European clubs want compensation if FIFA stages the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November and December while the leagues said such a move would cause "great damage" to domestic soccer.
Manchester City suffered from deja vu as Luis Suarez's double gave Barcelona a 2-1 first leg lead in a Champions League last 16 tie at the Etihad although Lionel Messi's late penalty miss left the door ajar on Tuesday.
A FIFA task force has recommended playing the 2022 World Cup in November-December to avoid the summer heat in Qatar.
Cristiano Ronaldo's bullet header helped Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over a physical Elche side on Sunday as they extended their lead at the top of La Liga to four points.
Fernando Alonso has been taken to hospital by helicopter after crashing in his McLaren during Formula One preseason testing on Sunday.
Barcelona's 11-match winning streak came to an end on Saturday when Malaga pounced on a bad mistake by defender Dani Alves to score a shock 1-0 win that cost the Catalans top spot in La Liga.
Little League phenom Mo'ne Davis was so impressive on a basketball court that she momentarily silenced trash-talking "Wedding Ringer" star Kevin Hart.
Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one short of the NBA All-Star Game record, as the Western Conference beat the East 163-158 on Sunday.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announce Saturday six players, five coaches and one referee as finalists from the North American and Women's committees to be considered for election in 2015.
With the Chinese New Year falling on Thursday, the Italian soccer team send their wishes to Chinese soccer fans in a special way.
A luxury golf club in suburban Shanghai that charges membership fees as high as 1.46 million yuan ($233,400) was still running on Monday.
Uygur boys stole the limelight at a national grassroots soccer tournament, boosting their dreams of becoming professional players.