At last! It’s that time of year again. Hibernation is finally over and Europe’s superpowers are back at their best, fresh after more than two months of rest during the winter break, ready to resume their run-up to the summit. Or are they?

Days after indicating his desire to stay at Real Sociedad on a permanent basis, Carlos Vela picked up a goal and an assist to lead his team away from the relegation zone.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For its upcoming European season, ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is offering new, interactive ways to explore the rich Christian history of the continent via new ...

Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Equatorial Guinea (Group A):

Companies, government agencies, educational and social institutions across Qatar have completed their final preparations for the first ever National Sports Day, with events being held all over the country to mark the new national holiday today.

''Who Do You Think You Are'' explores Martin Sheen's forebears; more #winning where Charlie came from?

Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Equatorial Guinea (Group A):

Andres Guardado was named Deportivo's captain and helped lead his team to the top of the Spanish second division with a game-winning assist. Nery Castillo had a notable week.

7 February 2012 - And so who is going to win a share of $200,000 in the 2012 IAAF Race Walking Challenge – the ninth edition of the popular series, which gets underway in less than one month's time?

It was a very productive week for Mexican players abroad, as Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela and Nery Castillo all scored, while Jonathan dos Santos played well for Barcelona.