Football
Petr Cech backs spirited Chelsea to bounce back
Peter Cech believes Chelsea will quickly rediscover their form after a poor show in the Champions League.
European exit can be a title boost, says Mancini
Newspaper headlines on Wednesday spoke of City as "The Worst Ever" and dubbed them "320 million pound flops".
Arsenal lose to Olympiakos 2-1
Substitute Costas Mitroglou fired Olympiakos to a 2-1 victory over Arsenal.
Newcastle end winless run with 3-0 win over Wigan
Two goals by Demba Ba and another from Gael Bigirimana helped Newcastle to record its first Premier League win in six matches.
Arsenal rest six against Olympiakos to avoid fatigue
Wojciech Szczesny, Thomas Vermaelen, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Aaron Ramsey, and Gervinho will be surrounded by fringe and youth team players.
Zenit and Anderlecht play for Europa League spot
Malaga have already won the group with 11 points and AC Milan have advanced in second place with eight points.
South Korea's Park banned for two games for Olympic protest
Park has been banned for two games by FIFA and fined 3,500 Swiss francs after he inflamed a diplomatic row with Japan.
Mourinho could replace me at Man Utd: Ferguson
The 70-year-old has been in charge at United since 1986 and has yet to reveal when he plans to retire.
Inter not to force Sneijder, says president Moratti
Inter president has insisted that he in no way wants to force Wesley Sneijder into signing a new contract.
Inter coach denies club pressure to omit Sneijder
The Netherlands playmaker is set for talks with club officials on Monday over a deal which reportedly requires him to take a pay cut.
Hiddink puts farewell message into perspective
Hiddink had declared he was enjoying his last season as coach, but Thursday he downplayed that statement again.
Celta oust Almeria from Copa to meet Madrid
Enrique de Lucas scored in extra time as Celta came from behind to oust Almeria 3-0 from the Copa del Rey.
Liverpool's Lucas returns after three-month absence
Lucas Leiva has not played for the Premier League club after suffering the injury in the warm-up to their game against Manchester City.
Scolari to be named Brazil coach: Source
Scolari will replace Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday.
Lionel Messi's pursuit of Muller record on hold
Barcelona have decided to rest Lionel Messi for a midweek outing in the King's Cup against lowly Alaves.
Atletico Madrid rout 9-man Sevilla 4-0 in La Liga
Atletico Madrid extended their best ever league Sunday as Diego Simeone's side rolled over nine-man Sevilla 4-0.