Football

Hatem Ben Arfa and Demba Ba scored to end a run of five straight losses for the Magpies.

Fulham managed to score just their fifth away goal this season to capture a point.

The Liverpool manager is "very disappointed" with the FA's decision to ban Suarez for 8 games.

The inquiry is focused on several matches in Serie B over the past two seasons - with three including Atalanta.

Lazio and Udinese shared the spoils after both sides played out a 2-2 draw.

David Silva scored the only goal of the match as City beat Arsenal 1-0.

Antonio Nocerino and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored to give AC Milan a 2-0 win over Siena.

The win sets up a possible showdown between Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Santos' Neymar in the final.

Nemanja Vidic suffered from medial ligament damage during their Champions League defeat to Basel.

Afghanistan booked their maiden semifinal berth of the SAFF Cup football tournament.

In the other English Premier League match on Sunday, Stoke City upset Everton 1-0.

With this win, Roberto Mancini's team recorded its 12th victory in 14 league matches.

The sudden death of the Wales manager - who was only 42 - has shocked the football world.

"United have more experience and know how to win a championship," said David Beckham.

Mario Balotelli was dismissed during Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Anfield.

A dubious penalty decision cost Manchester United three points against Newcastle.