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China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead

China winter sports sector zooms along despite climate risk ahead

Packed slopes, plush turtle butt pads and 11-dollar passes: this is low-cost skiing in China, where winter sports are on a government-greased track to take in a projected $137 billion this year.

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Global stars eye India, but show needs fine-tuning

Global stars eye India, but show needs fine-tuning

With Coldplay and Ed Sheeran among the superstars who have played to packed-out crowds in India recently, there is increasing talk that the world's most populous nation could soon become a mainstay of the global touring schedule.

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Trump tariffs loom large in South Korea's 'steel city'

Trump tariffs loom large in South Korea's 'steel city'

Smoke billows from chimneys as factories churn in South Korea's steelmaking heartland, now under threat from Washington's swingeing new tariffs on the port city's largest export.

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Conservative leads German election race in shadow of far right

Conservative leads German election race in shadow of far right

When Germans go to vote in one week's time, after a polarising election campaign overshadowed by a far-right surge, they are expected to hand the chancellery to conservative Friedrich Merz.

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'Unwavering grit' bodes well for Force in Super Rugby season

'Unwavering grit' bodes well for Force in Super Rugby season

Western Force coach Simon Cron says his side's "unwavering grit" in a thrilling after-the-siren 45-44 win over Moana Pasifika boded well for the Super Rugby season.

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Silver says NBA 'excellent' but Green calls it 'boring'

Silver says NBA 'excellent' but Green calls it 'boring'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was happy with the state of the league despite complaints about too many 3-pointers, but added Saturday the NBA continues to study the issue.

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Rodgers grabs Genesis lead as Scheffler struggles

Rodgers grabs Genesis lead as Scheffler struggles

World number one Scottie Scheffler recorded his worst round in almost three years, shooting a 4-over-par 76 at the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Saturday.

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Ohtani throws first bullpen session at spring training

Ohtani throws first bullpen session at spring training

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani took another step toward a return to the pitching mound on Saturday, throwing his first official bullpen session at the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training in Arizona.

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Amorim says struggling squad should take some blame for Man United job cuts

Amorim says struggling squad should take some blame for Man United job cuts

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim believes his team's faltering fortunes on the pitch are partly responsible for the job cuts which have swept through Old Trafford.

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PSG edge out Toulouse as Marseille, Monaco win big in Ligue 1

PSG edge out Toulouse as Marseille, Monaco win big in Ligue 1

Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Toulouse 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday to stay 10 points clear at the top of the table from Marseille, who thrashed Saint-Etienne 5-1 earlier.

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