Stern warns season may be in jeopardy
2011-10-14 13:25:36
National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern warned that the entire season could be in jeopardy if significant progress toward a collective agreement is not made early next week.
O'Neill ruled out Northern Ireland job
2011-10-14 10:14:28
Martin O'Neill does not want to be considered for the post of Northern Ireland manager because he is considering a return to club management in the near future, he was quoted as saying on Thursday.
Ireland handed boost in Euro playoff draw
2011-10-14 09:45:27
Ireland, whose only appearance at a European Championship came back in 1988, were given a huge boost in their bid to reach next year's finals when they were drawn on Thursday to play Estonia in the two-legged playoffs.
Real Betis coach Mel reveals literary bent
2011-10-14 09:36:55
Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has an unusual way of relaxing when he is not occupied with coaching the La Liga side - writing mystery novels.
England striker Rooney gets three-match ban
2011-10-14 09:15:26
England striker Wayne Rooney has been given a three-match international ban by UEFA for his sending-off against Montenegro last Friday, ruling him out of the group stage of Euro 2012.
Wallabies to add to All Blacks' W Cup woes
2011-10-14 07:55:27
The Wallabies will be out to crank up the pressure on the All Blacks and ensure yet more World Cup depression for the whole of New Zealand, Australia assistant coach David Nucifora said on Thursday.
Who needs squirrels with bullpen this good?
2011-10-14 07:55:27
Chris Carpenter needed a pick-me-up in the worst way. A bullpen that just sat back and watched the last time the St. Louis Cardinals ace pitched was ready for extended duty.
Advocaat slams critics after Russia seal Euro spot
2011-10-13 13:47:11
Russia coach Dick Advocaat has hit out at his critics after guiding his team to the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine.
Football murder probe against Gadhafi's son
2011-10-13 13:11:50
Libya's interim leaders have approved a request to open an investigation into Muammar Gadhafi's son Saadi over the murder of a footballer who played for the national team in the 1980s, prosecutor Abdullah Banoun said on Wednesday.
Lille get injury boost for Auxerre clash
2011-10-13 11:37:03
Lille have made an uninspiring start to the defence of their French title but the recovery from injury of Dimitri Payet and Aurelien Chedjou comes at just the right time for Saturday's clash with Auxerre and their in-form goalscorer Alain Traore.
UK government gives FA deadline to sort out governance
2011-10-13 11:28:24
The UK government told the English Football Association on Wednesday to work with its partners and publish a plan to improve football governance by Feb 2012.
Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys
2011-10-13 11:21:04
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Everton connections meant he was already in for a rough ride from Liverpool fans this weekend but last week's family problems and England sending-off should crank up the decibels of abuse at Anfield.