Willett takes aim at Rory

Rory McIlroy is facing a fight to retain his Race to Dubai title after a stunning finish at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai left England's Danny Willett breathing down his neck.

Ronaldo opens up on Messi, family life

Cristiano Ronaldo has no regrets after making an intimate documentary about his life and career, he told a news conference in London to mark his self-titled film's launch on Monday.

Sociedad discards Moyes and turns to Eusebio

David Moyes' bid to resurrect his career in La Liga ended in failure when Real Sociedad fired him on Monday following a loss at Las Palmas which left it hovering just above the relegation zone.

German FA chief quits over Cup scandal

German soccer federation chief Wolfgang Niersbach said on Monday he was stepping down, taking "political responsibility" for graft claims related to the 2006 World Cup but admitting no personal guilt.

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Bombshell report urges Russian ban

Russia's athletics federation should be suspended from all competitions, including the 2016 Olympic Games, over widespread doping, a damning report by an independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday.

Radcliffe: Inquiry shows cheats will be caught

Marathon record-holder Paula Radcliffe believes the devastating exposure of state-sponsored doping by Russia sends a timely warning to athletes thinking of cheating at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics that they will be caught.

Aussie walker Tallent wants upgrade to gold

Australian race walker Jared Tallent, an Olympic silver medalist behind a drug cheat, has reiterated his demand that the IAAF award him the gold medal in the wake of an explosive report into systemic doping in Russian athletics.

Early exits leave Klopp red-faced

Liverpool boss slams effort after loss to Palace

Benitez laments Real's latent lethargy

Rafael Benitez lamented his side's inability to react after going behind for the first time this season during his first defeat as Madrid boss.

Angry Olivier draws Wenger's praise

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger drew comfort from Olivier Giroud's post-match frustration after the French striker squandered a succession of chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

Relentless Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down

Serb primed for ATP finals after blowing away Murray in Paris