Football
No Manchester United offer for Ribeiro: Cruzeiro
Brazilian champions Cruzeiro have denied receiving an offer from Manchester United for midfielder Everton Ribeiro.
Bayern, City race for first-place finish in Group D
However, CSKA Moscow and Viktoria Plzen fight for third place and a slot in the Europa League.
Everton's Leighton Baines suffers fractured toe
Baines faces up to six weeks on the sidelines after fracturing his toe in the 3-3 draw with Liverpool on Saturday.
Villarreal win 3-0 at 10-man Levante to stay fourth
Striker Ikechukwu Uche scored two goals and earned a penalty in Villarreal's 3-0 win against 10-man Levante on Sunday.
Armstrong settles 3 million USD lawsuit over bonuses
Armstrong had confessed in an interview in January that he used performance-enhancing drugs to cheat his way to the Tour de France wins.
Inter Milan owner, coach praise each other
Erick Thohir has praised Walter Mazzarri as being similar to Jose Mourinho while the former Napoli boss was impressed by the new Inter club president.
Struggling East Bengal try Colaco luck
Highly-rated Armando Colaco was on Thursday named East Bengal coach in an announcement that came along the expected lines.
Manchester United duo ruled out of England friendlies
The Three Lions will face Chile on Friday evening at Wembley Stadium, before Germany's visit four days later.
Niklas Bendtner 'incredibly disappointed' to stay at Arsenal
Bendtner has criticised Arsenal and Wenger for not selling him in the summer and said it will be a 'miracle' if he stays at the Premier League club.
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar could return to Brazil in January
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar has said he will be looking for a new club in January when the transfer window opens again.
Juventus, Napoli look to put pressure on leaders Roma
Juventus and Napoli have been keeping pace just behind Serie A leader Roma and the two clubs meet Sunday night in Turin after Roma host promoted Sassuolo earlier that day.
Del Bosque calls up Brazil-born Costa for Spain
Top scorer in La Liga with 13 goals in 12 appearances this season, Costa signed a formal letter last month stating his wish to play for his adopted country.
Third straight European trophy looks beyond Chelsea's reach
The team Jose Mourinho currently has at his disposal seems ill-equipped to cope with the current best in Europe.
Champions League: Barcelona, Atletico move into last 16; Chelsea, Arsenal win
Messi had a pair of goals that ended a rare three-game scoreless streak, and Barcelona beat AC Milan 3-1 to clinch a berth in the second round.
Real Madrid held to a 2-2 draw at Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo kept his goalscoring run going as he helped Real Madrid to an entertaining 2-2 draw at Juventus.
Injured Fernando Torres fails to recover for Schalke match
Torres will miss Chelsea's Champions League game against Schalke on Wednesday after failing to recover from a thigh injury.
