A year ago, Flavia Pennetta was close to retiring from tennis.
Novak Djokovic came to Indian Wells for the first time in four years without a title this season.
Former Chelsea great Didier Drogba does not know how he will react when he returns to Stamford Bridge with his Galatasaray team on Tuesday for its Champions League last-16 second leg, the Ivorian striker said.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become Barcelona's all-time top scorer as it warmed up for this weekend's El Clasico against Real Madrid with a 7-0 pounding of Osasuna that moved it four points off the top of La Liga.
AC Milan coach Clarence Seedorf and some of his players met a group of the team's ultra supporters to hear their grievances following a 4-2 home loss to Parma in Serie A on Sunday.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney endured one of his "worst days in football" after bitter rival Liverpool inflicted a humiliating 3-0 defeat on his team at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard declared his side "a genuine contender" for the Premier League title after scoring two penalties in a 3-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is mystified as to why he was sent off in his side's stunning 1-0 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday and says he is eagerly awaiting the referee's report to discover if he faces any further disciplinary action.
Manuel Pellegrini hailed the professionalism of his Manchester City squad after it maintained its English Premier League title challenge with victory at Hull City on Saturday - despite playing with 10 men for 80 minutes.
Bayern Munich could be crowned Bundesliga champion this weekend after its 2-1 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday left it 23 points clear in the standings.
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