LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland will become the main banker to the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) under a five-year deal announced on Monday. RBS will also increase its investment in an existing scheme to help local rugby clubs improve facilities such as club houses, the RFU said. RBS, in which the state has a stake of more than 80 percent following the credit crunch, also sponsors the Scottish Rugby Union and the annual Six Nations international tournament. The company’s headquarters are in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. …
Lakers surprisingly pick D'Antoni as new coach
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers, in a surprise move, have named former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni to replace fired coach Mike Brown, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Monday. Many had expected Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson, the 11-time NBA championship winner, to come out of retirement to lead the Lakers for a third time. D'Antoni, 61, agreed to the Lakers' job after negotiations to bring back Jackson broke down, the Los Angeles Times reported. … Rugby-Royal Bank of Scotland increases support for English rugby
LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland will become the main banker to the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) under a five-year deal announced on Monday.RBS will also increase …
Northern Ireland without McCann for Azerbaijan qualifier
The 32-year-old Peterborough midfielder is set to miss his country's must-win clash with the European minnows as his wife is expected to give birth in the coming days FBL-WC2014-BRAZIL-STADIUM-MINEIRAO-GRASS
Handout picture released by the Belo Horizonte Organizing Committee showing the grass being planted at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, on November 12, 2012. Mineirao is the first stadium to be used during the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup that receives grass and is expected to b e finished by December 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Imprensa MG/Renato Cobucci/HO — RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/Imprensa MG/Renato Cobucci" – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS – NO ARCHIVESRenato Cobucci/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-BRAZIL-STADIUM-MINEIRAO-GRASS
Handout picture released by the Belo Horizonte Organizing Committee showing the first patches of grass being planted at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, on November 12, 2012. Mineirao is the first stadium to be used during the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup t hat receives grass and is expected to be finished by December 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Imprensa MG/Renato Cobucci/HO — RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/Imprensa MG/Renato Cobucci" – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS – NO ARCHIVESRenato Cobucci/AFP/Getty Images Soccer-Fred and Cavalieri hailed for Fluminense's success
SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Two 29-year-olds who fell out of favour with European club bosses were being hailed for their inspirational performances on Monday after Fluminense clinched their fourth Brazilian league title. Up front, centre forward Fred had his best season since returning from a spell with Lyon in France. His 19 goals were crucial in ensuring the title went to Rio de Janeiro for the second time in three years. At the back, Diego Cavalieri finally established himself as first-choice goalkeeper and was outstanding between the posts. …
NBA-Lakers surprisingly pick D'Antoni as new coach
Nov 12 (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers, in a surprise move, have named former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni to replace fired coach Mike Brown, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Monday. Many had expected Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson, the 11-time NBA championship winner, to come out of retirement to lead the Lakers for a third time. D’Antoni, 61, agreed to the Lakers’ job after negotiations to bring back Jackson broke down, the Los Angeles Times reported. …
Soccer-Fred and Cavalieri hailed for Fluminense's success
SAO PAULO, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Two 29-year-olds who fell out of favour with European club bosses were being hailed for their inspirational performances on Monday after Fluminense clinched their fourth Brazilian league title. Up front, centre forward Fred had his best season since returning from a spell with Lyon in France. His 19 goals were crucial in ensuring the title went to Rio de Janeiro for the second time in three years. At the back, Diego Cavalieri finally established himself as first-choice goalkeeper and was outstanding between the posts. …
Shevchenko invited to be Ukraine national coach
REUTERS – Retired Ukraine striker Andriy Shevc henko has been asked to coach the national team seeking to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil, the Ukraine soccer federation said on Monday. "Andriy Konkov, president of the Football Federation of Ukraine, made a decision to offer Andriy Shevchenko the job of head coach of the Ukraine team", the FFU's official website said. Shevchenko, 36, who played for Italy's AC Milan and English club Chelsea as well as Dynamo Kiev in a goal-studded career, retired after his country's exit from the Euro 2012 tournament they co-hosted in June. … FUTSAL-WC2012-BRA-PAN
Panama football players pose for ph0tographs with Falcao of Brazil (C) after playoff for quarter-final match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima province on November 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKULPORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images FUTSAL-WC2012-BRA-PAN
Falcao of Brazil (R) gestures as he talks with Panama football players after playoff for quarter-final match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima province on November 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKULPORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images FUTSAL-WC2012-BRA-PAN
Falcao of Brazil gives a Thai traditional greeting to his fans after playoff for quarter-final match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima province on November 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKULPORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images Countdown begins to Africa Cup
Title favourite Ivory Coast lead the charge as Africa Cup of Nations hopefuls test their mettle in friendlies this week. 
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