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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo broke the single-season scoring record in the Spanish Premiership in an 8-1 rout of relegated Almeria at the Santiago Bernabeu while Emmanuel Adebayor struck a hat-trick.

FC Porto manager Andre Villas-Boas moved quickly to deflect attention from himself and highlight the performances of his team before the UEFA Europe League final against Braga.

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress will get out of prison early, and some sources say he may end up with the New York Jets.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo equaled Spanish La Liga's scoring record for a single season on Sunday, but claimed he isn't obsessed with scoring.

It was not the kind of touchdown National Football League (NFL) fans are used to seeing from Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco, but it was one of the fastest and roughest.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after comments made on referee Howard Webb before his side's 2-1 win over league-rivals Chelsea.

Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for Nikica Jelavic after the Rangers striker claimed that United were preparing a £13 million bid.

European football's governing body, UEFA, has suspended Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for five games by Uefa with a fine of £44,000, punishing him for his conduct during and after the first leg of his side's Champions League semifinal against Barcelona.

Contributing the inevitable mind games, United midfielder Nani has claimed that the prospect of playing Manchester United at Old Trafford will frighten Chelsea

The final chapter of the El Classico will be played out at the Nou Camp as Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League semi final.

Arsenal proves it has something left at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal blew the Premiership title race wide open with a great performance against Manchester United to leave the leaders with just a three point lead at the top of the table.

It's a decisive tie in the English Premier League as Arsenal host Manchester United in what could decide where the Premiership title ends up.

Arsenal host Manchester United in a tie which could decide the destination of the Premiership title this season.

The country’s sports minister Chantal Jouanno, has asked French Football Federation (FFF) to explain reports that clubs have had a secret racial quota on teams in order to limit the number of black and Arab players.

The 2011 NFL Draft will be the 76th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible football players. Like the 2010 draft, the 2011 draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall over three days: this year, the first round is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 28, 2011; the second and third rounds on Friday, April 29; and the final four rounds on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho conceded he had lost the tie but vented his frustration on Barcelona accusing them of being aided to the final.

Two Lionel Messi late goals at the Santiago Bernabeu in a heated Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Real Madrid to give the Catalans a vital away goal before the second leg next week.

Two Lionel Messi late goals at the Santiago Bernabeu in a heated Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Real Madrid to give the Catalans a vital away goal before the second leg next week.

In the third edition of the El Classico marathon, Real Madrid host Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal in what promises to be an enthralling contest.

In the third edition of the El Classico marathon, Real Madrid host Barcelona in the Champions League semifinal in what promises to be an enthralling contest.