Ivanovic, Errani through

An action-packed day at the Monterrey Open was a good one for the seeds as Ana Ivanovic advanced on Tuesday.

Ogier set for Mexico test

The Rally Mexico is the first loose-surface event of the season, and that could mean trouble for Sebastien Ogier.

Montreal Impact edge Pachuca

The Montreal Impact reached the CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals on away goals, overcoming Pachuca.

Zouma can replace Terry - Mourinho

Kurt Zouma is mature and good enough to become Chelsea's next captain, manager Jose Mourinho said.

Jardim backs busy Monaco

A busy schedule for Monaco is not a problem, coach Leonardo Jardim said ahead of their clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

Rodgers feared sack

Brendan Rodgers feared the sack at Liverpool after their poor start to the Premier League season.

Gold 'hopeful' over Reid deal

Winston Reid appears set to re-sign with West Ham, with the club's joint-chairman David Gold optimistic.

Thirimanne hails Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara received all the praise from fellow centurion Lahiru Thirimanne after Sri Lanka's win over England.

Morgan still eyeing quarter-finals

England's bowlers let them down against Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup, but Eoin Morgan still believes they can make the quarter-finals.

Fournier fuming after Lyon loss

Hubert Fournier was angry after his Lyon side left the door open for Paris Saint-Germain to go top of Ligue 1.

Morgan still eyeing quarter-finals

England's bowlers let them down against Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup, but Eoin Morgan still believes they can make the quarter-finals.

Thirimanne hails Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara received all the praise from fellow centurion Lahiru Thirimanne after Sri Lanka's win over England.

Reus: Celebration 'a bit of fun'

Batman and Robin brought a bit of fun back to Borussia Dortmund, attacker Marco Reus said.

Rodgers eyes top-four finish

A top-four finish in the Premier League would be a bigger result for Liverpool than last season, according to Brendan Rodgers.

Kosir wins again in Japan

Zan Kosir claimed yet another win in Japan on Sunday as Julie Zogg won the women's parallel slalom event.

Reus: Celebration 'a bit of fun'

Batman and Robin brought a bit of fun back to Borussia Dortmund, attacker Marco Reus said.

Ferrer wins another Acapulco title

Kei Nishikori went down to David Ferrer in the Mexican Open final on Saturday.

Knicks upset Raptors

The Toronto Raptors were upset by the New York Knicks as the Atlanta Hawks had a win on Saturday.

Rakitic feeling better

Ivan Rakitic was delighted to break his goalscoring drought as Barcelona beat Granada on Saturday.

Bacsinszky thrashes Garcia

Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky ended a five-year title drought after thrashing Caroline Garcia in the Mexican Open final.

McCullum should be 'fine' - Hesson

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is not expected to miss any cricket after a nasty blow to his forearm.

Charles replaces Bravo for Windies

West Indies' move to replace Darren Bravo with Johnson Charles in their Cricket World Cup squad has been approved.

Mourinho: Tottenham approached me

Tottenham tried to hire Jose Mourinho in 2007, the Chelsea manager said ahead of the League Cup final.

Atapattu: Sri Lanka must peak later

Marvan Atapattu is hopeful Sri Lanka are building towards their best form at the Cricket World Cup.

New Zealand beat Australia at CWC

Australia almost pulled off a stunning win over New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup before the Kiwis claimed a one-wicket victory.

Thunder beaten by Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder were beaten in the NBA on Friday, while the Golden State Warriors bounced back.

New Zealand edge Australia in Eden Park epic

Australia almost pulled off a stunning win over New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup before the Kiwis claimed a one-wicket victory.

Nishikori, Ferrer into final

David Ferrer and Kei Nishikori continued their winning runs at the Mexican Open on Friday.

Pakistan feeling the pressure

Inspired by the 1992 Pakistan side, Misbah-ul-Haq's men are feeling the pressure at the Cricket World Cup.

Whatmore sharing Pakistan's secrets

Dav Whatmore is already playing a key role at Zimbabwe, the coach sharing Pakistan's secrets.

Suarez Navarro to challenge

The in-form Carla Suarez Navarro will fancy her chances at the Malaysian Open.

Ivanovic out to defend title

Ana Ivanovic needs a return to form as she aims to defend her Monterrey Open title.

League Cup final key for Mourinho

He has won some of the world's biggest trophies but the League Cup final is the most important of Jose Mourinho's career.

