General Sports News
QPR confirm appointment of Paulo Sousa - Times Online
 RTE.ie | 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
 Goal.com | 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
 SuperSport | 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
 BBC News | 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. Scotland v Argentina: Game Zone Robson out for Scotland |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:50:20 GMT
Hatch cleared of neck break scare - BBC Sport
 Times Online | 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
England's Ryan Sidebottom feels the strain now placed on elite ... - Telegraph.co.uk
 SkySports | 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
Terry backs Capello regime - SkySports
 Sydney Morning Herald | Terry backs Capello regime SkySports - England captain John Terry has backed coach Fabio Capello's handling of the recent club-versus-country issue. For the first time since taking charge Capello has confirmed his firmness with clubs, after insisting the likes of Steven Gerrard and Frank ... 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 09:12:34 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
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. Legal battle over Reds' badge? Dispute over Liverpool's iconic logo |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:49:40 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
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
Drogba, Ferguson hit with bans - The Press Association
 Times Online | 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
Jamie Noon: England need to be more clinical - ChronicleLive
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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
Dhoni - Tests above Twenty20 - SkySports
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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
Dunne set to return for Republic - BBC Sport
 Herald.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 Brady dismisses Reid claims |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:17:34 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
Earnshaw hopes to resume training - BBC Sport
 Yahoo! Eurosport | Earnshaw hopes to resume training BBC Sport - Robert Earnshaw is hoping to return to training on Thursday, having missed the last two games with a calf injury. The striker is hoping to be included in the Reds squad for Saturday's trip to his former club Norwich City. Championship - Earnshaw close to Forest return Earnshaw in race to face former club |
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:46 GMT
