Djokovic, Williams prepared for Australian Open defences
Friday, 15 January 2016, 08:36
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Novak Djokovic is in the kind of form that has rivals no less than Rafael Nadal describing it as being close to perfection. Serena Williams has been injured, has hardly played since the U.S. Open and...
Spalletti re-hired by Roma to take over for fired Garcia
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 15:52
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
After more than six years away from Serie A, Luciano Spalletti is looking forward to coaching in his home league again with Roma. Spalletti was welcomed by about 50 fans at the city's main...
FIFA imposes transfer ban on Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 13:36
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
FIFA has banned Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid from signing players in next two transfer windows for breaching rules relating to signing players under the age of 18. The Spanish clubs can still...
Milan beat Carpi 2-1 to reach Italian Cup semifinals
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 06:33
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Carlos Bacca scored one goal and set up another and AC Milan held on to beat Carpi 2-1 Wednesday to reach the Italian Cup semifinals. Milan will next face either second-division Spezia or...
Updated: Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA secretary general
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 11:03
Last update: about 9 years ago
Jerome Valcke has been dismissed as secretary general of soccer's scandal-scarred governing body. FIFA says its emergency committee fired Valcke with immediate effect and terminated his...
Boring United? Van Gaal's team in 3-3 thriller at Newcastle
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 06:22
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
So much for Manchester United being boring. In one of the most entertaining matches of the English Premier League, United squandered a two-goal lead, went back in front through an exquisite shot...