Rodgers moves on from European exit

A lighter fixture list may prove good for Liverpool after their European exit, but Brendan Rodgers is unsure.

Steele leads as McIlroy struggles

Rain and darkness led to a second-round suspension at The Honda Classic, where Brendan Steele was flying and Rory McIlroy struggled.

Clarke: Watson close to big score

Out-of-form batsman Shane Watson is close to starring for Australia, according to Michael Clarke.

UAE not 'intimidated' by India

India may be hot favourites to overcome United Arab Emirates at the Cricket World Cup, but the minnows will not be overwhelmed.

Montella: Hard to keep Salah

Mohamed Salah appears unlikely to stay at Fiorentina beyond the end of the season.

Federer praises Coric

Borna Coric thrashed Andy Murray in Dubai on Thursday, and Roger Federer is wary of the teenager.

James stars as Cavs beat Warriors

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns secured contrasting NBA wins on Thursday.

Shami sidelined with knee injury

A knee injury will see Mohammed Shami miss India's meeting with UAE at the Cricket World Cup.

Copa Libertadores Review

Boca Juniors continued their perfect start to the Copa Libertadores, while Internacional also enjoyed a win on Thursday.

Jansrud targets return to form

Garmisch shapes as another opportunity for Kjetil Jansrud's opponents to close the gap on the FIS World Cup downhill leader.

Gayle hits highest World Cup score

If Chris Gayle was in a form slump, he blasted his way out of it at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday.

Ducks overcome Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks rallied past the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL on Monday, while the New Jersey Devils won again.

Anderson, Dolgopolov through

Runner-up at the Mexican Open last year, Kevin Anderson made a winning start to the 2015 event on Monday.

Porterfield unhappy with ICC plans

Ireland's William Porterfield is unhappy with the ICC's plans to make changes to the number of teams playing at the Cricket World Cup.

Philander out of West Indies clash

A hamstring injury has ruled Vernon Philander out of South Africa's clash against West Indies.

Khan, UAE eye Ireland scalp

The Cricket World Cup meeting with Ireland is the one the UAE have been gearing up for.

NRL takes over Titans

The Gold Coast Titans have been taken over by the National Rugby League.

Mayer, Monaco ease through

Leonardo Mayer and Juan Monaco set up a second-round clash at the Argentina Open.

UEFA Europa League Preview

Ajax and Roma both face challenges if they are to reach the UEFA Europa League last 16.

Dani Alves' Barca future uncertain

Dani Alves' Barcelona future is uncertain, according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

'The goals will come' - Podolski

Inter forward Lukas Podolski believes the goals will eventually come for him at the club.

Allen: Reds better without Suarez

Luis Suarez's departure has led to Liverpool becoming even better, according to midfielder Joe Allen.

Pique: City different without Toure

Manchester City are weaker without midfielder Yaya Toure, Barcelona's Gerard Pique said.

Grizzlies overcome Trail Blazers

The Golden State Warriors were upset in the NBA on Sunday as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the Portland Trail Blazers.

Finch: Australia ready for Kiwis

Despite Saturday's clash against New Zealand being two weeks after their opening game, Australia are confident they will be unaffected.

Holder backs struggling Gayle

Chris Gayle will return to form for West Indies at the Cricket World, captain Jason Holder said on Monday.

Ferrer eyes Rio 2016

David Ferrer is targeting the 2016 Rio Olympic Games after his success in the Brazilian city on Sunday.

Hunt to remain on sidelines

The Queensland Rugby Union confirmed the Reds' Karmichael Hunt would remain sidelined in Super Rugby.

CONCACAF Champions League Preview

America visit Deportivo Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League as DC United meet Alajuelense.

Montella tips open clash v Spurs

After earning a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Tottenham, Fiorentina are set to attack when they host the second on Thursday.

Wenger relieved to win at Palace

A loss at Crystal Palace would have been a disaster for Arsenal, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Ligue 1 in PSG's hands - Fournier

Paris Saint-Germain are still favourites to win the Ligue 1 crown, according to Lyon coach Hubert Fournier.

Ferrer clinches Rio Open title

Fabio Fognini may have upset Rafael Nadal, but he was well beaten by David Ferrer in the Rio Open final on Sunday.

Karlovic claims Delray Beach Open

Donald Young was no match for Ivo Karlovic in the Delray Beach Open final on Sunday, losing in straight sets.

