Mourinho: Independent panels lack consistency

Allowing independent panels to punish players retrospectively for diving and other infringements would be a "disaster," according to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

Bayern fuels 'boring Bundesliga' debate

Bayern Munich will start 2015 with a record 11-point lead in the Bundesliga, sparking debate over how to stop Germany's top flight becoming boring.

Suarez nets first La Liga goal

Luis Suarez scored his first La Liga goal and Lionel Messi tallied twice as Barcelona moved to within a point of leader Real Madrid with a 5-0 thrashing of Cordoba in its final game of the year on Saturday.

Van Gaal vexed by Villa draw

Louis van Gaal fears Manchester United's failure to beat Aston Villa will prove a major blow to its hopes of winning the Premier League title.

Saints back in winning form

The hard work and spirit that have helped many teams dig their way out of trouble proved crucial for Southampton on Saturday, according to manager Ronald Koeman, whose side snapped a five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion.

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Lindsey shows no sign of slowing record run

Just four races back into her skiing career, Lindsey Vonn is on the verge of World Cup history.

Vonn still keen to race the men

Lindsey Vonn, back in winning form after a one-year injury break, said she still wants to compete against men one day.

Jansrud has an explanation for his speedy domination

Some critics have attributed Kjetil Jansrud's domination of speed skiing to the injuries to Aksel Lund Svindal, Bode Miller and Erik Guay.

Beijing showcasing winter sports

Beijing is ramping up its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics with a series of international sports competitions and promotional events, seeking to stir public support and cement its status as the front-runner to hold the Games.

Censor's role not one for mere mortals

Gone With the Bullets is a highly anticipated Chinese film. Unlike most films where the biggest suspense comes at the last reel, this Jiang Wen undertaking has a suspenseful beginning. To be accurate, the cliffhanger took place 11 days before the movie opened on Dec 18.

Last circle of hell: Tracking all of our passwords

A couple of months ago, while settling the fare with a cab driver, my cellphone slipped out of my pants' pocket. I didn't ask for the receipt, and by the time I realized what had happened the cab was gone.