Santos comments attract criticism back in Greece
ATHENS (Reuters) – Outgoing Greece coach Fernando Santos has angered sections of the local media and soccer figures by claiming that some of his players were more interested in personal success than following instructions.
Swiss prepare for Messi test, U.S. face Belgium
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Lionel Messi has been the key to Argentina’s perfect start at the World Cup, scoring four of their six goals in three straight group wins, and the South Americans hope his blistering form continues when they face Switzerland in th…
Laver says ease off on the Kyrgios hype
(Reuters) – Australia have waited in vain for a men’s talent to take the mantle from ageing warrior Lleyton Hewitt, but Rod Laver has cautioned the country not to put too much pressure on bright hope Nick Kyrgios.
Kidd allowed to go to Bucks after Drew fired as coach
(Reuters) – The Brooklyn Nets have allowed coach Jason Kidd to pursue an opportunity with Milwaukee after the Bucks fired head coach Larry Drew earlier on Monday.
Donald Sterling’s mental fitness won’t feature at Clippers trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The mental capacity of Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling will not be part of an upcoming probate trial over whether his estranged wife had the authority to sell the NBA team, a judge said on Monday, averting a battle…
Germany and France end African hopes, Suarez sorry
BELO HORIZONTE Brazil (Reuters) – Germany and France snuffed out African hopes and reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday with hard-won victories over Algeria and Nigeria, while Uruguay striker Luis Suarez broke his silence to apologise for bit…
Djokovic makes no Tsonga and dance about injury
LONDON (Reuters) – If there were fears Novak Djokovic’s double-fisted backhands may malfunction after a heavy fall on his shoulder three days ago, they were allayed on Monday by a show-stopping crosscourt service return on match point.
Djokovic makes no Tsonga and dance about injury
LONDON (Reuters) – If there were fears Novak Djokovic’s double-fisted backhands may malfunction after a heavy fall on his shoulder three days ago, they were allayed on Monday by a show-stopping crosscourt service return on match point.
Bouchard sparkles as Murray reigns supreme
LONDON (Reuters) – Eugenie Bouchard succeeded where Serena Williams failed as she beat Alize Cornet to reach the last eight of Wimbledon on a rain-hit Monday that produced another display of grass mastery by defending men’s champion Andy Murray.
Klinsmann tells U.S. to forget the future and win now
SALVADOR Brazil (Reuters) – The future of soccer in the United States has never seemed brighter.
