Make-or-break test for Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers faces arguably the biggest challenge of his career as Liverpool manager when he takes his ailing side to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Atletico eyes last-16 berth against Olympiakos

Greek champion Olympiakos faces a tough task if it is to prevent last season's beaten finalist, Atletico Madrid, sealing its passage into the last 16 of the Champions League at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday.

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LeBron's self-assessment: 'I stink'

The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling, to put it mildly.

76ers' misery continues

LaMarcus Aldridge had 15 of his 33 points during the pivotal third quarter to help the Portland Trail Blazers defeat Philadelphia 114-104 on Monday night, sending the 76ers to their 14th straight loss to open the season.

Remorseful Taylor won't file appeal

An apologetic Jeffery Taylor said he will not appeal the NBA's 24-game suspension handed down following his guilty plea on domestic violence charges.

Quinn leaves a legacy few can match

Pat Quinn, a former defenseman and longtime NHL coach and executive who brought a gruff and passionate presence to hockey across the decades, has died at 71.

Ko grabs LPGA Tour's richest prize

New Zealand teenager Lydia Ko was an instant millionaire even before she went into a three-way playoff in the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday.

Amateur Cheng edges pros

Chinese Taipei amateur Cheng Ssu-chia captured her second victory of the year against a professional field on Sunday when the 17-year-old closed with a 68 to win the inaugural Xiamen Open International by three shots in Fujian province.

Man City teetering on the Champions League brink

Manchester City is on the brink of a third Champions League group phase elimination in four seasons ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

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