Mourinho ready to swim with sharks

Jose Mourinho insists Chelsea will show no fear when it dives into the shark-infested waters of the Champions League last 16.

Australians say Cotterell can't be in Sun's corner

Denis Cotterell, the Australian swimming coach who has been instructing Sun Yang, confirmed to Xinhua on Thursday that he has been told by Swimming Australia (SA) he will no longer be allowed to work with China's Olympic champion.

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Zou's injury puts focus on big guys

With the Zou show on temporary hold, China's boxing spotlight has shifted to a Great Wall of neophyte heavyweights.

One more rumble for Rios, Alvarado

Mike Alvarado burst out laughing when his upcoming opponent dropped to one knee and playfully proposed marriage.

Jealousy spurred lady referee

Wivine Tshidibi, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first and only female boxing referee, said she battled her way to renown in a man's world thanks to a "fit of jealousy."

Fury sets sights on Klitschko after Chisora rout

After beating fellow Brit Derek Chisora for the British and European heavyweight titles two weeks ago, Tyson Fury has set his sights on WBA, IBF and WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko.

'Extraordinary' effort by Real

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed his "extraordinary" players after they set a Spanish record with their 19th straight triumph on Tuesday, blanking Ludogorets 4-0 at home in Champions League Group B.

Gunners getting back on target

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal's 4-1 thrashing of Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday was exactly what he needed after a traumatic week.

Rodgers regroups after early CL exit

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers vowed his team would redouble its efforts to secure a return to the Champions League after it was knocked out of the competition by Basel on Tuesday.

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