Football
Chelsea agree on a 49million pound deal to sign Edinson Cavani
Chelsea have reportedly agreed on a £49.3m deal to sign Napoli striker Edinson Cavani.
Man United to launch 50m-pound bid for Edinson Cavani
Old Trafford side is willing to mount a club record 50m pounds bid for the Serie A goal machine.
China sack national team coach Comacho
China's Football Association says it has sacked national team coach Jose Antonio Camacho following a 5-1 loss to Thailand.
Thibaut Courtois to stay at Atletico on loan this season
The 21-year-old Belgian has played 98 games for Atletico in the past two seasons after he replaced David de Gea in goal.
Wigan's Emmerson Boyce to be honoured in Barbados
The Barbados government says it will honour Emmerson Boyce who captained Wigan Athletic to the 2013 FA Cup title in England.
Liverpool sign forward Luis Alberto from Sevilla
The 20-year-old Alberto has played for Spain at several different youth levels and spent last season on loan at Barcelona 'B'.
Football Transfers: Friday's latest news and rumours
IBNLive Sports gives you Friday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip from the leading clubs and top players around the world.
Sunil Chettri backs East Bengal to win against Semen Padang
Chhetri backed East Bengal to beat Indonesian Champions Semen Padang over two legs in the AFC Cup quarters in September.
Brazil defender Luiz breaks nose at Confederations Cup
Brazil defender David Luiz broke his nose during his country's 2-0 victory over Mexico at the Confederations Cup.
Manchester United back-in for Nicolas Gaitan
David Moyes is reportedly set to reignite his interest in Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan, despite reports they are unwilling to sell him.
Shakhtar Donetsk deny Liverpool offer for Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Shakhtar Donetsk insist there has been no approach from Liverpool for attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but also added that they would be willing to listen to offers.
Protesters and police clash outside Brazil stadium
Riot police used gas bombs and pepper spray to keep protesters from advancing past a barrier some 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from the Arena Castelao in the northeastern city of Fortaleza.
World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter
Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup.
Liverpool's Andy Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is set to complete his permanent transfer to West Ham after passing a medical with the Premier League club.
Corinthians await Tottenham bid for Paulinho
Corinthians said they are expecting Tottenham Hotspur to make an offer for Brazil midfielder Paulinho.
Maradona wins lawsuit against Chinese firms
Maradona will get 3 million yuan (USD 4.90 lakh) as compensation from three Chinese companies for using his name in an online game.