Italy enthralled by starry finalists

Italy should build a Mount Rushmore-like monument for US Open finalists Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci.

Roger not over and out after another disappointing loss

Unlike the women's US Open final, there was no center court retirement announcement after the men's final on Sunday.

Probe net tightens around FIFA

FIFA and embattled president Sepp Blatter faced more pressure on Monday as US Attorney General Loretta Lynch warned of new indictments in a widening investigation of corruption in international soccer.

Barca opens defense at Roma

Defending champion Barcelona begins its bid to become the first side since AC Milan in 1990 to retain Europe's premier club trophy away to Roma while faltering Chelsea hosts Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv on the second day of the opening round of Champions League matches.

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49ers shine at Hyde and seek

Carlos Hyde wanted to outplay the better-known No 28 on the field, Adrian Peterson.

Manning shoulders blame for 'mistakes'

Eli Manning is taking the blame for two late blunders that led to the New York Giants' collapse against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night - including telling halfback Rashad Jennings not to score.

Ko adds to her growing legend

With two holes left to play in her bid to become the youngest LPGA major titleholder at the Evian Championship, Lydia Ko stayed as relaxed and composed as a seasoned veteran.

Freebie for fans in Hong Kong

Fans will have a rare opportunity to watch some of the world's top golfers for free at this year's UBS Hong Kong Open.

Two for the show at Macao Open

Guan Tianlang and Pan Cheng-tsung are aiming to shine in their debut appearances in next month's Venetian Macao Open at Macao Golf & Country Club.

Big Three headed for Sheshan

World No 1 Jordan Spieth, No 2 Rory McIlroy and defending champion and No 4 Bubba Watson are among the first players to book spots at this year's WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club, Nov 5-8.