Manchester United went top of the EPL after a 4-0 romp at Sunderland while Chelsea and Arsenal were held to a draw.
Canada shocked Argentina to claim the men's field hockey gold at the Panamerican Games and a coveted berth in the Beijing Olympics.
Marat Safin began his bid to end a title drought dating back almost two years with a 6-3, 6-4 win over American John Isner at the Los Angeles Classic.
The English FA charged Arsenal and Chelsea with misconduct for the mass brawl in Sunday's League Cup final.
Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by J-League champions Urawa Reds in a friendly match at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.
A red fox in a derelict schoolroom, a Bengal Tiger in the forests of Bhutan and walruses are just a few of animals featured in the photos shortlisted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year. While we wait for the results to be announced, here are some of the contenders in the contest.
India 'A' registered a thumping innings and 13 runs victory over South Africa 'A' on the fourth and final day of the unofficial first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, in Rustenburg, on Tuesday.
Alex Ferguson said his current squad is the best he has ever had since becoming manager at Old Trafford 21 years ago.
The former world number one was included in a four-man team along with Chris Guccione, Paul Hanley and Peter Luczak.
Manchester United maintained their push for a Champions League place after a Juan Mata goal on Saturday pushed Norwich City to the brink of relegation.
Pregnant actress Keira Knightley has been voted most stylish mother-to-be.
Wayne Rooney is threatening to withdraw commercial support for the Football Association because he is angry at being banned for three matches.
Wayne Rooney scored twice in a 4-1 victory in the English Premier League.
Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Russia came from behind to beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2008 qualifier.
Wayne Rooney's welcome return to scoring form in Saturday's 3-0 win over Estonia delighted England coach Steve McClaren, whose men are now just one win away from next year's European Championship finals.
South Africa have named uncapped batsman Theunis de Bruyn in their injury-hit squad for the three-match home Test series against Sri Lanka that starts on December 26.
Manchester United went top of the EPL for the first time this season with a 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic.
Manchester United beat AS Roma 1-0 in the second leg of their Group F Champions League meet.
Cheteshwar Pujara ended his run-drought with an unbeaten 90 as Derbyshire beat Surrey by eight wickets in the Division Two County Championship match at the KIA Oval on Wednesday.
The former Manchester United midfielder, who was an integral part of Alex Ferguson's dominant United teams for almost two decades, said there is a "lack of creativity and risk" in Van Gaal's team.
Wayne Rooney steered Manchester United to a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United that sent them six points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.
IMAGES from the English Premier League match played at Selhurst Park in London on Monday
Officers are to interview Rooney, 21, about a reported incident that occurred outside the Panacea bar in Manchester city centre last month.
The club versus country row which has dogged England in the past reared its ugly head once again with manager Roy Hodgson saying he should not be solely responsible for resting 'tired' Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is the sole sportsperson from the country to feature among the world's 100 highest paid athletes in the latest Forbes list topped by soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
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