General Sports News
QPR confirm appointment of Paulo Sousa - Times Online
 BBC Sport | 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 named new R's boss QPR appoint Sousa |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:23:55 GMT
Brazil ace Ronaldo could retire - BBC News
 BBC News | 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
Briefs 3-Tottenham's Modric out for two weeks with groin injury - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Briefs 3-Tottenham's Modric out for two weeks with groin injury guardian.co.uk - Soccer - Croatian Luka Modric will be sidelined for two weeks with a groin injury, his club Tottenham Hotspur said. "An MRI scan has revealed that Luka Modric has suffered a partially torn groin muscle," a club statement said. Modric set for two-week lay-off Luka Modric Out For A Fortnight |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:44:43 GMT
Shoulder injury rules out Walcott - BBC Sport
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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 ... No escape from friendly fire for Fabio Capello |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:12:44 GMT
Scotland star Barry Robson out of Argentina clash - Glasgow Daily Record
Scotland star Barry Robson out of Argentina clash Glasgow Daily Record - BARRY Robson has added to Scotland's injury woes after pulling out of tonight's glamour friendly against Argentina with a groin strain. Robson out for Scotland Scotland v Argentina: Game Zone |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:50:20 GMT
England's Ryan Sidebottom feels the strain now placed on elite ... - Telegraph.co.uk
 SuperSport | England's Ryan Sidebottom feels the strain now placed on elite ... Telegraph.co.uk - England's bowlers need to be aggressive in order to subjugate India's batsmen over here and Ryan Sidebottom would have been the perfect candidate to do that in the third international in Kanpur. Swann admits England's frustrations New injury blow for Sidebottom: Paceman left of squad for third ... |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:51:02 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
Hatch cleared of neck break scare - BBC Sport
 Sportinglife.com | 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. Penney: We weren't at the races QUAKERS BOOSTED BY HATCH UPDATE |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:41:20 GMT
Germany v England preview - SkySports
 Sydney Morning Herald | Germany v England preview SkySports - England travel to Berlin shorn of the majority of Fabio Capello's preferred XI, with criticism from Premier League bosses still ringing in the Italian's ears. Captain Terry looks to Chelsea spirit to lift ravaged England team John Terry beats the drum for Team England and the Premier League |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:07 GMT
Wales will respect All Blacks Haka - Telegraph.co.uk
 TVNZ | Wales will respect All Blacks Haka Telegraph.co.uk - Wales do not intend to respond to the New Zealand Haka on Saturday, like Munster did on Tuesday evening, before the one-off match to celebrate the opening of the new Thomond Park. Munster continue legacy Munster scare All Blacks |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:20:06 GMT
Vomiting rugby player sparks team's withdrawal - Independent
Vomiting rugby player sparks team's withdrawal Independent - By James Woodward, PA A university suspended its rugby team from fixtures today after a vomiting player brought a bus to a standstill on the way home from an initiation ceremony. Ban for rugby team over bus vomit Students in new booze row |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:51:00 GMT
Toshack tells Wales kids to grab their chance - WalesOnline
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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
 BBC News | 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
Four Scots secure Euro Tour cards - BBC News
 SkySports | 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
 SkySports | 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
Drogba, Ferguson hit with bans - The Press Association
 TSN.ca | Drogba, Ferguson hit with bans The Press Association - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba were both handed bans on Tuesday, on a busy day for the Football Association's disciplinary chiefs. Two-match ban for Ferguson as Drogba is suspended for three Sir Alex Ferguson banned and fined £10000 |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:35:43 GMT
Hignett shocked by Holland exit - BBC Sport
 SkySports | 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. Supporters welcome Holland departure Dario's back in the hot seat |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:43:16 GMT
Dunne set to return for Republic - BBC Sport
 RTE.ie | 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
Tricky picking Ricky - SkySports
 BBC Sport | 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
Jamie Noon: England need to be more clinical - ChronicleLive
 BBCSerbian.com | Jamie Noon: England need to be more clinical ChronicleLive - JAMIE NOON is confident Danny Cipriani’s nerve will hold true against South Africa on Saturday. Martin Johnson has kept faith with the midfield unit which forged chances in the 28-14 defeat against Australia last week, but failed ultimately to find ... Johnson swells the Wasps swarm with recall of Haskell England manager drops hint at long-term plans |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:04:43 GMT
