San Diego will host the inaugural World Beach Games in 2017 after the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) voted on Friday to back the bid.
Real Madrid are not going to risk aggravating injuries to players by rushing them back even though they are close to full fitness, coach Rafa Benitez said.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho declined to say whether he had been given any guarantees about his future if they lose at home to Liverpool this weekend.
Happy Birthday to Irfan Pathan, who came the closest to being the next Kapil Dev for India. The fast bowler will be remembered for his great contribution.
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino entered the race for FIFA president on Monday as Asian soccer's Bahraini chief declared he had put himself forward.
Chelsea are the "perfect" opponents for Stoke City to return to winning ways, manager Mark Hughes said ahead of welcoming the champions in the League Cup.
Alastair Cook rued England's first-innings collapse after his team came within 39 balls of forcing a draw in the second test against Pakistan on Monday.