Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi takes a penalty that is saved. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as......

Retracing Rafa's run to Sweet 16!

Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his 3rd US Open title and 16th Major after beating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday. Here is a factual guide on the man of the moment…......

Mind-blowing facts about French Open champ Nadal

Factbox on Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who beat Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to win his 10th French Open title on Sunday. IMAGE:  Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the......

La Liga: Atletico stun Celta late on, Sevilla edge Las Palmas

Simeone's side leapfrogged Real Sociedad into fourth on 42 points, while Sevilla stayed third in the standings on 46 after beating Las Palmas 1-0, also on Sunday, thanks to a late strike from......

From hero to villain: Suarez denied place in Cup final after pivotal role

IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring the opening goal during their Copa del Rey semi-final second leg match against Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Tuesday.......