Guardiola braced for rough return against Barca 'machine'

For one of soccer's most decorated managers, boasting a 75 percent career win percentage and 21 trophies, Pep Guardiola's record of two wins from his last 11 away Champions League matches is an uncharacteristic stain.

Jays can't cope with Cleveland bullpen

Andrew Miller and the Cleveland bullpen pulled off their most impressive feat yet in the American League playoffs, taking over after Trevor Bauer's bloody exit and holding off the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-2 victory on Monday night that moved the Indians within one win of their first pennant since 1997.

Quanzhou tour a world-class test

You ride for a reason.

Teen refugee buoys Bremen

Werder Bremen striker Ousman Manneh said it was "a dream come true" to score his first Bundesliga goal, just two years after the teenage refugee fled Gambia.

Lions bare teeth to remain unbeaten

Beijing Lions head coach Clint Dolezel knows you have to be good to be lucky and lucky to be good.

Prandelli vows to put Valencia back on winning track

Valencia coach Cesare Prandelli praised his team's spirit and determination as his tenure at the ailing La Liga giant got off on the right note with a 2-1 win at Sporting Gijon on Sunday.

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Kershaw weaves magic against Cubs

So much for being an October closer.

Ripping yarn tells tale of Djokovic in a major crisis

Novak Djokovic's problems came to an explosive head at the Shanghai Rolex Masters and the Serb now faces being knocked off the world No 1 spot if he can't find a quick solution.

Peng wins first tour title in Tianjin

China's Peng Shuai won the first WTA Tour title of her career on Sunday, beating Alison Riske of the US to secure the Tianjin Open.

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'I'm in charge' says Conte after Costa substitute dispute

Antonio Conte revealed he ignored Diego Costa's request to be substituted because the volatile Chelsea striker's passion is too important to lose.