World Cup draw like a box of chocolates, says Hodgson
LONDON (Reuters) – England manager Roy Hodgson borrowed a line from the hit movie Forrest Gump on Monday when he described this week’s World Cup draw as “like a box of chocolates.”
Brazil to probe FIFA in racism case ahead of World Cup draw
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Just four days before the draw for the 2014 World Cup, FIFA faced yet another embarrassment when a Sao Paulo prosecutor opened an investigation into possible racism by soccer’s world governing body.
Hodgson won’t sweat on Rooney medical bulletins
LONDON (Reuters) – Roy Hodgson is sanguine about the regular injury bulletins he will receive between now and next May but the England manager may pay extra attention to Wayne Rooney’s wellbeing.
Police probe death of man found outside Kansas City NFL stadium
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – Police in Kansas City, Missouri, released three people on Monday who were being held in an investigation into the death of a man after a struggle outside the home stadium of the Kansas City Chiefs during a National Foo…
Messi continues recovery from thigh strain in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Lionel Messi began the second phase of recovery from the injury that has sidelined the Barcelona forward until next month with a physiotherapy session at Argentina’s training complex on Monday.
Pacers’ George models game after Kobe, eyes similar success
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With each pull-up jump shot and polished offensive move, Indiana Pacers forward Paul George resembles his childhood idol Kobe Bryant, yet he has managed to carve out his own identity as one of basketball’s rising stars.
Tinkov aims for top after buying Riis team
LONDON (Reuters) – Oleg Tinkov is aiming to build the best team in world cycling after buying the Danish outfit owned by former rider Bjarne Riis, the Russian entrepreneur said on Monday.
France’s Koscielny banned one game, freed for World Cup
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s Laurent Koscielny has been suspended for one match after being sent off in last month’s World Cup playoff first leg in Ukraine and will be available for next year’s finals, a FIFA spokesperson said on Monday.
Estonia charges 11 men over match- fixing
TALLINN (Reuters) – The Public Prosecutor’s office in Estonia said on Monday it had charged 11 men for match-fixing in 2011 and 2012.
Ronaldo injury free and ready to return to action
MADRID (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from a muscle strain and is ready to return to action, the Real Madrid and Portugal forward said on Monday.
