Former world number one Rafael Nadal has survived a first-round scare in the Qatar Open to beat fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta. The 14-times Grand Slam winner rallied after a difficult start to take the match 6-7, 6-3, 6-1. Defending champion David Ferrer was earlier bundled out of the tournament by Ukraine's world no. 94 Ilya Marchenko 6-7, 6-3, 6-2.
Chelsea confirm Xabi Alonso appointment on four-year deal
Chelsea have confirmed the managerial appointment of former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract.
McIlroy roars back into contention with third-round 66 at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy roared back into contention at the PGA Championship with a third-round 66 on Saturday at Aronimink, recovering from his disastrous opening round to revive hopes of a second straight major title.
Semenyo magic hands Man City 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of magic to win the FA Cup on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola's side.
FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup.
Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title
Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ambitions by battling past world number four Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first claycourt title of the season ahead of Roland Garros.
