Keisuke Honda converted a penalty and hit the woodwork three times as defending champion Japan edged Iraq 1-0 Friday to take the Group D lead and move a step closer to qualifying for the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
Former France international David Ginola launched his improbable bid to unseat FIFA President Sepp Blatter with the backing of a stunt-prone bookmaker.
Ronnie O'Sullivan set a new record for career centuries with his 776th as he breezed past Marco Fu 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the snooker Masters at the Alexandra Palace here on Thursday.
Ali Ali Mabkhout eased the tension quickly for his team, scoring after just 14 seconds to set up a 2-1 win over Bahrain that secured a spot in the Asian Cup knockout stage for the United Arab Emirates.
Brazil great Ronaldo has revealed plans to make a comeback to football with US second-tier club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
China's Ding Junhui suffered his fourth successive first-round defeat at the snooker Masters as he was upset by 14th seed Joe Perry 6-3 on Wednesday.
The two straight group wins earning China the first knock-out stage spot at the Asian Cup since 2004 created a buzz among Chinese media and fans.
Wilfried Bony joined Manchester City from Swansea on Wednesday to strengthen the English Premier League champion's striking options and fulfil his dream of playing in the Champions League.
China scored twice to come from behind and upset Uzbekistan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Wednesday to book themselves a spot in the quarter-finals.
Al Sahlawi's two goals in the second half helped Saudi Arabia smash DPR Korea 4-1 at AFC Asian Cup's second round in the group stage here on Wednesday.
Life could hardly get any better for goalkeeper Wang Dalei who saved a vital penalty on his birthday and then welcomed the birth of his daughter as China shocked Uzbekistan.
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