BARCELONA-- Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free kick, scored another goal and set up two more in a 4-1 victory for Barcelona over nine-man city rivals Espanyol in the first leg of their King's Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday.
LONDON-- Jordon Ibe came off the bench to drive home the winner as Liverpool took a big step towards reaching the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory at Stoke City in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday.
CAPE TOWN-- Captain Hashim Amla emerged from a year of poor form with a dogged century to lead a South Africa fightback in the second test against England on Monday.
CAPE TOWN- - England's openers came through the last half an hour unscathed after South Africa declared on 627 for seven and the second test was heading for a draw on Tuesday.
AUSTRALIA- - World number two Andy Murray was satisfied with the start to his season after romping past France's Kenny de Schepper 6-2 6-2 at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia on Monday.
