Football
AIFF gets government nod to host U-17 WC 2017
A final decision on who gets to host the tournament will be taken in the FIFA executive meeting on December 14.
EPL clubs to discuss financial controls
The 20-team Premier League is the richest in the world in terms of revenue but player salary costs eat up a large proportion of its income.
La Liga: Real Madrid travel to Rayo Vallecano after City boost
Real hope their Champions League win over City will revive their La Liga campaign where they are eight points behind Barcelona.
Serie A: AC Milan beaten at home again
AC Milan were beaten 1-0 by Atalanta, a second consecutive home defeat in the Serie A.
Clubs punished for breaching financial fair play
UEFA announced it is withholding prize money for 23 clubs because of their failure to comply with the new rules.
Italy held, Germany win in WC qualifiers
The Italians were held 2-2 by Bulgaria, while Germany blanked Faeroe Islands 3-0.
FIFA rankings don't reflect India's status: AIFF
AIFF president Praful Patel believes Indian football is on the rise after the Nehru Cup.
United rally to beat Southampton in thriller
Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick in the Red Devils' win, with his last two goals coming in the dying moments of the match.
Malaga beat Zaragoza, Osasuna lose
Also, Mallorca took the overnight lead of the Spanish league with a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Carroll impresses on debut as West Ham win
West Ham scored three times in an impressive first-half display against Fulham to win 3-0 in the Premier League.
Cameroon defeat India in final dress rehearsal
Cameroon defeat India 1-0 in the last round robin league encounter of the Nehru Cup.
Bojan joins AC Milan on loan from Roma
The 22-year-old Bojan scored seven goals with Roma last season, having begun his career with Barcelona.
Liverpool's Carroll joins West Ham on loan
West Ham will have the option of a permanent deal to sign Carroll for an undisclosed fee at the end of the season.
Liverpool's Lucas out for up to three months
The 25-year-old Brazilian was substituted after five minutes of last weekend's 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
EPL's most wanted Brazilian hot shots
The English Premier League has not been the friendliest destination for Brazilian players in the past.
Stuttering Real seeking Super Cup fillip
Real need to overturn a 3-2 deficit from last week's first leg when they host Barca at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.