Danny Welbeck scored twice as England launched its 2016 European Championship qualifying campaign with an encouraging 2-0 road win over chief Group E rival Switzerland in Basel on Monday.
Spain badly needed a convincing performance after its World Cup flop and coach Vicente del Bosque had plenty of positives to dwell on after Monday's 5-1 Euro 2016 qualifying victory over Macedonia.
One year after doping ban, Croatian clinches US Open for first Slam title
Hurdler Liu Xiang posted a photo of himself and a young woman on Tencent Weibo Tuesday, sparking millions of responses in a few hours.
UEFA president Michel Platini has warned Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery that he could be banned for three matches at club level under FIFA rules if he doesn't answer a call up for France.
While Japanese fans were understandably disappointed after Kei Nishikori missed out on a US Open title, his unprecedented run to the final will do much to boost his career and the sport's popularity in a country where baseball and soccer dominate headlines.
Hurdler Liu Xiang's father confirms son's marriage, a chestnut seller makes classical apology for poor products, and a rustler ready to drop after long march.
Chinese player Peng Shuai has pulled out of the upcoming Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open due to a heat stroke.
Unable to play in the US Open a year ago because of a doping suspension, Marin Cilic is now the tournament's champion.
Mercedes completes 1-2 finish at Monza as rumors continue to swirl around drivers
Derek Jeter said it was a day he would never forget, adding that Sunday's tribute for him at Yankee Stadium as the team's soon-to-be retired captain was emotional and surprising.
The owner of the Atlanta Hawks announced on Sunday he would sell his controlling interest in the National Basketball Association franchise because of racially insensitive remarks he made, in an echo of a scandal involving the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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