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Soccer-World Cup winning England squad player Connelly dies
LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – John Connelly, who was a member of England’s 1966 World Cup winning squad and won League titles with Burnley and Manchester United, died on Thursday aged 74, his former clubs announced. He played in England’s opening match in the tournament, a 0-0 draw with Uruguay at Wembley, but did not feature in any of the other games. The winger, who played 20 times for England between 1959 and 1966, was Burnley’s top scorer when they won the League in 1960 and was a member of the Burnley team that lost the 1962 FA Cup final to Tottenham Hotspur. …

Disgraced Malik applies for coaching job
Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik, who received a life ban from cricket, targets national team batting coach role.

Vunipola to add Tongan power to England front row
LONDON (Reuters) – England have called up uncapped 21-year-old prop Mako Vunipola for their four-match November international series and also handed a recall to Ugo Monyne more than two years since the winger won the last of his 13 caps. Hooker Tom Youngs, brother and Leicester team mate of England scrumhalf Ben, is also in line for his first cap having completed a remarkable mastering of his new specialist position three years after switching from centre. …

CA concerned over plummeting crowds for ODIs ahead of 2015 WC
Sydney, Oct 25(ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) would need to tackle the growing problem of plummeting crowds during one-day international matches to ensure 2015 World Cup, which is set to transpire Down Under, is a success.

Petersen: The right prep is key
Robin Petersen has confirmed SAFA are hoping to line up North African opposition for Bafana Bafana on January 13.

Lolo Jones named to US bobsled team
Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones has made the U.S. bobsled team, essentially three weeks after trying the sport for the first time.

UPDATE 1-Rugby-Vunipola to add Tongan power to England front row
* Uncapped prop to feature in November tests * Winger Monye returns after two-year absence (Adds details, quotes) LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – England have called up uncapped 21-year-old prop Mako Vunipola for their four-match November international series and also handed a recall to Ugo Monyne more than two years since the winger won the last of his 13 caps. Hooker Tom Youngs, brother and Leicester team mate of England scrumhalf Ben, is also in line for his first cap having completed a remarkable mastering of his new specialist position three years after switching from centre. …

Tiger warms up in steamy Malaysia to stay close to Matteson
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Tiger Woods endured a testing day on the greens at the CIMB Classic on Thursday but his pinpoint long game kept him well in contention just three shots back of first round leader American Troy Matteson. World number two Woods was exceptional from tee-to-green en route to a five-under-par 66 and a share of seventh place after picking up five shots on the back nine at the PGA Tour-organised 48-man, no cut event in Kuala Lumpur. …

Is Hidden Food or Drink Intolerance Holding You Back? Discover Your Own Performance Enhancing Diet!
YORK, England, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –According to charity Allergy UK, a shocking 45% of us suffer with food and drink intolerances, symptoms of which can have a significant impact on the performance …

Tiger Woods comenzó séptimo en Malasia, a tres golpes del líder Matteson
Redacción deportes, 25 oct (EFE).- Tiger Woods, segundo mejor golfista del planeta, comenzó con 5 bajo par (66 golpes) el CIMB Classic de Kuala Lumpur, que lidera el también estadounidense Troy Matteson con 63.