Sports Shorts: Sharapova, Venus sail into China Open second round

Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot against Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during day two of the China Open. Photograph: Feng Li/Getty Images Reigning French Open champion Maria Sharapova, former......

Parma's Cassano nets 100th Serie A goal in draw

Parma's Antonio Cassano grabbed his 100th Serie A goal with a stunning volley in a 1-1 draw at home to 10-man Bologna while Genoa's Davide Biondini secured the same result in an equally enthralling......

Serie A: Juve down Inter in derby of Italy

A first-half goal from new signing Alessandro Matri gave Juventus a sweet 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the derby of Italy on Sunday, dealing a huge blow to their opponents' bid to win a sixth......