Djokovic grinds down Federer to keep Nadal on his toes
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic ground down Roger Federer 6-4 6-7(2) 6-2 in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday to preserve his slim hopes of ending the year on top of the rankings.
Ibrahimovic salvages draw for PSG against Anderlecht
PARIS (Reuters) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic salvaged a 1-1 home draw for Paris St Germain against Anderlecht as the French champions were made to wait for a Champions League last-16 spot on Tuesday.
Juve, Real share defensive mishaps in four-goal thriller
(Reuters) – Iker Casillas gave a world-class performance, Martin Caceres played hero and villain, Cristiano Ronaldo scored as usual and both defences leaked again as Juventus and Real Madrid shared four goals in a Champions League classic on Tuesday.
Leverkusen hold firm to draw in Donetsk
DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) – Bayer Leverkusen took a step towards qualification for the Champions league last 16 with a battling 0-0 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk in Group A on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich reach last 16 with win over Plzen
PLZEN, Czech Republic (Reuters) – Bayern Munich booked a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League when a second-half goal from the head of Mario Mandzukic gave them a 1-0 win over a dogged Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.
Manchester City qualify with Negredo hat-trick
(Reuters) – Alvaro Negredo scored a hat-trick and Sergio Aguero added two goals to fire Manchester City into the Champions League knockout stage for the first time with a commanding 5-2 home win over CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.
Van Persie out of luck as United held in Spain
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (Reuters) – Robin van Persie twice hit the post as Manchester United missed a chance to all-but seal their place in the Champions League last 16 when they were held to a 0-0 draw at La Liga side Real Sociedad in Group A on Tuesday….
Players found on all sides in Dolphins’ harassment case
(Reuters) – From NFL clubhouses to office water coolers, the case of alleged bullying, harassment and workplace abuse involving two Miami Dolphins players has generated a major buzz in America’s most popular sport.
Braaten strike gives Copenhagen win over Galatasaray
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Daniel Braaten’s deft flick gave FC Copenhagen a 1-0 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday as the Danish champions stayed in the hunt for a place in the Champions League knockout stages.
Embarrassment for Rio as Soccerex is canceled
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – This year’s Soccerex Global Convention which brings together major decision makers in the sport has been canceled with the two sides involved in the dispute giving different reasons for the event being called off.
