Football
Karim Benzema under pressure to end France goal drought
Benzema is under pressure to end his 14-game scoring drought with France in upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Belarus.
India take on Bangladesh in SAFF Championships
Having begun their title defence with a lacklustre performance, India would look to make amends when they square off against Bangladesh.
Fiorentina continue impressive start to season
Mario Gomez scored his first Serie A goals and Giuseppe Rossi made it three for the season as Fiorentina continued their impressive start by beating Genoa 5-2.
Olivier Giroud gives Arsenal 1-0 derby win over Tottenham
Giroud settled the first north London derby of the season as Arsenal asserted their supremacy over Tottenham with a 1-0 victory.
Schalke sign Milan midfielder Boateng on four-year deal
Champions League competitors Schalke 04 have signed AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng on a four-year deal.
I-League to kick off on September 21
The country's top football tournament, will kick off with 14 teams in the fray, with a three-month gap provided for the IPL-style football league.
Tottenham Hotspur to sign Argentine forward Lamela from Roma
Tottenham are set to sign 21-year-old Argentina forward Erik Lamela from AS Roma for 30 million euros, the Italian club said on Wednesday.
Goals are just numbers, says Sunil Chhetri
Three short of becoming the country's highest-ever scorer, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri says "goals are just numbers" for him.
Liverpool leave it late on tough night for top clubs in League Cup
Liverpool needed two extra-time goals to beat Notts County 4-2 at Anfield.
Arsenal in Champions League for 16th straight year
With a 3-0 lead over Fenerbahce from the first leg, Aaron Ramsey netted twice to ensure Arsenal comfortably won the playoff 5-0 on aggregate.
Argentina coach waits for injured Messi to recover
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said he is waiting to see if injured Lionel Messi will recover and be able to play against Paraguay.
Liverpool defender Coates to miss most of season
The 22-year-old tore a ligament while on international duty against Japan last week.
Lionel Messi's leg injury is a muscle bruise
Barcelona say tests have determined that Messi's leg injury from Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Atletico is a muscle bruise in his left thigh.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Bale nears completion: reports
According to reports a deal had been agreed and would be confirmed on Friday for 99 million euros.
Schalke's Klaas Jan Huntelaar to miss Champions League playoff
Huntelaar will be out of action for several weeks due to a knee injury sustained in his side's 4-0 defeat at Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Sociedad beat Getafe 2-0 to open Spanish league
Carlos Vela scored one goal and set up another on Saturday as Real Sociedad picked up where it left off last season by outclassing Getafe 2-0.
