Hot Hamilton driven to succeed

Formula One star closes in on title after 10th win of the season in Texas

Minnesota puts faith in Molitor

The last time the Minnesota Twins searched for a manager, Paul Molitor withdrew from consideration, with the franchise's future uncertain during Major League Baseball's failed attempt to eliminate two clubs.

Maddon the man for cubs

When Joe Maddon and the Tampa Bay Rays visited Wrigley Field in August, the manager raved about National League baseball and praised the iconic neighborhood ballpark.

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Brutal start leaves Lakers languishing

Cellar-dwelling Kobe and company looking for their first win of season

Prokhorov still high on Nets

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said on Monday he will not give up control of the team and downplayed the club's money losses last season as "not a big deal".

Rockets' red glare sparks great launch

Play time is over, Houston. The red-hot Rockets are off to their best start since 1996, thanks in part to a lightweight schedule.

Qatar warming to winter World Cup

FIFA is targeting two "ideal" options for holding the 2022 World Cup in the winter in Qatar.

Trio looks to clinch knockout berths

Reigning champion Real Madrid, Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund can all qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. AFP Sports looks at the fixtures in Groups A, B, C and D:

Van Gaal says beaten United getting closer

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal feels his side is getting closer to the Premier League's leading teams despite having made its worst start to a season since 1986.

Manager defends fellaini

Louis van Gaal came to the defense of Marouane Fellaini after it appeared the Manchester United midfielder had spat at Manchester City's Sergio Aguero during Sunday's match at Eastlands.