Bell calls for England response

After their embarrassing loss to New Zealand, Ian Bell wants to see England respond at the Cricket World Cup.

Kerber to face Azarenka in Qatar

Victoria Azarenka meets Angelique Kerber in a blockbuster first-round clash at the Qatar Open, while champion Simona Halep has withdrawn.

Sharpe edges Nicholson in Stoneham

Cheryl Maas and Darcy Sharpe clinched wins in the Big Air at the FIS World Cup on Friday.

Kings extend winning run

The Los Angeles Kings continued their winning run in the NHL as the Detroit Red Wings won a thriller on Saturday.

Jayawardene guides Sri Lanka to win

Sri Lanka were seriously tested before beating Afghanistan by four wickets at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday.

Rea, Haslam clinch wins

The World Superbikes started with two thrilling races in Australia, with Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam winning.

Gracia hails perfect Malaga

Javi Gracia described Malaga's win over Barcelona as a perfect performance on Saturday.

Good time to play England - Mommsen

Even Scotland fancy their chances of upsetting struggling England at the Cricket World Cup.

Young, Karlovic win

Donald Young will face Ivo Karlovic in the Delray Beach Open final after their respective wins on Saturday.

Sharapova set to star in Mexico

A first ever appearance at the Mexican Open looks set to lead to success for Maria Sharapova.

Fognini upsets Nadal in Rio

Fabio Fognini stunned Rafael Nadal in the Rio Open semi-finals, while David Ferrer also reached the decider on Saturday.

La Liga Review

Barcelona suffered a shock La Liga loss on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways.

Russell hails happy West Indies

Andre Russell said the West Indies showed the world what they are capable of in their win over Pakistan on Saturday.

Rea grabs pole in Australia

A thrilling qualifying fell the way of Jonathan Rea as he took pole at the World Superbikes in Australia on Saturday.

Australia-Bangladesh abandoned

Australia's Cricket World Cup meeting with Bangladesh was abandoned due to constant rain in Brisbane on Saturday.

Misbah slams poor Pakistan

Poor in every department is how Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq assessed his team after their loss to the West Indies.

Klopp: We deserved our win

A third straight win - a 3-2 victory over Stuttgart - was what Borussia Dortmund deserved according to Jurgen Klopp.

Subban struggles on debut

The St Louis Blues eased past the Boston Bruins in the NHL on Friday, while the New York Rangers also had a win.

Kohli eyes lift in belief

With few giving them any chance of winning the Cricket World Cup, Virat Kohli hopes India can beat South Africa to lift belief.

Sri Lanka look to build momentum

With a busy week ahead, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews wants to see his team build momentum.

Jansrud eyes success in Saalbach

Dominik Paris and Guillermo Fayed are trying to catch Kjetil Jansrud in the men's downhill at the FIS World Cup.

'We can't be complacent' - Mathews

Desperately needing a win at the Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka refuse to take Afghanistan lightly.

Rodgers wants more from Balotelli

Mario Balotelli must still improve his work rate to start for Liverpool, according to manager Brendan Rodgers.

Errani survives scare in Rio

Italian Sara Errani saved three match points and benefited from a retirement to reach the Rio Open semi-finals on Friday.

Preview: Australia v Bangladesh

Australia's clash against Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday is almost certain to be rain-affected.

Clarke keeps cards close to chest

Australia have selected a team to take on Bangladesh, but it could change if the likely rain reduces the number of overs.

Nadal, Fognini into Rio quarters

Rafael Nadal and Fabio Fognini progressed to the Rio Open quarter-finals on Thursday.

Clippers edge Spurs in LA

NBA champions the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, while Russell Westbrook led the Oklahoma City Thunder over the line.

Rodgers not drawn on penalty

Brendan Rodgers wanted the focus on Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Besiktas, not the penalty incident that led to the winner on Thursday.

Bangladesh 'not looking for' rain

Despite a wash-out seemingly likely, Bangladesh insist they would like to face Australia on Saturday at the Cricket World Cup.

Mancini rues Inter complacency

Inter allowed Celtic back into their UEFA Europa League clash on Thursday, according to Roberto Mancini.

Misbah calls for Pakistan focus

Reports of player unrest must not distract Pakistan, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Friday.

Errani cruises through

As two surprise packets continued their runs at the Rio Open on Thursday, Sara Errani also breezed through.

Williams leads Zimbabwe past UAE

Sean Williams was the hero for Zimbabwe as they clinched a four-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates at the Cricket World Cup.

