Qatar warming to winter World Cup

FIFA is targeting two "ideal" options for holding the 2022 World Cup in the winter in Qatar.

Trio looks to clinch knockout berths

Reigning champion Real Madrid, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund can all qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. AFP Sports looks at the fixtures in Groups A, B, C and D:

Van Gaal says beaten United getting closer

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal feels his side is getting closer to the Premier League's leading teams despite having made its worst start to a season since 1986.

Manager defends fellaini

Louis van Gaal came to the defense of Marouane Fellaini after it appeared the Manchester United midfielder had spat at Manchester City's Sergio Aguero during Sunday's match at Eastlands.

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Wozniacki beats goal to complete NYC Marathon

Tennis star conquers another sporting mountain in New York

Djokovic on top of world after win in Paris and fatherhood

It has been quite a year for Novak Djokovic, who is driving toward another year-ending No 1 spot, recently becoming a proud father and winning his third Paris Masters crown for his 600th ATP victory.

'Stanimal' getting eager to pounce

The man known as 'Stanimal' will be eager to prey on his rivals when he turns up as a bona fide member of the Grand Slam winners' club at next week's ATP World Tour Finals.

Siem chips out dramatic win

Playoff birdie completes German's rally in Shanghai

London calling for tired Nishikori

Kei Nishikori admits his body is hurting after a tumultuous season that has seen him establish himself as a potential Grand Slam winner, but he has one last mountain to climb.

All Blacks bury US in front of big crowd

What was billed as an exhibition quickly turned into a clinic.

Ecclestone suggests an F1 'restart' would help

Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he wants to tear up all team contracts and rewrite the rules as talk of race boycotts and financial failure swept the US Grand Prix paddock on Saturday.