Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

A superb Cristiano Ronaldo header sent Juventus three points clear at the top of Serie A with a victory at Sampdoria on Wednesday.

Ron to the rescue

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue of Juventus when he cleared a goal from a tight game on Sunday against first place Serie A club Inter Milan.

Alexis Sanchez goes from hero to villain

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

Alexis Sanchez scored and was sent off in his first start for Inter Milan as the Serie A side maintained their perfect record at Sampdoria.

Reds' Champions League defence off to a bad start

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

Liverpool started their Champions League title defence off on the worst note with a defeat away to Napoli the Stadio San Paolo.

Nations Championship plans abandoned

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

World Rugby has abandoned its plans to create a Nations Championship after failing to gain support from unions.

Nadal beats Djokovic to win 9th Italian Open title

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

Rafael Nadal warms up for the defence of his French Open crown after securing his ninth Italian Open title with victory over Novak Djokovic.

Late winner sends Napoli top with win over Liverpool

Alasdair Mackenzie|Published

Lorenzo Insigne?s 90th-minute winner gave Napoli a deserved Champions League victory over Liverpool that saw the Italians move to the top of Group C.