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Fergie’s seven defining moments

As a player, Alex Ferguson enjoyed a moderately successful career. A prolific striker, he scored 170 goals in 317 appearances including 25 goals in 41 appearances for Glasgow Rangers.
As a player, Alex…

Football stars’ reading habits

Nobel Peace Prize winner Henry Kissinger's On China is on a list of books recommended by EPL players. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The English Premier League releases list of footballers' favorite books Players' choices include titles by Henry Kissinger, J.R....…

The man behind Maria’s millions

Maria Sharapova has capitalized on her on-court success by becoming one of tennis' most successful brands. Maria Sharapova has capitalized on her on-court success by becoming one of tennis' most successful brands.…

It’s 31 titles, insists Juve

Juventus supporters celebrate after Sunday's 1-0 win over Palermo gave their team a 29th Italian Serie A title. Juventus supporters celebrate after Sunday's 1-0 win over Palermo gave their team a 29th…

Stars honor ‘a very loved man’

(From left) Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams pay tribute to the late Brad Drewett. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal among stars to pay tribute to Brad Drewett ATP's former president passed...…

Juve offers Serie A way forward

Juventus supporters celebrate after Sunday's 1-0 win over Palermo gave their team a 29th Italian Serie A title. Juventus supporters celebrate after Sunday's 1-0 win over Palermo gave their team a 29th…

Ferguson fury at ‘rolling’ Luiz

Rafael Da Silva's clash with David Luiz caused a mass confrontation between the Manchester United and Chelsea players. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Juan Mata's late winner returns Chelsea to third place in English Premier League Manchester United's Rafael da ...…

Referee punched by teen dies

STORY HIGHLIGHTS The referee cites the player for an infraction The player turns around and punches him At first, officials think the referee's injuries are minor He dies after remaining in critical condition for a week (CNN) -- A referee fo...…

Jury out on Hall of Fame new boys

Sealed with a kiss. Fred Couples celebrates his one and only major success at the 1992 Masters with his wife Debbie. Sealed with a kiss. Fred Couples celebrates his one and only…

Bayern and Dortmund draw

Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller controls the ball during his side's 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Bayern Munich draw 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga Rehearsal for Champions League final on May 25 Both t...…

Bale keeps Spurs’ hopes alive

Lone hero: Gareth Bale acknowledges the home fans after his late winner against Southampton. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's late winner against Southampton Bale has won a host of awards for his EPL performances this season North L...…

Mourinho staying or going?

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says no decisions about his future have been made yet. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Jose Mourinho says he hasn't decided where he'll be managing next season An English newspaper, though, reports that he has agreed to rejoin ...…

Record earnings for Man Utd

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring the opening goal the 3-0 win over Aston Villa as the Red Devils secured the English Premier League title.Manchester United striker Robin van…

‘Baby’ Ye makes Tour history

Guan Tianlang, now 14, qualified for the 2013 Masters when -- as the youngest player in the field, then rated 490th in the world amateur rankings -- he beat a host of senior golfers to win the Asia-Pacific…
		
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Bayern humiliate Barca

Arjen Robben celebrates with his Bayern Munich teammates after their resounding second leg victory over Barcelona in the Nou Camp. Arjen Robben celebrates with his Bayern Munich teammates after their resounding second…

Qatar faces ‘slavery’ scrutiny

The announcement by FIFA in 2010 that Qatar would host the 2022 World Cup finals has brought greater exposure for the tiny emirate.The announcement by FIFA in 2010 that Qatar would host…

Blatter cleared in bribe case

Sepp Blatter succeeded Joao Havelange (right) as president of football's governing body FIFA in 1998. STORY HIGHLIGHTS FIFA president Sepp Blatter is cleared of misconduct by internal investigation into bribery Predecessor Joao Havelange resigns a...…

Shrugging off ‘Baby Federer’ tag

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Young tennis star Grigor Dimitrov wants to shed his "Baby Federer" tag Bulgarian hoping to climb up the rankings from career-high 28th this year Reveals he always dreamed of being a tennis player as a child Talks about his love...…

Beckham off against Evian

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu was sent off after the final whistle. STORY HIGHLIGHTS David Beckham sent off as Paris Saint-Germain beat Evian 1-0 The veteran midfielder had only been on the pitch six minutes before being dismisse...…

Juve on brink of 29th title

Arturo Vidal celebrates with coach Antonio Conte after opening the scoring for Juventus against Torino. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Juventus beat Torino 2-0 in city derby at Stadio Olimpico Late goals from Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio Juventus need a...…

Van Persie scores on return

Robin van Persie was on target from the penalty spot as Manchester United drew 1-1 at Arsenal. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Arsenal and Manchester United draw 1-1 at Emirates Robin van Persie scores United's equalizer on return to his old club Chelsea move ...…

No stopping Nadal in final

Rafael Nadal savors an eighth Barcelona Open crown after a straight sets win over Nicolas Almagro. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Rafael Nadal wins Barcelona Open title Straights sets win over fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro in final Extends record to eight ti...…

Sharapova speeds to 29th title

Maria Sharapova poses next to the Porsche 911 Carrera which she claimed by winning the WTA tournament in Stuttgart. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Maria Sharapova successfully defends WTA Stuttgart title She beats China's Li Na in Sunday's final in straight se...…

Suarez accepts ‘biting’ ban

 Liverpool's <a href='http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/8663783/suarez-biting-incident' target='_blank'>Luis Suarez has been banned for 10 games by the English Football Association for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic</a> during Sunday's match at Anfield. It was the latest example of a player displaying questionable behavior…
		
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