SOCCER

The Saints now hold four-goal lead over the Blues with 27 on the season.

Danny Welbeck’s late goal rescued a point for Arsenal at home to Hull City, but a 2-2 draw at the Emirates offered little comfort.

Los Blancos are running away with the La LIga goal lead, scoring 30 through eight matches thus far, and only surrendering nine.

Goals form Oscar and Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with both teams finishing with 10 men.

Bayern Munich tightened their grip on first, and Werder couldn't register a shot on goal.

City now pulls within two points of first-place Chelsea, and Sergio Aguero’s stunning display pulls him level with Diego Costa for the Premier League scoring leading.

Arsenal will have to field a makeshift backline when they take on Hull City on Saturday.

The deadly virus has even played a large role in the beautiful game, perhaps postponing the 2015 Nations Cup.

Liverpool are reportedly looking to bring in extra firepower in the January transfer window.

Despite their superb start to the season, Chelsea are reportedly preparing to further strengthen their squad.

Arsène Wenger has revealed that he plans on bolstering Arsenal’s meager defensive options in the January transfer window.

The United States women’s national team begins its qualification campaign for the 2015 World Cup on Wednesday.

Manchester United continue to be linked with Barcelona right-back Dani Alves.

Arsenal have suffered further injury problems during the international break.

The United States conceded a late equalizer to finish 1-1 with Ecuador in a friendly international in Florida.

John O'Shea struck deep into injuty time to give the Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw in Germany in Euro 2016 qualifying.

Arsenal look set to face heated competition to sign Real Madrid’s German World Cup winner Sami Khedira.

Liverpool’s proposed free transfer move for goalkeeper Víctor Valdés remains in doubt.

Lionel Messi signed a pitch-invader’s shirt during Argentina’s friendly win over Hong Kong.

U.S. soccer president Sunil Gulati is wary of the English Premier League's overseas plans, but a financial windfall could await.

Neymar struck all four goals as Brazil beat Japan 4-0 in a friendly in Singapore.

Can Real Madrid fulfill Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of another Champions League title this season, while adding La Liga as well?

The Yanks are bolstered by the arrival of several experienced MLS players for Tuesday’s Honduras friendly.

Arsenal's poor start to Premier League, and Mesut Ozil's injury, means a busy January for Arsene Wenger.

Louis van Gaal has righted the ship, but still has plans for January's transfer session.

Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba scored for France to inflict a 2-1 loss on Portugal in Fernando Santos’ first match in charge.

Mexico and Panama will meet in a friendly in Querétaro on Sunday.

Diego Tardelli scored twice and Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Brazil beat Argentina 2-0 in Beijing.

Landon Donovan bid farewell to the United States men’s national team in a 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador.