Sports Shorts: Nadal loses on return; Serena, Cilic advance in China

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images US Open champions Marin Cilic and Serena Williams kicked off their China Open campaigns with straight sets......

Giovinco shines in Juve win

Juventus ended a difficult week on a high when winger Sebastian Giovinco inspired a 4-1 home win over Bologna on Saturday. Second-placed Juve, eliminated by Chelsea in the Champions League last-16......

Seedorf fires AC Milan past Cagliari

Injury-hit AC Milan kept their slender Serie A title hopes alive when a second-half Clarence Seedorf goal secured a 1-0 home win over in-form Cagliari on Sunday. The Dutchman sidefooted into an......