Football
Reality check for Manchester neighbours
Manchester United were held to a 3-3 draw by Basel, while City fell to a 2-0 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Rejuvenated Kaka boosts Real Madrid
Kaka's match-winning performance against Ajax suggested he is getting back to his best.
Irresistible Messi stars in Barcelona rout
Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick as the champions thumped Atletico Madrid 5-0.
Ferdinand in line for United return against Stoke
The England centre-back has started only two of five Premier League matches for the leaders this term.
Liverpool defender Agger out with fractured rib
The Denmark international picked up the injury in his side's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday.
Indian footballers plan fund-raiser for quake victims
Bhaichung Bhutia is hoping to organise a football match to raise funds for the Sikkim earthquake victims.
La Liga: First win for Villarreal, Sevilla held
Villarreal scored in each half to beat Mallorca 2-0 for their first victory in the league this season.
La Liga: Falcao hat-trick gives Atletico first win
Atletico Madrid beat Racing Santander 4-0 for their first victory of the Spanish league season.
Serie A: Juventus go top with 1-0 win over Siena
Juventus extended their perfect start to the season and reclaim the Serie A lead.
Man Utd Singapore listing plan approved
The football club wants to raise cash to help reduce almost 500 million dollars in debt.
Under-fire Inter boss backed ahead of Roma clash
Gian Piero Gasperini's job is in danger after losing his first three games.
CL: Man City draw 1-1 with Napoli
Kolarov equalized with a superb free kick to salvage a 1-1 draw for Manchester City against Napoli.
Liverpool are pleased with Dalglish: chairman
"We are enormously pleased that he is our coach, he provides great leadership on the pitch."
Inter Milan in crisis mode for CL opener
In the other Group B match on Wednesday, French champion Lille hosts CSKA Moscow.
Barca face Milan as Champions League begins
In other matches, Benfica host Manchester United while Real Madrid side visit Dinamo Zagreb.
Chelsea snap up 16-year-old 'Scottish Rooney'
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated 16-year-old Celtic wonderkid Islam Feruz.