China is ready for a must-win opener at the Asian Cup, determined to enter the knockout stage for the first time since 2004.
Odil Ahmedov opened the 2011 Asian Cup with a bang when he scored the first goal of the tournament with a 40-yard snipe against host Qatar.
Coach Javier Aguirre and his Japan squad are dealing with some behind-the-scenes distractions that could complicate their bid for a record fifth Asian Cup title.
South Korea will look to end 55 years of Asian Cup futility in Australia, mindful that another flop could result in retribution from its fans - in the form of an avalanche of toffee.
Novak Djokovic is adopting a different approach to a season in which a new wave of top players is emerging to challenge the established elite.
Lethargic and jetlagged, Serena Williams decided a coffee might give her a boost after losing her first set 6-0 at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia, on Monday.
Cincinnati's playoff futility becoming an annual event
Tony Romo has a stirring playoff comeback to go with all the late-season disappointments.
Real Sociedad's David Moyes lauded the heroic efforts of his players who beat Barcelona 1-0 on Sunday thanks to a Jordi Alba own goal in a day of shocks in La Liga.
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