Browns go back to square one

The Cleveland Browns changed uniforms to start the season and their coach and general manager to end it.

Chiefs spoil Woodson's farewell

Charles Woodson walked off the field one last time on Sunday, his sterling career spent mostly with the Oakland Raiders coming to an end exactly where it began 18 years ago.

Carolina, Denver take top seedings

The Carolina Panthers closed out their remarkable season by wrapping up home-field advantage in the NFC, while the Denver Broncos turned to Peyton Manning to take advantage of New England's skid in the AFC.

There's no ire over Ljubicic's hire

World No 1 Novak Djokovic admitted on Sunday it will be bizarre to see his friend Ivan Ljubicic helping coach one of his greatest rivals, Roger Federer, this season.

For one half, bullish Butler better than Jordan

Jimmy Butler was better than Michael Jordan on Sunday. For a little while, at least.

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Ronaldo wants to 'live like a king'

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he will "live like a king" once his playing career comes to an end, but has ruled out a move into coaching when he hangs up his boots.

Chelsea hinting at return to old form

In the middle of Chelsea's most chaotic season in decades, a semblance of normalcy has broken out.

'Stokelona' strategy garnering results

Think of Stoke City over the last past decade, and what immediately springs to mind is a physical, powerful team, gritty soccer and Rory Delap's long throw.

Neville not targeting career as manager

Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville is not considering a long-term career in management and says he is "relaxed" about how long he stays at the helm of Spanish side Valencia.

Car smashes into spectators

A speeding car careened off the road and smashed into spectators during the prologue of the Dakar Rally on Saturday, leaving at least 10 people injured, five of them seriously.