Green gives Pelicans reasons to grieve

Draymond Green irritated the other team, nearly started a fight, ignited a torrent of boos from opposing fans - and backed it up with an all-around performance punctuated by a clutch defensive play in the final seconds.

Blackhawks have a new Darling between the pipes

Scott Darling is more comfortable in his second full NHL season, and he's been coming up big for the Chicago Blackhawks with starting goalie Corey Crawford sidelined.

Rusty Rockets do it the Harden way

The Houston Rockets overcame their inability to make defensive stops by running over the Brooklyn Nets on offense.

Pats prevail after Brady's bomb blows up Baltimore

The New England Patriots needed a big play, and Tom Brady delivered - again.

Crosby directing march of the Penguins

A year into the job, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan's daily message to his team hasn't changed.

Bayern in Gunners' crosshairs

Arsenal was once again drawn against Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Monday, while Barcelona will also come up against a familiar foe in Paris Saint-Germain.

Pogba brothers make Europa clash a family affair

Manchester United will take on Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League, pitting world-record signing Paul Pogba against his elder brother Florentin for the first time.

China Cup will help measure progress

With a slim chance of punching a ticket to the 2018 World Cup, China is ramping up efforts to hone its national team's skills against high-level opposition.

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King Cristiano crowns golden campaign

After winning a European championship for Portugal and another Champions League trophy for Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2016 with something just for himself - his fourth world player of the year award.

Five big moments for Portugal's 'Captain Fantastic'

Real Madrid is currently riding a club-record 35-game unbeaten run, but back in April it was old foe Barcelona which seemed unbeatable as it carried a 39-game streak without defeat into El Clasico.

Roma reaps rewards after Milan's costly misfire

Radja Nainggolan hit a second-half scorcher to secure Roma's 1-0 win over AC Milan, which saw M'Baye Niang miss a first-half penalty, to close to within four points of leader Juventus on Monday.