LONDON-- Jose Mourinho was sacked as manager of Premier League champions Chelsea on Thursday after a calamitous run of results left the west London club one point above the relegation zone.
Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) is guarded by Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) during the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Pacers won 107-81. In other action Magic beat Hornets 113-98 and Heat bested Nets 104-98. (Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports.)
NYON, Switzerland-- Holders and Spanish league leaders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday's draw for the first knockout stage.
Spanish league leaders Barcelona, chasing a sixth title, prevailed 2-1 in the 2006 final at the Stade de France in Paris and also triumphed in the knockout phase in 2010 and 2011.
HAVANA-- Major League Baseball wants to find a safe and legal way for Cubans to reach the big leagues without the need for dangerous overseas journeys in search of riches in the American game, a top MLB official said on Tuesday.
PARIS-- Spain will begin their bid for an unprecedented third successive European Championship title against Czech Republic while hosts France will open the 2016 tournament against Romania after the draw was made on Saturday.
