Former Spain coach Aragones dies, aged 75
MADRID (Reuters) – Former coach Luis Aragones, the man who ended Spain’s 44-year wait for a major international trophy by winning Euro 2008 and sparking a golden era for the team, has died at the age of 75.
New race offers women Champs Elysees finish
PARIS (Reuters) – A newly-created cycling race will allow women to enjoy a finish at a packed Champs Elysees on the final day of the 2014 Tour de France.
Fernandez chases blades of glory
(Reuters) – Should Javier Fernandez discover that his cherished skating boots have gone AWOL when he arrives in Sochi for the Winter Olympics, don’t expect him to lose his temper.
Jones and Watson share lead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Australian journeyman Matt Jones, bidding for his first PGA Tour title, made the most of his local knowledge to charge into a two-way tie for the lead in Friday’s second round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Goodell talking big ahead of Super Bowl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With gridiron’s biggest game being staged on America’s biggest stage, National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell used the spotlight on Friday to ponder some big plans.
Broncos and Seahawks finish off Super Bowl preparations
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos put the finishing touches to their preparations for this weekend’s 48th Super Bowl by completing their final practice sessions on Friday.
Coaches say the unexpected may decide Super Bowl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Look for the unexpected to determine the Super Bowl battle pitting the NFL’s top-scoring Denver Broncos against the league-leading Seattle Seahawks defenders, the head coaches suggested on Friday.
Manchester United winger Nani out for another month
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United winger Nani will be out for another month but midfielder Michael Carrick is set to return for Saturday’s Premier League clash at Stoke City, manager David Moyes said.
Jones and Watson share early lead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Australian journeyman Matt Jones, bidding for his first PGA Tour title, made the most of his local knowledge to charge into an early tie for the lead in Friday’s second round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Coaches say the unexpected may decide Super Bowl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Look for the unexpected to determine the Super Bowl battle pitting the NFL’s top-scoring Denver Broncos against the league-leading Seattle Seahawks defenders, the head coaches suggested on Friday.
