Liverpool absolutely certain to retain Luis Suarez

London: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will remain at Anfield next season, according to the club's managing director Ian Ayre, who has dismissed quotes from the Uruguayan saying he would consider offers from

AIFF invites top European clubs ahead of Dubai meet

The AIFF has invited top European clubs like Manchester United, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich to attend its ambitious meeting with probable investors -- in Dubai on March 31 -- and provide technical

Brazil's Kaka gets his turn to impress coach Scolari

Brazil's matches against Italy and Russia are billed as friendlies but could be an acid test for midfielder Kaka's hopes of playing in his fourth World Cup next year.

Kasey Kahne wins 1st career race at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne's bumper-banging battle with Brad Keselowski was just the warm-up act in an action-packed race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Rose takes lead with 65 at Bay Hill; Woods 4 back

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Justin Rose started out as another guy in Tiger Woods' group Thursday at Bay Hill. He wound up in the lead.

Ducks rally past Chicago 4-2 in top 2 teams' clash

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- While the Chicago Blackhawks captured the sports world's attention with their record start to the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks cruised right along behind them, waiting for their

Hanley Ramirez expected to be out for 8 weeks

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday on his injured right thumb and is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks.

Chiefs' left tackle Albert signs franchise tender

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has signed his franchise tender.
The Chiefs announced that Albert signed his deal on Thursday, two weeks after placing the franchise tag on

NBA potential: The top 10 prospects playing in the NCAA tournament

Injured Kentucky freshman center Nerlens Noel is a potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, but neither he nor his school is in the NCAA tournament. Maryland center Alex Len is a Top 10 prospect, but

Former England striker Michael Owen to retire at end of season

Former England striker Michael Owen announced on Tuesday that he would retire from professional soccer at the end of the season. "I now feel it is the right time to bring the curtain down on my career," the 33-year-

Kaka vows to earn Brazil World Cup berth

Kaka has vowed to do "everything he can" to regain his place as a regular starter in Brazil's national football team ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup. The 2007 FIFA world player of the year was absent from

Inter face UEFA investigation over racism allegations

Inter Milan risk disciplinary proceedings after their fans were accused of racist behaviour during the Europa League last 16 clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur, UEFA said on Monday.

Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods say they're dating

Sports has a new power couple: Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn confirmed they're dating.
Two months after rumors began circulating in Europe, Woods and Vonn posted separate items on their

Anaheim Ducks sign Corey Perry to 8-year extension

Corey Perry is following Ryan Getzlaf's lead yet again, sticking with the Anaheim Ducks for the long term.
Perry agreed to an eight-year, $69 million contract extension with the Ducks on Monday night, keeping the

Heat beat Celtics 105-103 for 23rd win in a row

The longest winning streak in NBA history is still 10 victories away for the Miami Heat. So it will be a while before Dwyane Wade really focuses on matching the 33-game run of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Yankees SS Jeter scratched from Tuesday's lineup

Derek Jeter says he was removed from Tuesday's lineup for ''precautionary'' reasons because his surgically repaired left ankle feels ''stiff.''

Rex Ryan: Jets not actively dangling Revis

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says the team is not actively pursuing a trade of star cornerback Darrelle Revis.

Defender Rio Ferdinand out of England qualifiers

England coach Roy Hodgson says defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro because he is unable to follow his "pre-planned training

Messi hits brace in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano

Lionel Messi extended his Spanish league scoring record to 18 straight games with a brace in Barcelona's 3-1 win over visiting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, making sure the leader avoided a letdown after their historic