Football
Injured Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie to miss Chelsea match
Manchester United manager David Moyes says Rooney will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea because of injury.
Real Madrid take on bottom club Betis, Barca face Levante
Real Madrid can pile the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid by taking all the three points against Betis.
Barcelona's Neymar suffers ankle injury
He has a tear to a "tendon of his right ankle", said a club statement, and further tests will be carried out on Friday.
Messi misses out on UEFA's team of the year
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo were picked as forwards in the team which was dominated by players from the Bundesliga and Spain's La Liga.
Jupp Heynckes named coach of the year
Jupp Heynckes, now retired, was named coach of the year by FIFA after leading Bayern Munich to an unprecedented treble last season.
Eden Hazard, Fernando Torres put Chelsea on top of Premier League
Hazard helped put Jose Mourinho's Chelsea provisionally on top of the Premier League by scoring in a 2-0 victory at Hull on Saturday.
Working with Luis Suarez will stay with me for life: Brendan Rodgers
Suarez struck 10 goals in December, including four in a 5-1 win over Norwich City, as Liverpool topped the Christmas table for the first time since 2008.
Veteran Phillips leaves Palace as Pulis seeks reinforcements
He made five substitute appearances for Palace this season but has not played since their 4-1 home defeat against Fulham in October.
Theo Walcott cleared over 'scoreline' gesture
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott will not be punished by England's Football Association for taunting Tottenham fans during his team's 2-0 win in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Spain coach del Bosque eyes another World Cup triumph
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has a New Year`s wish to see his country retain the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Yaya Toure shortlisted for African Footballer of the Year title
Toure remained on course to be named African Footballer of the Year for a record-equalling third successive time.
Clubs unlikely to splash cash in transfer window
In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the offseason.
Sunderland rally to draw 2-2 at Cardiff
Sunderland scored two late goals to draw 2-2 at Cardiff in the English Premier League, adding to the Welsh side's woes a day after the firing of manager Malky Mackay.
Chelsea beat Swansea 1-0 in Premier League
Eden Hazard scored in the 28th minute to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over Swansea to remain two points off the Premier League lead.
Manchester United fight back to beat Hull City 3-2
Manchester United were gifted a winner by former defender James Chester as the Premier League champions came from behind to beat Hull 3-2.
Valencia offered cash injection by Singapore billionaire
Debt-ridden Valencia have an offer on the table from Singapore billionaire Peter Lim to pump money into the club.
