Mihajlovic quits Serbia, taking over at Sampdoria
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Serbia coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has stepped down after failing to secure qualification for next year’s World Cup and taken over at Italian Serie A strugglers Sampdoria.
Giants’ comeback reaches crucial showdown with Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – After more than a month of tunnel vision, the New York Giants have just about climbed out of their 0-6 hole with a crucial showdown against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday next on their must-do list.
Armstrong settles $3 million lawsuit over bonuses
(Reuters) – Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached a settlement with an insurance company over $3 million in performance bonuses paid to him from 1999 to 2001, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
49ers’ Brooks fined $15,750 by league for hit on Brees
(Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been fined $15,570 by the National Football League for striking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the neck during Sunday’s game.
Vonn tears ACL in training accident
(Reuters) – Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn partially tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and suffered a mild strain to her right knee after crashing during training on Tuesday, U.S. ski officials said on Wednesday.
Rodriguez storms out of hearing on suspension
(Reuters) – New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez stormed out of a grievance hearing on Wednesday over his 211-game suspension by Major League Baseball (MLB) when the arbitrator refused to order Commissioner Bud Selig to testify.
Russia’s Putin warns against homophobia as Olympics approach
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin, who has come under international criticism for a law banning “gay propaganda”, said on Wednesday that Russians must not “create a torrent of hatred towards anyone” including homosexuals.
At least five dead in Algeria accidents after World Cup playoff
ALGIERS (Reuters) – At least five people were killed in accidents during celebrations in Algeria after its national squad qualified for the World Cup in Brazil next year, authorities said on Wednesday.
Barcelona keeper Valdes out till end of year
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is likely to be out of action until the end of the year after suffering a calf strain during Spain’s surprise defeat by South Africa on Tuesday, the club said in a statement on their website.
Radebe consortium considering Leeds United stake
(Reuters) – Former Leeds United defender Lucas Radebe is part of a consortium that is considering buying a stake in the English Championship club, the South African said on Wednesday.
