General Sports News
QPR confirm appointment of Paulo Sousa - Times Online
 SkySports | QPR confirm appointment of Paulo Sousa Times Online - Paulo Sousa has been confirmed as the new first-team coach of Queens Park Rangers. The former Inter Milan midfielder, who won 51 caps for Portugal during an illustrious playing career, has signed a 2½-year contract. Sousa is new QPR first team coach Sousa named new R's boss |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:23:55 GMT
Riedle: England are no match for us - Yahoo! Eurosport
 SkySports | Riedle: England are no match for us Yahoo! Eurosport - Former Germany star Karl-Heinz Riedle has backed Joachim Loew's side to beat England tonight but thinks Fabio Capello's side can challenge for the World Cup. Germany v England preview Captain Terry looks to Chelsea spirit to lift ravaged England team |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:55:10 GMT
Brazil ace Ronaldo could retire - BBC News
 Reuters UK | Brazil ace Ronaldo could retire BBC News - Former Brazil striker Ronaldo admits he could retire rather than prolong his career after fighting back from another serious knee injury. Ronaldo may retire from football Soccer-Brazil's Ronaldo considering retirement |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:04:44 GMT
Shoulder injury rules out Walcott - BBC Sport
 Times Online | Shoulder injury rules out Walcott BBC Sport - Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has dislocated his shoulder while training with England ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Germany in Berlin. England training pictures - Fabio Capello puts his team through ... England look to overcome Walcott blow in Berlin |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:12:44 GMT
Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy guardian.co.uk - BEIJING, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Six-times major champion Nick Faldo would like another chance to lead Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup, despite the team slumping to their first defeat in nine years under the Englishman's captaincy. Faldo wants Ryder Cup captaincy Faldo undaunted by Ryder Cup task |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:25:12 GMT
Kinnear hopes Argentina duo return unharmed - ChronicleLive
 Soccerway | Kinnear hopes Argentina duo return unharmed ChronicleLive - JOE KINNEAR is banking on his Newcastle United pair Jonas Gutierrez and Fabricio Coloccini returning from Diego Maradona’s first game in charge of Argentina unscathed. Hansen tips Maradona for success Argentina coach Diego Maradona still firing from the lip |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:02:20 GMT
Luka Modric Out For A Fortnight - Goal.com
 Goal.com | Luka Modric Out For A Fortnight Goal.com - Croatian midfielder Luka Modric is set for a fortnight on the sidelines after scans revealed the extent of a groin injury suffered last weekend... An MRI scan has revealed a partially torn groin muscle for the 23-year-old, which will keep him out of ... Modric set for two-week lay-off Luka Modric out for two weeks after tearing his groin muscle |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:26:51 GMT
Man Utd fans make ticket protest - BBC News
 Times Online | Man Utd fans make ticket protest BBC News - Manchester United fans have complained to a government watchdog over the way the club treats season ticket holders. Some supporters are unhappy that when renewing their season tickets, they are charged for FA Cup and Champions League tickets whether ... United fans report club to Office of Fair Trading Ticket Pricing Infuriates United Fans; Club Reported |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:46:53 GMT
Swann admits England's frustrations - The Press Association
 SuperSport | Swann admits England's frustrations The Press Association - Graeme Swann has admitted England's frustration at being unable to recapture their impressive form of last summer in the current one-day series against India. New injury blow for Sidebottom: Paceman left of squad for third ... England bank on spin to bounce back in India |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:41:05 GMT
Toshack tells Wales kids to grab their chance - WalesOnline
 BBC News | Toshack tells Wales kids to grab their chance WalesOnline - JOHN TOSHACK has told Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison to grab their World Cup chance in Denmark. Wales boss Toshack is eager to see how midfield duo Ramsey and Collison cope on the senior stage after picking the pair out as probably the last two U21s to ... Denmark v Wales preview Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey set to ignite Wales team for long-awaited debut |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:55:55 GMT
Liverpool city council upset at Liver Bird trademark bid - Times Online
 Times Online | Liverpool city council upset at Liver Bird trademark bid Times Online - Council leaders have hit out at Liverpool's attempt to register the Liver bird as the club's trademark. The Anfield club have applied to the UK Intellectual Property Office to trademark the iconic image for £450. Should Liverpool be allowed to trademark the Liver bird? Liverpool attempts to trademark Liver bird by Tom Hicks and George ... |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:49:40 GMT
Hatch cleared of neck break scare - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Hatch cleared of neck break scare BBC Sport - Darlington striker Liam Hatch is recovering after X-rays showed he had not broken his neck in Tuesday's 1-0 FA Cup replay defeat by Droylsden. Quakers boosted by Hatch update Penney: We weren't at the races |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:41:20 GMT
Four Scots secure Euro Tour cards - BBC News
 BBC News | Four Scots secure Euro Tour cards BBC News - Scotland's former Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart has earned his European Tour card for next season. The 38-year-old from Dumfries was among 32 players to earn cards for 2009, qualifying comfortably at the School's final stage in Catalunya in Spain. Drysdale secures his place on Euro Tour Callum Macaulay aims to turn pro after landing European Tour slot |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:25:47 GMT
McCann to miss Hungary friendly - BBC News
 Times Online | McCann to miss Hungary friendly BBC News - Grant McCann has been forced to withdraw from the Northern Ireland squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Hungary because of a virus. Healy keen on more action FOOTBALL: McCann to miss Hungary friendly |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:42 GMT
Hignett shocked by Holland exit - BBC Sport
 BBC Sport | Hignett shocked by Holland exit BBC Sport - Former Crewe midfielder Craig Hignett has said he is shocked after Steve Holland was relieved of his duties as the club's first-team coach. Dario's back in the hot seat Crewe Begin Hunt For Manager |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:43:16 GMT
Tricky picking Ricky - SkySports
 Times Online | Tricky picking Ricky SkySports - By Ed Damerell Last updated: 19th November 2008 This kid is from Brooklyn and he's up for it. He'll be slipping and sliding, ducking and diving and we'll see then if Ricky can cut the ring down. Paulie Malignaggi fit for clash with Ricky Hatton Hatton vs Malignaggi |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:06:03 GMT
Dunne set to return for Republic - BBC Sport
 SkySports | Dunne set to return for Republic BBC Sport - Manchester City defender Richard Dunne looks set to return to the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Poland at Croke Park. Dunne heads back to England Reid: Let's build on Blackburn display |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:17:34 GMT
Dhoni - Tests above Twenty20 - SkySports
 SkySports | Dhoni - Tests above Twenty20 SkySports - I think your country must come first. It is up to the BCCI so whatever they decide will be done, but it should always be that the Test match is put first. No change to England dates - Modi Clarke's tough stand wins day: Relief as India give in over Test date |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:23:39 GMT
Johnson swells the Wasps swarm with recall of Haskell - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Johnson swells the Wasps swarm with recall of Haskell guardian.co.uk - A dejected James Haskell after England lost to Australia. Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images Not long ago it was Leicester who monopolised the England squad while others struggled to get a look-in. Dallaglio hails returning Haskell England manager drops hint at long-term plans |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:13:02 GMT
‘We’ll do our homework on them’ - Wilson - GazetteLive
 Charlton Athletic Football Club | ‘We’ll do our homework on them’ - Wilson GazetteLive - DANNY Wilson insists Hartlepool will leave no stone unturned in preparing for their FA Cup trip to Fleetwood after beating Brighton 2-1 in last night’s first round replay. Danny Wilson Delighted To Progress Fleetwood's cup dream ends |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:10:40 GMT
