Serie A strugglers Chievo and Sampdoria sack coaches
(Reuters) – Serie A strugglers Chievo and Sampdoria fired their coaches on Tuesday while the future of AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri remained the subject of speculation.
Romania call up Pantilimon after Tatarusanu injury
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania called up Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon on Tuesday for their World Cup playoffs against Greece after first-choice custodian Ciprian Tatarusanu sustained a back injury in training.
Djokovic says has perfect launchpad for 2014 assault
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic said he will use his 22-match winning streak as a launchpad for an all-out assault on more grand slam titles next year.
One unified global tour coming, predicts Kuchar
(Reuters) – The PGA and European Tours may soon join forces to create one unified global golf circuit, world number eight Matt Kuchar predicted on Tuesday, a move which could address scheduling complaints from top players.
Birmingham City owner wraps up testimony in HK money-laundering trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Birmingham City Football Club owner Carson Yeung wrapped up his testimony on Tuesday, four weeks after he first took the witness stand in a $93 million money-laundering trial that has cast a spotlight on how the barber-turned-busi…
Egyptian soccer player investigated for backing ousted president Mursi
CAIRO (Reuters) – A leading Egyptian football club has launched an investigation into one of its players after he showed support for ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Buccaneers add to Dolphins’ woes with first win
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added to Miami’s current turmoil by handing the Dolphins a 22-19 defeat on Monday.
Myers, Fernandez win Rookie of the Year awards
(Reuters) – Outfielder Wil Myers of the Tampa Bay Rays was named American League Rookie of the Year, while Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez took the National League honors when the awards were announced by Major League Baseball on Monday.
Djokovic dominates Nadal with Tour Finals masterclass
LONDON (Reuters) – The message from Novak Djokovic could not have been more emphatic after the Serb retained his title at the ATP World Tour Finals with a crushing victory over Rafa Nadal on Monday.
Dolphins owner to meet Martin on bullying complaint
(Reuters) – Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said on Monday he had arranged a meeting for Wednesday with Jonathan Martin, the player who left the team saying he was emotionally distraught over being bullied by team mates.
