Kenya’s marathon world record holder Patrick Makau says he will be going for an historic double victory in April’s London marathon and the Olympic Games in the same city three …
Continue reading Kenya’s Makau eyes historic London doubleThe Slovak football federation says it wants Viktoria Plzen coach Pavel Vrba to take over the national team. The federation says chairman Jan Kovacik was given a mandate to negotiate …
Continue reading Slovakia wants Plzen coach Vrba for teamRoger Federer hopes to recapture the emotion of Switzerland’s 2001 Davis Cup victory over the United States when they meet again in the first round this weekend. Federer recalled that …
Continue reading Federer calls on 2001 emotion to face USTottenham midfielder Scott Parker believes more displays of greater resilience combined with a fully-fit squad can ensure they maintain their challenge at the top of the Barclays Premier League. There …
Continue reading Parker takes heart from defensive displayGhana will have to overcome some tired legs to beat tricky opponent Zambia in the African Cup of Nations semifinals on Wednesday. Bidding for its second straight continental final, Ghana …
Continue reading Ghana, Zambia face off in African Cup semiMali will be humble but fearless in its African Cup of Nations semifinal match against star-studded Ivory Coast, coach Alain Giresse said Tuesday. Giresse said humility had been an “essential” …
Continue reading Mali coach: Team holds no fear of ICoastRoma cannot be considered one of Italy’s top teams until they find some consistency, says Spanish coach Luis Enrique. The capital club thrashed Inter Milan 4-0 at the weekend leaving …
Continue reading Roma need consistency to challengeScottish Premier League club Hearts was threatened with liquidation by British tax authorities on Tuesday after failing to pay an outstanding tax bill. A public notice appeared in a Scottish …
Continue reading Hearts threatened with liquidationThe global union representing professional footballers said on Tuesday that clubs in much of eastern Europe are mistreating players by withholding wages and even inflicting violence, often leading to a …
Continue reading FIFPro decries abuse of rights in EasternPortugal midfielder Danny has ruptured the cruciate ligament in his right knee for the second time in three years and will miss the Euro 20112 tournament in June. Danny suffered …
Continue reading Portugal midfielder Danny out of Euro 2012Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) says. Parks, 33, played the last of his 67 Tests in Saturday’s 13-6 …
Continue reading Dan Parks retires after England errorJuventus coach Antonio Conte believes tomorrow’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against AC Milan is too close to call. Milan beat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro to book their …
Continue reading Milan clash finely poised says coach ConteCoach Philippe Saint-Andre has announced four changes to his line-up for France’s Six Nations game against Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. The former Sale boss took over …
Continue reading Four changes to France Six Nations sideThe judge in Harry Redknapp’s tax evasion trial told the jury that football could have “lost its way” because the sport has become “so commercial.” Tottenham manager Redknapp is accused …
Continue reading Judge: Football might have lost its wayA Dutch appeals court on Tuesday overturned the appointment of Louis van Gaal as CEO of Ajax, a victory for board member Johan Cruyff and his fight against Van Gaal’s …
Continue reading Court bans Van Gaal as Ajax CEONext month’s Oceania Olympic qualifying tournament has been moved from Fiji to New Zealand because of an ongoing legal dispute between the Oceania Football Confederation and Fiji government. The tournament …
Continue reading Oceania Olympic qualifying tourney movedStar colt Helmet was the star of the show when he trialled brilliantly under lights at Cranbourne on Tuesday night, watched by a crowd befitting a race meeting. Ridden by …
Continue reading Helmet impressive in trial winMiserly former Test paceman Trent Copeland knows full well he needs to make a statement with the ball to regain the ground he’s lost to Australia’s rising barrage of quicks. …
Continue reading Copeland looking to make statement

