The retired Selecao great believes the Santos youngster should concentrate on football rather than listen to what speculation there is in the press. Materazzi: Benitez was nothing compared to Mourinho
The defender explained that he had a poor relationship with Rafa after his favorite coach left Inter while he also made a surprise choice in his best XI of all time. Brazil - Colombia Betting Preview: Why backing at least three goals to be scored should be profitable
With two of South America's most attacking sides meeting in a friendl y, Phil Kitromilides is predicting a high-scoring encounter in the early hours of Thursday morning Vijay now aims for gold at Rio in 2016
Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) Not content with the silver medal he bagged in the London Olympics earlier this year, shooter Vijay Kumar has now set his eyes on winning a gold at the Rio Olympics four years later.
Recalled Chandler says committed to U.S
(Reuters) – German-born defender Timothy Chandler has been named in the United States squad to face Russia in a friendly international on Wednesday and says he is now ready to commit to Juergen Klinsmann’s team. A dual passport holder, Chandler made his debut for the United States against Argentina in a friendly but despite making eight appearances for the U.S. he has not featured in a competitive game. Chandler opted to skip the World Cup qualifying games in the CONCACAF region this year meaning that he still remains eligible to switch to the German team. …
Djokovic inspired by father's health battle
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic said his ailing father’s struggle with serious illness had inspired him to beat Roger Federer in a thrilling climax to the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday. Srdjan Djokovic was absent from his normal courtside position as his son beat Federer 7-6 7-5 at the O2 Arena and cemented his place as the world’s best player. He was not out of mind, however, and Djokovic was quick to pay tribute to his father after his gritty victory over world number two Federer, winner of the title for the past two years. …
Tennis: Courts have made defense the new attack, says Federer
LONDON (Reuters) – The curtain came down on a stellar year for men’s tennis on Monday, one that saw four different winners of the grand slams and many unforgettable duels, but Roger Federer believes 2013 could be even better if court surfaces were made faster. Not that long ago men’s tennis was dominated by big servers and natural volleyers such as Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg and even the baseliners like Andre Agassi and Jim Courier had naturally aggressive styles. …
Davos Sports Forum Will be the Initiator for Future Development of Sport Around the World
DAVOS, Switzerland, November 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Attracted by the executive managements of major sporting and business organizations, Davos Sports Forum event committee want the 2013 Forum – which will be held March 8-10 at the Davos Convention Center- to be a initiator for the future development of sports events and organizations around the world. The mission of the Davos Sports Forum – committed to improving the state of sport – has driven the design and development of the World Meeting programme. …
Patented Mobile Tower Vehicles assist NYPD in Hurricane Sandy-affected areas
DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — The New York City Police Department, through a GSA purchase, recently acquired four M.U.S.T. (Mobile Utility Surveillance Towers) from TerraHawk, LLC - a Dallas-based …
S.Africa's PPC to spend up to $300 mln on expansion
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African cement maker PPC could spend about $300 million on funding more acquisitions in Africa, its outgoing chief executive said on Tuesday, to offset weak demand at home. Struggling against a sharp downturn in South Africa’s construction industry, Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) is turning to fast-rising sub-Saharan markets, where it is currently pursuing four potential targets, Paul Stuiver told Reuters. “We have $300 million that could be used for expansion,” Stuiver said in an interview. …
The Dossier: How Argentina finally cracked Barcelona's Messi code
One goal against Saudi Arabia would see the forward beat Gabriel Batistuta's long-standing single year record, and a tactical rethink from the coach can take much of the credit Rugby-English RFU shrug off loss in World Cup year
LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – English rugby fell into the red to the tune of 6.3 million pounds ($10 million) in 2011-12 because the timing of the World Cup meant it was unable to host lucrative autumn internationals. The financial loss had been expected in a year in which England also played only two home games in the Six Nations tournament, said the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Losses would be covered by profits earned in other years and prospects for the game were bright as England prepared to stage the next World Cup, said RFU CEO Ian Ritchie, who took up his role earlier this year. …
NFL-Concussions and stricter rules taking their toll
MIAMI, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Three teams begin preparation for games this weekend unsure if their starting quarterback will be cleared to play as the league’s stricter concussion rules start to bite. The NFL has been concerned about the health implications from concussions and brain injuries and introduced a clearly defined series of steps that teams have to follow when players suffer knocks to the head. In order to return to action the following week, concussed players have to be cleared by an independent neurologist. …
Sri Lanka lifted after ODI scrap against New Zealand
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – Sri Lanka's 3-0 one-day int ernational series win against New Zealand, despite being heavily affected by rain, has been the perfect antidote to their Twenty20 World Cup final defeat last month says captain Mahela Jayawardene. Jayawardene said his troops badly needed to rebound after they lost to the West Indies by 36 runs in Colombo on October 7. … Against The Grain: Perfect Time To Buy Steel
Two years ago ArcelorMittal gave a lasting legacy to the London Olympics when it constructed the Orbit in the east borough of Stratford. This 114 meter tubular steel structure shown below, which is 22 …
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