Mancini giving nothing away

Nemanja Vidic and Mateo Kovacic both look set to feature for Inter against Celtic on Thursday.

Hales pushing for selection

England batsman Alex Hales could be set to take on New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup on Friday.

McCullum backs New Zealand batsmen

Brendon McCullum backed New Zealand's batsmen to improve when they take on England at the Cricket World Cup on Friday.

'I do love City' - Richards

Fiorentina full-back Micah Richards feels he cannot return to parent club Manchester City as a player.

Ancelotti: Ronaldo back to his best

Carlo Ancelotti lauded superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Schalke on Wednesday.

Pfizenmaier upsets Brengle in Rio

It was mostly good news for the seeds at the Rio Open but Madison Brengle was beaten by Dinah Pfizenmaier on Wednesday.

Preview: CWC - New Zealand v Scotland

Minnows Scotland are taking confidence from a narrow loss to a New Zealand XI last year as they prepare to open their Cricket World Cup.

Sammy: Forget Ireland loss

Darren Sammy criticised the West Indies' bowlers after their loss to Ireland, but believes they can still make the quarter-finals.

Porterfield: Victory not an upset

The West Indies' loss to Ireland at the Cricket World Cup was far from an upset, according to William Porterfield.

Petkovic back into world's top 10

As Stanislas Wawrinka continued his climb back towards the world's top four, Andrea Petkovic returned among the top 10.

Nishikori wins Memphis Open again

The Memphis Open belonged to Kei Nishikori once more as he beat Kevin Anderson in Sunday's final.

Scotland ready for New Zealand test

Preston Mommsen and his Scotland team have nothing to fear when they meet New Zealand on Tuesday.

McCullum taking nothing for granted

Brendon McCullum refuses to take Scotland lightly as New Zealand prepare to take on the minnows at the Cricket World Cup.

Faulkner out of Bangladesh clash

James Faulkner is "no chance" of lining up for Australia when the Cricket World Cup co-hosts face Bangladesh on Saturday.

Grange grabs world slalom title

Marcel Hirscher gave up a lead in the slalom at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships as Jean-Baptiste Grange won gold on Sunday.

Nasri unimpressed by Chelsea

Chelsea are unimpressive and will falter by the end of the Premier League season, according to Manchester City's Samir Nasri.

McCullum: We have the belief

Cricket World Cup co-hosts New Zealand feel they belong among the contenders, according to Brendon McCullum.

Bailey expects to make way

George Bailey accepts he is set to make way when Australia captain Michael Clarke returns from injury at the Cricket World Cup.

Rose leads Bulls past Cavs

The Chicago Bulls extended their advantage atop the NBA's Central Division with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bailey expects to make way for Clarke

George Bailey accepts he is set to make way when Australia captain Michael Clarke returns from injury at the Cricket World Cup.

Verdasco, Klizan beaten in Brazil

Dusan Lajovic and Joao Souza claimed upset wins at the Brasil Open on Thursday.

'Fit' Malinga ready for New Zealand

Despite concerns over his fitness, Lasith Malinga has been declared a certain starter when Sri Lanka face New Zealand on Saturday.

Serena Williams eyes Dubai title

Only illness and a lack of energy is likely to stop Serena Williams winning the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Kane set for England call-up

Harry Kane appears certain to be rewarded for his Tottenham form with an England call-up.

Fenninger wins giant slalom

A late mistake almost cost her but Anna Fenninger eventually claimed gold in the giant slalom at the world championships on Thursday.

Gayle's struggles continue

Chris Gayle's poor form continued on Thursday as the West Indies were pushed by Scotland in a pre-Cricket World Cup warm-up game.

Morgan unworried by poor form

He has made just two runs in his past four innings, but England captain Eoin Morgan insists his form is of no concern.

Messi still Barca's penalty taker

Having seen Neymar fail to convert a penalty, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said Lionel Messi was still his first-choice spot-kick taker.

Canucks rally past Blackhawks

Daniel Sedin helped the Vancouver Canucks win an NHL thriller in Chicago, while the Pittsburgh Penguins also had a victory on Wednesday.

Faulkner could play as a specialist batsman

Injured Australia all-rounder James Faulkner could be picked as a specialist batsman.

La Liga Preview

Sevilla are looking to find some much-needed energy for a La Liga clash against Cordoba, while Atletico Madrid are high on confidence.

