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10-man Nice compound Marseille's woes 24 Jan 2015 - 11:07 am

Nice, France---Nice, who played most of the second half with 10 men, downed Marseille 2-1 on Friday to compound an already trying week...

Odds were against Man United - Van Gaal 24 Jan 2015 - 10:54 am

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal Cambridge, United Kingdom---Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal declared that he was not concerned by his side's...

Mourinho plays down quadruple talk 24 Jan 2015 - 10:50 am

Jose Mourinho London---Jose Mourinho insists his Chelsea stars must ignore talk of a potential quadruple because it is virtually impossible to win all...

Nadal wants Australian Open to start later 24 Jan 2015 - 10:47 am

Rafael Nadal Melbourne---Rafael Nadal would like to see the Australian Open start later in the year to allow players more down time, but...

FA Cup holders Arsenal emboldened by City win 24 Jan 2015 - 10:46 am

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger Brighton, United Kingdom---Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side have been strengthened by their victory over Manchester City last...

US PGA Humana Challenge scores 24 Jan 2015 - 10:39 am

La Quinta, United States---Leading second-round scores on Friday in the US PGA Tour's $5.7 million Humana Challenge (USA unless noted, par-72): 129 -...

Kuchar leads Humana, Palmer on fire 24 Jan 2015 - 10:37 am

Matt Kuchar La Quinta, United States---Matt Kuchar fired an eight-under-par 64 to take the lead Friday at the PGA Tour Humana Challenge on...

Venus keeps rising at Open 24 Jan 2015 - 10:34 am

Venus Williams Melbourne---American 18th seed Venus Williams clawed her way into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday, showing her fighting qualities to...

Japan coach's future unclear after Cup flop 24 Jan 2015 - 10:32 am

Javier Aguirre Sydne---Japan's shock Asian Cup quarter-final exit has left their big-money players dumbfounded and plunged the future of Mexican coach Javier Aguirre...

Sixers lose top scorer Wroten to knee injury 24 Jan 2015 - 10:28 am

Philadelphia---Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten, the NBA club's leading scorer, will be sidelined indefinitely because of a torn right knee ligament, the team...

Iraq hero Mahmoud dreaming of Cup repeat 24 Jan 2015 - 10:25 am

Younis Mahmoud Canberra---Iraq hero Younis Mahmoud said he's dreaming of an incredible repeat Asian Cup win after taking centre-stage once again as they...

Chicago legend 'Mr Cub' dies at 83 24 Jan 2015 - 10:24 am

Ernie Banks Chicago---Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks, who was affectionately dubbed "Mr Cub" by the Wrigley Field faithful, passed away Friday. He...

Defending champion Wawrinka into Open last 16 24 Jan 2015 - 10:18 am

Stan Wawrinka Melbourne---Defending champion Stan Wawrinka reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Finland's Jarkko Nieminen...

Sizzling Serena joins Wawrinka in Open last 16 24 Jan 2015 - 10:18 am

Serena Williams Melbourne---World number one Serena Williams took time to wake up before sizzling into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday, joining...

Tour Down Under Stage 5 results 24 Jan 2015 - 10:13 am

Adelaide, Australia---Results from the 151.5-kilometre fifth stage of the UCI Tour Down Under from McLaren Vale to Willunga in South Australia on Saturday:...

Big-serving Raonic blasts into Open fourth round 24 Jan 2015 - 10:10 am

Milos Raonic Melbourne---Power-serving eighth seed Milos Raonic smashed 22 aces on the way to a straight sets demolition of Benjamin Becker to reach...

Sister act spurs Serena into Open last 16 24 Jan 2015 - 10:03 am

Serena Williams Melbourne---Top seed Serena Williams powered into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday, but only after sister Venus inspired her to...

Qatar overcome Belarus, finish second in Group A 24 Jan 2015 - 01:39 am

Qatar’s Markovic Zarko (1) scores against Belarus during the 24th Men’s Handball World Championship at Losail Multipurpose Hall yesterday. Qatar won 26-22. RIGHT:...