LIVERPOOL,. Jurgen Klopp has jokingly dismissed Cardiff manager Neil Warnock’s claim that the Bluebirds will have a “virtually impossible” task ...

Svitolina credits mental resolve for impressive Singapore run
SINGAPORE,. World number six Elina Svitolina believes a stronger mental resolve is the backbone behind her impressive run at the WTA Finals, as the Uk...

Wozniacki reveals rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
SINGAPORE,. World number three Caroline Wozniacki revealed yesterday that she has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a revelation she found out...

Loftus-Cheek treble boosts Chelsea, Arsenal edge Sporting
LONDON,. Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek had a Europa League night to remember by scoring the first hat-trick of his career as the midfielder inspired th...

Goodnight Vienna for Dimitrov after Kukushkin loss
VIENNA,. World number 10 Grigor Dimitrov had his Vienna Open debut cut short by Mikhail Kukushkin yesterday, losing 6-4 4-6 6-4 to the experienced Kaz...

Ozil still a Germany fan despite bitter departure
LONDON,. Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has pledged his support for the German national team despite bitterness from both sides over his retirement fro...

Nurmagomedov, McGregor suspensions extended, say regulators
LOS ANGELES,. Mixed martial arts stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will remain suspended pending full investigation of the melee following ...

Hamilton faces nerve-wracking world title showdown in Mexico
MEXICO CITY,. Lewis Hamilton faces a nerve-wracking scrap in Mexico’s power-sapping altitude this weekend before completing the apparent formality of ...

Champions League ‘dream’ awaits Monaco coach Henry
BRUGES,. Newly-appointed Monaco coach Thierry Henry has no intention of sulking over the Ligue 1 side’s poor domestic form as he seeks a “dream” Champ...

Rampant Arsenal face Lisbon test, Chelsea sweat on Hazard
PARIS,. Amid a packed schedule Arsenal take a 10-match winning streak to Sporting Lisbon as their quest to win the Europa League continues tomorrow, w...