Copa Libertadores Review

Corinthians cruised through the second leg of their Copa Libertadores tie as Deportivo Tachira battled through.

Almagro downs Robredo in Sao Paulo

Nicolas Almagro and seeds Leonardo Mayer and Pablo Cuevas progressed to the Brasil Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Clarke ruled out of England clash

Despite appearing to be nearing full fitness, Michael Clarke will miss Australia's meeting with England.

Villa backs Lampard

Frank Lampard staying at Manchester City is not a worry to New York City team-mate David Villa.

Lallana: Liverpool can finish third

His team may be sitting seventh, but Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is confident of finishing in the Premier League's top three.

Chappell: Don't write off Pakistan or the West Indies

It would be a surprise, but Pakistan and the West Indies are considered Cricket World Cup fancies by Greg Chappell.

Hughes: City must win every game

Manchester City need to win every remaining Premier League game if they are to catch Chelsea, according to Mark Hughes.

Copa Libertadores Review

A pair of late goals saw The Strongest get past Morelia in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday, while Huracan also advanced.

Klizan edges through, Delbonis out

Thomaz Bellucci squandered match points at the Brasil Open on Tuesday as Martin Klizan and Facundo Bagnis advanced.

Austria clinch team event in Vail

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships have belonged to Austria and that continued in the team event on Tuesday.

Pearson: Owners want me in charge

Nigel Pearson believes Leicester City's owners want to keep him as manager, and he revealed he cleared the air with James McArthur.

Warner confident Australia can deliver

Favouritism is no problem for Australia, and David Warner believes the co-hosts can deliver at the Cricket World Cup.

Rodgers: Sturridge England's best

Daniel Sturridge is still England's number one striker despite Harry Kane's form, according to Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Wild, Kings win

The Minnesota Wild sealed their sixth straight NHL win on Monday, while Dwight King and Jeff Carter led the Los Angeles Kings to a victory.

Preview: Athletic Bilbao v Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao will be looking for a good result when they host Espanyol in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Almagro, Cuevas battle through

Pablo Cuevas and Nicolas Almagro had to overcome tests to advance to the Brasil Open second round on Monday.

Wenger: Sanchez similar to Wright

Alexis Sanchez is similar to Arsenal great Ian Wright, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Belgian rugby team enjoys 356-3 win

It was as one-sided as wins come as Royal Kituro enjoyed a 356-3 victory in Belgian rugby on Sunday.

Opener still in Clarke's mind

Despite seemingly being ruled out of the Cricket World Cup opener against England, Australia captain Michael Clarke refuses to give up hope.

Garber backs Orlando City

Orlando City can become one of the best ever expansion teams, according to MLS commissioner Don Garber.

Copa Libertadores Review

Independiente del Valle and Palestino claimed 1-0 wins in their respective Copa Libertadores first legs on Thursday.

Eredivisie Preview

Needing a win to get their season back on track, Ajax visit Go Ahead Eagles - as PSV look to stay in control at the top.

Djokovic wins Australian Open

Ivanovic: Costa likes the attention

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic believes Diego Costa will get better thanks to the attention on the striker.

Sturridge not ready to start

Daniel Sturridge may be the key to Liverpool's top-four chances, but manager Brendan Rodgers will play it safe with the striker.

Copa Libertadores Preview

Among the 12 teams looking to book their places in the Copa Libertadores group stage are Nacional and Estudiantes.

Barton slams struggling QPR

Midfielder Joey Barton was furious after yet another away loss for his QPR team in the Premier League.

Koepka wins Phoenix Open

A 51-foot eagle putt helped Brooks Koepka to victory at the Phoenix Open on Sunday.

Lightning win at home again

Home comforts continued for the Tampa Bay Lightning as the Ottawa Senators scored seven times in the NHL on Saturday.

Lopez, Klizan eye success in Quito

Left-handers Feliciano Lopez and Martin Klizan are targeting success on the clay in Ecuador.

Cilic's absence opens up Zagreb

Croatians have dominated the Zagreb Indoors, but that could change after Marin Cilic's withdrawal.

Costa: 'I’m no angel'

Diego Costa may be "no angel", but the Chelsea star said the incident that led to his recent ban was an accident.

Murray, Djokovic renew rivalry

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray meet in the Australian Open final for the third time on Sunday.

Sabres lose 14th straight

A winless January was completed for the Buffalo Sabres as the St Louis Blues' run continued in the NHL.

