Legal worries a distraction in tough 2013, says McIlroy
DUBAI (Reuters) – Legal problems were a distraction which affected his golf this year, former world number one Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday as he prepared to defend the World Tour Championship title he won in sizzling style last year.
FIFA warn World Cup could be targeted by protests
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The World Cup could be targeted again next year for demonstrations in Brazil against graft and poor public services but FIFA should not be held responsible or made a scapegoat, general secretary Jerome Valcke warned on Tuesday….
Formula E aims to spark interest in electric cars
LONDON (Reuters) – A new series of high-speed electric car races in city centers around the world will aim to boost the market for battery-powered vehicles and advance the technology behind them, its backers said on Tuesday.
Van Persie out of Dutch friendlies
(Reuters) – Robin van Persie and Jordy Clasie have withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for friendlies against Japan and Colombia, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said on Tuesday.
Former England skipper Butcher takes over at Hibernian
LONDON (Reuters) – Former England international captain Terry Butcher was named as manager of Hibernian on Tuesday, three days after watching his previous club Inverness Caledonian Thistle win 2-0 at Hibs in the Scottish Premier League.
Injured Carrick and Welbeck pull out of England squad
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United team mates Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck have withdrawn through injury from the England squad preparing for friendlies against Chile and Germany.
Armstrong case ‘done and dusted’ says WADA chief
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Only American anti-doping authorities can lift Lance Armstrong’s life ban from cycling and any review of his case would require powerful reasons, World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey said on Tuesday, adding that…
Barcelona extend UNICEF shirt deal to 2016
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona have extended to 2016 a deal with UNICEF under which the La Liga side pay $2 million a year to display the name of the United Nations Children’s Fund on the back of their shirts.
Germany call up is cherry on top, says keeper Weidenfeller
BERLIN (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund keeper Roman Weidenfeller’s belated Germany call-up is a dream come true and the cherry on top of a long and successful club career, the 33-year-old said on Tuesday.
Hull fans pledge to fight name change from City to Tigers
LONDON (Reuters) – Angry Hull City fans are hoping the Football Association will block any attempt by chairman Assem Allam to change the name of the 109-year-old club to Hull Tigers.
