Chile handed two-game stadium ban for homophobic chants
Six Latin American national football associations have been penalized for homophobic chants by fans, the sport's governing body FIFA said on Monday.
Kidnapped Mexican footballer escapes
Kidnapped Mexican footballer Alan Pulido knocked his captor unconscious and was freed with the help of local police on Monday.
Mexican footballer kidnapped in home town
Greece's Olympiakos striker Alan Pulido was kidnapped in Mexico, local law enforcement officials said on Sunday.
Chinese Sun Jihai becomes English Premier League club's ambassador
Former China international Sun Jihai will become the Club Ambassador in China for English Premier League club Manchester City.
FIFA appoint Uganda FA president on integrity committee
World football governing body has appointed Uganda's Moses Magogo on the committee for security and integrity.
China beats Bahrain 3-0 in warmup for AFC U-23 Championships
China beat Bahrain 3-0 here on Sunday in a warmup for the AFC U-23 Championships.
Belgian footballer dies three days after field collapse
The Sporting Lokeren defender Gregory Mertens has died in hospital on Friday, three days after he collapsed during a reserve match.
Chinese 'invade' European football
Chinese billionaires have started invading European football by making purchasing deals with top clubs, looking to gain influence in the "beautiful game" and help China raise its standard.
Australian football stars charged with supplying cocaine
Australia's top football stars have been charged with supplying cocaine over the weekend in an event that has shocked local sports fans.
Browns' Gordon banned
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was banned for at least one year by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the substance abuse policy.
Pats win 1st Super Bowl in 10 years
Tom Brady cemented his legacy as one of the all-time quarterback greats, firing four touchdown passes in the New England Patriots' dramatic 28-24 come-from-behind win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Patriots crush Colts to reach Super Bowl
Tom Brady fired three touchdown passes and LeGarrette Blount rumbled for three more as the New England Patriots demolished the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 on Sunday to book their sixth trip to the Super Bowl in 14 years.
Manning uncertain about future after loss
Peyton Manning slumped off the field toward an uncertain future following Denver's divisional playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, with many wondering if they had seen the last of one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time.
Seahawks advance
The defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 on Saturday, putting them one win away from a return trip to the NFL's championship game.
Cowboys rally behind Romo to oust Lions
Tony Romo engineered a stirring second-half comeback to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a nail-biting 24-20 NFC wild-card win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday and a trip back to the divisional round to meet the Green Bay Packers.
Ravens, Panthers clinch last playoff berths
Baltimore and Carolina captured the last two NFL playoff spots with victories on Sunday while Aaron Rodgers shook off a calf injury to spark a crucial Green Bay triumph.
Manning leads Pro Bowl lineup
Peyton Manning was named to his NFL-best 14th Pro Bowl to lead a league-best nine Denver Broncos players into the annual All-Star game, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Manziel to miss finale
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will miss Sunday's season finale against Baltimore because of a hamstring injury.