Barcelona boss Luis Enrique hailed Lionel Messi on his return to competitive action after the disappointment of losing the World Cup final as he scored twice in a 3-0 win over Elche on Sunday.
A player died of a head injury after being hit by a rock apparently thrown by his own fans at a top-flight league game in Algeria and a police investigation will be opened into his death, the Confederation of African Football and the player's club said on Sunday.
Mercedes drivers clash again as Ricciardo races to victory in Belgium
Mercedes threatened to review its policy of allowing its drivers to race each other freely after Formula One leader Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton collided at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Ivan Lendl has opened up about splitting with Andy Murray, citing extra family commitments and the difficulty of matching the emotional high of the Briton's Grand Slam breakthroughs as factors in his decision.
Guangzhou Evergrande faces a serious test of its resolve this week after a triple player suspension and touchline ban for coach Marcello Lippi loosened its grip on the AFC Champions League title.
Jose Mourinho was adamant Fernando Torres had a future at Chelsea despite the Spain striker playing no part in the Blues' 2-0 Premier League win over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Manchester United is close to signing Real Madrid's Argentine winger Angel di Maria in a deal that is expected to smash the British transfer record, according to media reports.
Joe Torre lingered on the field at Yankee Stadium, hugging each one of the guests on hand on Saturday to honor New York's four-time World Series winning manager.
The Tampa Bay Rays protested their 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday after a disputed replay challenge and hope to have the game replayed.
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