Woods to keep pushing after bad day

He intends to keep fighting through his struggles, with Tiger Woods labelling his Phoenix Open second round as just a bad day.

Quinteros named Ecuador coach

Former Bolivia coach Gustavo Quinteros has been appointed coach of Ecuador.

Blanc: 'We were expecting better'

Laurent Blanc had wanted to see better from Paris Saint-Germain, but was still happy to claim a 1-0 win over Rennes.

Hecking proud of Wolfsburg

Dieter Hecking was predictably delighted after his Wolfsburg side crushed Bayern Munich 4-1.

Djokovic battles past Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka's Australian Open title defense came to an end at the hands of Novak Djokovic on Friday.

Kyrgios and Murray forging unlikely bond

After their meeting in the Australain Open quarter-finals, Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios may be forming a friendship no-one expected.

Thunder win without Durant

Not even the absence of Kevin Durant could deny the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA on Monday.

Preview: South Korea v Iraq

More than just South Korea has been the focus for Iraq ahead of their Asian Cup semi-final in Sydney.

Koudelka claims win in Sapporo

Championship leader Stefan Kraft missed out on the podium as Roman Koudelka claimed a ski jumping victory in Japan.

Randolph leads Grizzlies to win

Zach Randolph starred for the Memphis Grizzlies as Brandon Jennings was hurt in the NBA.

Childress dominates for Kings, Taipans go top

The New Zealand Breakers' winning run came to an end and the Cairns Taipans took advantage.

Blanc takes positives from past

A good record against Saint-Etienne has Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc in a good mood.

New Zealand seal series win over Sri Lanka

After making a slow start against Sri Lanka, New Zealand proved far too good once more.

Dennis wins Tour Down Under

His two-second advantage was never under threat as Rohan Dennis won the Tour Down Under.

India desperate for Australia Day win

Out of form with the Cricket World Cup less than a month away, India will be desperate for a win against Australia.

Compton among leaders at Humana

There is a logjam atop the Humana Challenge leaderboard, with Erik Compton among it.

Inzaghi promises 'something different' at Milan

As the pressure intensifies, Filippo Inzaghi says he will need to make changes at Milan.

Mexes sorry for seeing red

After seeing red in more ways than one, Philippe Mexes said sorry on Saturday.

La Liga Review

La Liga's top sides all had wins on Saturday - but Cristiano Ronaldo saw red for Real Madrid.

Hewitt should stick around for a while yet

With every grand slam exit, Lleyton Hewitt answers the same questions.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis: Special K Street Fighters

Despite being just teenagers, two of Australia's brightest prospects continue to show traits greater than any forehand or backhand.

Nadal delighted with easy win

Easier than he thought it would be - that's how Rafael Nadal assessed his win on Monday.

Nadal impressively thrashes Youzhny

He may not fancy his chances of winning the title, but Rafael Nadal started impressively enough on Monday.

Oilers win away from home

For the first time since November, the Edmonton Oilers won away from home – while the Montreal Canadiens had a high-scoring victory.

Breakers win fifth straight, Motum stars for 36ers

Cedric Jackson and Brock Motum starred in the NBL, helping their respective teams to victories.

Raonic ready to step up

The dominance of the 'Big Four' is likely to continue diminishing, according to big-server Milos Raonic.

Gaultier, Matthew ease through in New York

For the second straight day in New York, seeds claimed easy wins.

Wawrinka keeps his focus

Defending a grand slam title for the first time, Stanislas Wawrinka is eager to stay focused.

Bouchard ignoring pressure

Increased expectation and pressure is having no impact on Eugenie Bouchard ahead of the Australian Open.

Preview: Iran v UAE

Avoiding Japan in a potential quarter-final looks set to be the focus for Iran and United Arab Emirates.

Del Potro withdraws from Australian Open

With worries over his troublesome wrist persisting, Juan Martin del Potro pulled out of the first grand slam of the year.

Watson too good for Brengle in Hobart final

After waiting more than two years, Heather Watson has finally added a second WTA Tour title to her trophy cabinet.

Okposo scores four times for Islanders

There was yet another four-goal haul in the NHL, while Barry Trotz tasted defeat on his return to Nashville.

Nadal: 'I don't consider myself one of the favourites'

He may be a 14-time grand slam winner, but Rafael Nadal insists he is not among the favourites in Melbourne.