ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - The biggest-ever Asian Cup has a large collection of international coaching heavyweights providing extra glamor.
BIRKENHEAD, United Kingdom - Dele Alli has admitted his Tottenham Hotspur team was guilty of complacency in the shock defeat by Wolves that derailed its Premier League title bid.
BERLIN - French star Franck Ribery on Saturday launched a foul-mouthed response after he was criticized for eating a gold-coated steak, telling his critics: "I will spend my money how I like."
PERTH, Australia - Roger Federer kept up his impressive early-season form after another flawless week of singles performances at the Hopman Cup in Perth - and then declared Novak Djokovic the man to beat at the Australian Open.
The hard work and sacrifice that goes into China's relentless push for pool glory was typified by the team's lung-busting training session on New Year's Day's in Kunming, Yunnan province.
Katie Ledecky still dominates the world of distance freestyle swimming, but soon the American may not have it all her own way thanks to the inexorable rise of Chinese teenage sensation Wang Jianjiahe.
NEWCASTLE, England - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer joined Matt Busby in the Manchester United record books thanks to a 2-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday and admitted he does not want to leave the club in the summer.
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admitted his side needs a new striker after it wasted a chance to cement its place in the Premier League's top four with a 0-0 draw against struggling Southampton on Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES - Paul George got booed last season in Indianapolis because he left. He got booed by Lakers fans on Wednesday night because he never arrived.
From English Premier League stars to hotshots closer to home, this year's Asian Cup will feature plenty of world-class talent. Here are five players likely to catch the eye at the tournament:
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