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles after failing to make his expected last-day charge at the San Diego Open on Sunday.

Accenture ends sponsorship of wild Tiger

Global consulting firm Accenture PLC has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to work on his marriage.

Tennis

Zheng Jie overcomes Sharapova at Indian Wells

Chinese ace Zheng Jie worked hard to take a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win over former world number one Maria Sharapova Sunday to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Young aces shine at Australian camp

Pre-teen Wei stands out as most promising prospect after trip to Perth Twelve-year-old Wei Zhanlan resembles a young Maria Sharapova in many ways when she plays tennis.

Mourinho's Inter beat Chelsea to make last eight

A 78th-minute goal by Samuel Eto'o and an accomplished defensive display gave Inter Milan a deserved 1-0 win at Chelsea on Tuesday that sent them into the Champions League quarter-finals 3-1 on aggregate.

Zheng Jie books last eight spot at Indian Wells

Australian Open semifinalist Zheng Jie fought her way into the quarterfinals at Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday, beating Australian Alicia Molik 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-1).

Beckham expected to play again - agent

David Beckham is expected to play again after undergoing surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon. When and where he comes back remain uncertain.

Agassi apologizes for poking fun at Sampras

Andre Agassi told ESPN.com he was "out of line" and apologized for poking fun at Pete Sampras during a charity match last week.

World No.1 Lee clinches men's title at All England

World number one Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia overcame Japanese young sensation Kenichi Tago in straight games to clinch his first title at the All England Open Badminton Championships here on Sunday.

Healthy James leads Cavs in charge past Celtics

LeBron James scored 24 of his game-high 30 points in the second half to propel the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 104-93 victory over their Eastern Conference rival Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Barca, Real both win in Spanish La Liga

FC Barcelona striker Leo Messi scored a second half hat-trick to give his side a 3-0 win at home to Valencia.

Short track team's 'mother' wants to stay

Golf world rejoices in Tiger's comeback

Beijing bids to host 2015 World Championships

Zheng Jie overcomes Sharapova at Indian Wells

Agassi, Sampras rivalry still makes news

Beckham set to miss World Cup with torn Achilles

Liu Xiang says goal is to reach final at Doha

Bayi edges off Dongguan to advance into CBA playoffs

Rooney gives United top spot with win over Fulham

China delegation welcomed in Vancouver Paralympics

Liu Xiang competes in hurdles heats in Doha

Juventus in Europa box seat, Liverpool crash 1-0 at Lille

Man United out to protect lead at home

Lyon knocks Real Madrid out of Champions League

Bolt, Serena win 2010 Laureus awards

2010 FIFA World Cup tickets on sale in China

Tiger still roars in the world of sport

Federer called 'real champion'

Team China

We do not claim a cent of Li or Zheng's prizemoney: says Sun

China's tennis chief, Sun Jinfang, said the Chinese Tennis Association (CTA) did not make a cent from Australian Open semifinalists Li Na and Zheng Jie and the other self-managed players and used their contributions to support the nation's youth players.