Energized Embiid invigorates Sixers

Once Joel Embiid regained his footing, the Philadelphia 76ers were fine.

Zlatan zaps 'kindergarten' critics

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday dismissed media pressure as "like kindergarten" compared to the pressure he places on himself every time he suits up for Manchester United.

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Zhang spearheads Chinese challenge

After breezing into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, Zhang Shuai said she and a group of Chinese players who have grown up training together are making big strides in their quest for international stardom.

Easy win for calmer Kyrgios

No tirades at the umpire. No insults directed at spectators. No rackets smashed to smithereens.

'Special moment' revs up Roger

Roger Federer said it was a "special moment" to return to the big stage as he passed a first-round test at the Australian Open on Monday.

Resurgent Rafa mangles Mayer

Rafa Nadal showed there is still plenty of life in his battered body as he cast aside the disappointments of last year to reach the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Florian Mayer on Tuesday.

Jose wants to see more sizzle

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho called on his players to step up their pace and stop squandering scoring chances after they needed an 84th-minute equalizer from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to rescue a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.

Guardiola gives up on title chase

After watching his team lose 4-0 at Everton on Sunday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his first season in English soccer will not end with a title.

Defiant Allegri insists Juventus still in the hunt

The Serie A title race is far from over, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said after a first-half opener by Chinese Super League target Nikola Kalinic paved the way for Fiorentina's 2-1 victory over the champion on Sunday.

Real's run stopped by Sevilla

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Sunday urged his players to put the disappointment of their first loss in 40 games behind them after Sevilla produced a remarkable late turnaround to eke out a 2-1 victory.