Ribéry says he may quit weakened Bayern | Franck Ribéry has hinted he may leave Bayern Munich, saying that he doubts whether the team can now compete with Europe's biggest teams. | Ribery is worried that Bayern is falling behind and may not be able to challenge for European honors. | "Bayern is still a big cl...
Ancelotti uses his guile to thrive where Scolari failed | Carlo Ancelotti has not won anything yet, but tonight he can crack open a bottle of decent red wine and raise a glass at having passed something of a minor landmark. He has lasted longer in the job of Chelsea manager than Luiz Felipe Scolari did. | One year ago today,...
Cards, Schumaker reach two-year extension - 2B - St Louis CardinalsToday - 8:20 PM ET | The Cardinals and second baseman Skip Schumaker avoided arbitration Monday by agreeing to a two-year contract extension. | The exact financial terms have not yet been disclosed, but Schumaker asked for $2.75 million and was ...
Joe Johnson (flu) probable for Tuesday - G - Atlanta HawksToday - 7:50 PM ET | Joe Johnson is probable for Tuesday's game despite having the flu. | He had been listed as questionable, so this is great news if you gambled on him in a shortened Week 16.Source: | on Newsvine » »« »  Top NBA stories  Lat...
Hornets SG Marcus Thornton (back) out again - G - New Orleans HornetsToday - 7:55 PM ET | Hornets SG Marcus Thornton will miss his third consecutive game with a sore lower back on Tuesday. | "We'll see how he feels on Wednesday,'' said head coach Jeff Bower. In the meantime it will be Morris Peterson making anoth...
Schumaker agrees to deal with Cardinals updated 7:37 p.m. ET Feb. 8, 2010 | ST. LOUIS (AP) -Second baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing. | Schumaker will earn $2 million this season and $2.7 million in 2011. The de...
Northeastern beats Harvard in Beanpot consolation updated 7:41 p.m. ET Feb. 8, 2010 | BOSTON (AP) -Tyler McNeely scored twice and Chris Rawlings stopped 27 shots to lead Northeastern to a 4-1 victory over Harvard in the Beanpot consolation game Monday night. | Greg Costa also scored for the Huskies (13-12-1), and Wade ...
Unstoppable! Celtic firepower is not a match for us, claims Rangers striker Kenny Miller | Kenny Miller has thrown down the gauntlet to Celtic’s new model army of strikers and claimed that Rangers have the superior firepower needed to retain the SPL title. | Tony Mowbray brought in three new forwards during the January transfer window, offsetting the ...
Robbie Keane won't win the title with Celtic, says Irish boss Trapattoni | Giovanni Trapattoni is certain Robbie Keane will be a sensation at Celtic - but not big enough to halt Rangers’ march to the SPL title. | The Republic of Ireland boss has welcomed his international skipper’s short-term deal in Glasgow after he became an id...
Spanish Cumpleanos: Rinus Michels GoalEvery weekday Goal.com celebrates the birthday of past and present La Liga-related figures. Today includes all those born on February 9. | By Paul Madden | 1928: Rinus Michels: Former Dutch striker Michels spent his entire playing career with Ajax, s...
Beckham's soccer academy shuttered Independent online| Carson, California - The David Beckham Academy in Carson and another location in Britain have closed, although the Los Angeles Galaxy star is working to develop another soccer coaching programme for children. | Both camps were jointly run by Anschu...
Absence of Wind Delays Start of the America's Cup The New York Times| VALENCIA, Spain - The grudge match will have to wait a little longer. | The first race of the 33rd America's Cup was postponed Monday because of fickle wind off the Spanish coast. The best-of-three match between teams led by the rival billionaires ...
Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hamsphire has ECB hot under collar The Guardian| • Plans for annual Twenty20 festivals may fall foul of ECB | • Rajasthan link-up with Hampshire and Cape Cobras | Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, who has also played for Hampshire, was present at the launch of the tie-up between the two. ...
Brazilian judge bans early kickoffs in intense heat The GuardianRIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The intense heat in southern Brazil this month has led a judge in the state of Rio Grande do Sul to issuing a ban on football matches when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. Judge Rafael da Silva Marques rul...
Arsène Wenger risks fans' backlash over lack of Arsenal signings The Guardian| If the Gunners fail to mount a title challenge the number of departing fans could be even higher | Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, shows his frustration during the defeat by Chelsea. Photograph: Tom Jenkins | Seeds of doubt about 's stewardshi...
Portsmouth hopeful £1.8m payment will delay winding-up petition The Guardian| • Lawyers to argue new owner must be given time | • Chainrai warns administration would mean 600 job losses | Avram Grant says Portmsouth must pick up points in their next three games, starting with Sunderland at Fratton Park tonight. Photograp...
Jamie Carragher calls for show of derby spirit to end Arsenal jinx The Guardian| • 'It's important that we keep the feelgood factor' | • Liverpool have not won at Arsenal for over 10 years | Jamie Carragher wants Liverpool to end their 10-year wait for a win at Arsenal tomorrow night. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images |...
