Analysis: Club Cup a reminder of soccer’s great divide
MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – For the estimated 10,000 Atletico Mineiro fans who made the arduous journey from Belo Horizonte to Marrakech, the Club World Cup was the most important competition their team had ever played in.
Europe complete epic comeback to reclaim Royal Trophy
(Reuters) – Europe won five of the last six singles matches for a stunning 8.5-7.5 comeback win over Asia to reclaim the Royal Trophy in China on Sunday and give captain Jose Maria Olazabal his first success in the team matchplay event.
Red Wings and Maple Leafs bring dormant rivalry back to life
TORONTO (Reuters) – After not meeting for nearly two years, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings will face off twice in 12 days breathing new life into a dormant rivalry that was once one of the NHL’s most fierce.
Choo agrees to seven-year deal with Texas: reports
(Reuters) – South Korean free agent outfielder Choo Shin-soo has agreed to a seven-year contract with the Texas Rangers, who were looking for more power at the plate, Major League Baseball’s website said on Saturday.
Injured Nets center Lopez may miss rest of season
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Leading Brooklyn Nets scorer Brook Lopez could be out for the rest of the season with a broken foot.
Cardiff boss Mackay refuses to resign
(Reuters) – Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay refused to throw in the towel on Saturday after a 3-1 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool followed reports he had been told to resign or be sacked.
Alpine skiing-Knee lets Vonn down again
VAL D’ISERE, France (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn’s injured knee let her down once again on Saturday, raising doubts about whether the downhill Olympic champion would be in a position to defend her title at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Olazabal calls on European Tour to back Royal Trophy
(Reuters) – Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal has criticized the European Tour’s decision to launch the EurAsia Cup team match play event next year and said they should have re-established ties with the Royal Trophy.
Gutierrez completes Sauber 2014 line-up
LONDON (Reuters) – Mexican Esteban Gutierrez will race with Swiss-based Sauber for a second season next year with Russian teenager Sergey Sirotkin signed as test driver, the Formula One team announced on Saturday.
Japan’s Golden Eagles swoop for Yankee Youkilis
(Reuters) – Infielder Kevin Youkilis has left the New York Yankees and agreed a deal with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Rakuten Golden Eagles, the Japanese champions said on Saturday.
