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As one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) most successful managers, Tony La Russa always had a reason to step out of the dugout to make a move.

Tony La Russa announced his retirement from Major League Baseball (MLB) on Monday, just three days after managing the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title in stunning fashion.

A haunting Halloween howler by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers helped the Kansas City Chiefs steal an improbable 23-20 overtime victory and move into joint control of the AFC West on Monday.

The NCAA has already seen multiple coaches fired mid-way through the season, but there are still plenty of coaches on the hot seat. IBTimes takes a look at the coaches on the verge of losing their jobs, including Ole Miss' Houston Nutt, UCLA's Rick Neuheisel, and NC State's Tom O'Brien.

Arsenal will look to seal progress, or at least make the vital steps towards the knock-out rounds, when they host Marseille in the Uefa Champions League.

The San Diego Chargers lost another close game on Monday against the Kansas City Chiefs due to costly turnovers by quarterback Philip Rivers.

The 23-man shortlist for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or is dominated by Barcelona and Real Madrid players, who make up more than half of the nominees.

There are many ways to watch the UEFA Champions League action live online and on your computer.

Chelsea are closely monitoring Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente.

The Gunners have been linked with yet another high-profile target man, this time from Germany.

Here is the list of the nominees for the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or World Player of the Year.

Formula One and India have the makings of a long and happy relationship after an inaugural grand prix that exceeded expectations.

CC Sabathia, who had until midnight to opt out of his existing four-year, $92 million deal, announced in a video that he and the New York Yankees agreed on a contract extension that will keep him from testing free agency and have him stay until at least 2016.

Tony La Russa, who announced his retirement as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday morning, had previously expressed an interest in remaining in baseball as a special advisor, a position Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is considering hiring La Russa for.

The Tim Tebow era could soon come to an abrupt halt if the Denver Broncos quarteback doesn't show signs of improvement during the Broncos' next game this Sunday.

West Virginia University filed a lawsuit in the state of West Virginia on Monday to allow it to join the Big 12 conference in 2012 and avoid a Big East imposed 27-month waiting period.

The high-profile veteran would be the boost New York needs.

A new Shaquille O'Neal autobiography delves into the former NBA star's relationship with Kobe Bryant and Pat Riley, according to excerpts posted by Deadspin.

The Suck for Luck sweepstakes continued on Sunday as the NFL's most pitiful teams found new ways to lose in order to improve their chances to draft Stanford star Andrew Luck.

Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys continue to struggle, Tim Tebow completely disappoints against the Lions, the Cincinnati Bengals continue to fly under the radar, and more in this week's NFL Roundup.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has decided to call it quits just a few days after his Cardinals team won the World Series.

English club football heavyweights Arsenal have their sights set on young German playmaker Mario Gotze and will make an attempt to land him when the transfer window re-opens in January. Gotze, who primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a right winger for Borussia Dortmund, is considered to be an upcoming and potentially world-class player. His game is built around speed, technical skill and creativity on the ball.

Subotic is United’s primary defensive target this season.

Harry Redknapp is currently pursuing two of United’s most experienced players.

Kolo Toure coming back to Arsenal?

Throngs of St. Louis Cardinals fans packed downtown St. Louis on Sunday to celebrate the team's World Series championship after beating the Texas Rangers in seven games on Friday.

Ryan Fitzpatrick began to earn his big raise firing two touchdown passes as the Buffalo Bills crushed the Washington Redskins 23-0 on Sunday to finally record their first regular season win in Canada.

New York Yankees ace starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman on his Twitter feed.

English Premier League heavyweight Arsenal is moving towards the January transfer window with a lot of intent. In addition to rumors about Ajax's defender Jan Vertonghen's link with the Gunners, new reports have suggested that the London-based club is targeting Fiorentina's Montenegrin target-man Stevan Jovetic.