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The former Olympique Marseille player who announced his presence in English top flight football with goals against Chelsea and Newcastle United in his first two games could not find the back of the net against a determined Sunderland.

After more than 3,300 professional innings, the warranty on Sabathia’s right knee-the one on which his 300-some-pound bulk lands on every pitch-has long since expired.

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is seeking an executive personal assistant to water his plants, do his dry cleaning and plan annual events including Christmas and family birthdays.

One of the greatest Phoenix Suns of all time will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor this season.

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook on Monday was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery after a woman accused him of punching her in the face in June. “It’s time to go to work – back to the field”.

Love’s comeback might just beginning.

It may fall into the category of oh, by the way.

In an interview with Swiss newspaper La Matin Dimanche, Carrard, former director general of the global Olympic Committee, said criticism of Blatter was more to do with him having been at the helm of the sport’s ruling body for 17 years. US and Swiss prosecutors are...

Utley, 36, had indicated for some time that he wanted to remain in Philadelphia, but his stance shifted as the Phillies continued to lose and traded Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon, Ben Revere and Jake Diekman in July.

The Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs play a game Monday afternoon.

The secret of Luck’s success is no secret. Both games could go either way, but I would lean towards a win against Denver considering the Colts have beaten the Broncos in two of the last three meetings.

USC Track and Field sprinter Andre De Grasse concluded his 2015 season by competing against the world’s best sprinters in the 100M Dash final at the IAAF World Championships early this morning in Beijing.

The Colombian has been underwhelming for Chelsea since his £27m move last season, with the Blues believing he is now surplus to requirements for the foreseeable future.

Liverpool secured their second 1-0 win of the season tonight as they beat Bournemouth at Anfield thanks to a Christian Benteke goal.

A lack of pace has long been a problem with the Chelsea FC defence, but one that has been largely covered – partly due to sound defensive positioning, but also due to the Blues’ pressing in midfield which has denied opposition the time and space to thread balls...