Estonia part company with manager Ruutli after six years
(Reuters) – Estonia have parted ways with head coach Tarmo Ruutli who has spent six years in charge of the small Baltic country’s national team and steered them to the Euro 2012 qualifying playoffs.
George aims to put finishing touch on Indy title bid
NEW YORK (Reuters) – There is a new closer on the NBA scene and the Indiana Pacers hope that emerging finisher Paul George will enable the team to take the next step and unseat the two-time defending champion Miami Heat.
Vettel says he has learned a lot from Webber
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel says Mark Webber’s retirement after Sunday’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix will be a loss for both him and Red Bull despite their frequently frosty relationship.
Arsenal’s attacking options bolstered as Walcott returns
LONDON (Reuters) – Premier League leaders Arsenal have received a boost with the inclusion of Theo Walcott in the squad for Saturday’s match at home to his old club Southampton while Lukas Podolski’s return is less than a month away.
European parliament passes Qatar World Cup resolution
(Reuters) – The European Parliament joined the controversy over 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers on Thursday when it passed a resolution expressing concern at their plight.
Motivated Robinho offers hope in gloom for Milan
ROME (Reuters) – Massimiliano Allegri is again in the spotlight at struggling AC Milan as the political machinations at the club rumble on but at least Brazilian striker Robinho is trying to look on the bright side.
Late eagle gives Nixon lead in South African Open
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Briton Matthew Nixon eagled two holes from the clubhouse on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the South African Open as some local heavyweights also made an early impact.
Saints braced for revenge trip to Arsenal
LONDON (Reuters) – High-flying Southampton face their toughest challenge of the season on Saturday, but the Premier League visit to Arsenal in no way fazes manager Mauricio Pochettino, nor talismanic strikers Rickie Lambert and Jay Rodriguez.
Liverpool’s Enrique set to have surgery on knee injury
(Reuters) – Liverpool’s Spanish defender Jose Enrique will probably need surgery on a long-standing knee injury, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday ahead of the 221st derby against Everton.
Adidas extends World Cup soccer sponsorship until 2030
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – 45German sportswear maker Adidas will remain the official partner and sponsor of the FIFA World Cup until 2030 as it defends its market leadership in soccer against U.S. rival Nike.
