Messi's agents deny any links to cash laundering

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi's agents denied on Monday a Spanish newspaper allegation his father was suspected of being involved in laundering Colombian drug money through charity soccer matches.

Australia wins Test and reclaims Ashes

Australia beat England by 150 runs on Tuesday to win the third Test in Perth and reclaim the Ashes from its bitter rival, with skipper Michael Clarke hailing an "outstanding" effort.

Pep eager to add Club World Cup to his trophy list

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola says he has no intention of taking the Club World Cup lightly as his European champion prepares to face China's Guangzhou Evergrande in the semifinals on Tuesday.

Rodgers hails Liverpool's improvement

Brendan Rodgers hailed Liverpool's 5-0 humiliation of Tottenham as his team's best performance since he took charge of the Anfield club 18 months ago.

Moyes takes shot at refs

Man United manager David Moyes has called for referees to better protect teenaged winger Adnan Januzaj, despite seeing his side convincingly win 3-0 at Aston Villa.

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Kaepernick KOs hapless Bucs

Colin Kaepernick wasn't interested in rating his performance.

Comfy Seahawks manhandle Giants

Everyone knows how cozy the Seahawks are in Seattle. But on Sunday they found another place that feels like home - and it's a pretty good choice, considering what the Meadowlands will host in February.

Fourth stadium death rocks Brazil

Brazil was jolted on Saturday by a fourth fatal World Cup stadium accident when a young construction worker fell to his death, heightening safety worries six months from the start of the tournament.

Guangzhou gunning for German giant

China's Guangzhou Evergrande set up a mouthwatering Club World Cup semifinal against European champion Bayern Munich on Saturday by defeating Egypt's Al Ahly 2-0.

Guardiola says munich can still improve

Bayern Munich flew to Morocco on Saturday to begin its assault on the Club World Cup title with coach Pep Guardiola demanding improvements from the European champion - despite the Bavarian giant adding still more Bundesliga records to its already impressive tally.