YOKOHAMA-- Barcelona swept to the Club World Cup title by outclassing South American champions River Plate 3-0 on Sunday, with Luis Suarez scoring twice after Lionel Messi had broken the deadlock in a one-sided contest.
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey-- The Panthers kept their unbeaten season intact but not without a scare from the New York Giants, who might have taught Carolina a valuable lesson in their pursuit of National Football League perfection.
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.
DENVER-- The Denver Broncos had already ruled injured quarterback Peyton Manning out of Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, but the news that he could not practice on Friday casts further doubt on when he might return to NFL action.
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.)
