GHENT, Belgium-- A fired-up Andy Murray showed his class to draw Britain level with Belgium on day one of the Davis Cup final after David Goffin's escape act from a two-set deficit had given the hosts the lead in Ghent on Friday.
GLASGOW--Ajax came from behind to maintain their hopes of qualifying from UEFA Europa League Group A with a 2-1 victory in Glasgow which ended Celtic's own chances on Thursday.
MANCHESTER, England- Manchester United endured a frustrating night when they were held to a goalless draw by PSV Eindhoven at Old Trafford on Wednesday, squandering the opportunity to seal their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.
DETROIT-- Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, three to Calvin Johnson, and the revived Detroit Lions won their third straight by walloping the Philadelphia Eagles 45-14 on Thursday at Ford Field.
CHARLOTTE--Nicholas Batum scored 16 points and had 11 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets used a big fourth-quarter run to beat the Washington Wizards 101-87.
Jeremy Lamb and Kemba Walker added 18 and 16 points, while Cody Zeller scored 11 as Charlotte outscored the Wizards 25-2 over the final eight minutes to win their fourth straight.
