Goalless Lower Saxony derby marred by flares
BERLIN (Reuters) – Hanover 96 and promoted Eintracht Braunschweig drew 0-0 in the first Bundesliga meeting of the regional rivals in 37 years on Friday in a match marred by fans lighting dozens of flares.
Chile keeper to miss Brazil game after Canada denies visa
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile goalkeeper Johnny Herrera will miss this month’s friendly against Brazil in Toronto after Canada denied him a visa, the Andean country’s FA (ANFP) said on Friday.
Real Madrid’s injured Marcelo out of Brazil friendlies
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s Brazil left back Marcelo will miss this month’s international friendlies against Honduras and Chile with a knee injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday.
Murray labels drugs-ban Cilic and Troicki unprofessional
LONDON (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Andy Murray called Victor Troicki and Marin Cilic “unprofessional” on Friday, adding his voice to the growing debate about the sport’s anti-doping rules.
Ronaldinho recovering fast, on course for Club World Cup
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Ronaldinho’s thigh injury has improved quicker than expected and his club Atletico Mineiro now say he is likely to play in the Club World Cup in Morocco in December.
Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title
(Reuters) – Nigeria won the world under-17 championship for a record fourth time on Friday, overpowering holders Mexico 3-0 in the final in Abu Dhabi, helped by two defensive mistakes.
France fullback Reveillere joins Napoli
PARIS (Reuters) – France fullback Anthony Reveillere has joined Napoli as a free agent, the player and Serie A club said on Friday.
First Turkish pro Sayin carries hopes of a nation
BELEK, Turkey (Reuters) – When the head of the national federation walks past and smiles, ‘I’m gonna kill you’, he is clearly joking but in some ways it also underlines how much pressure Turkey’s first professional golfer is facing.
Gaming group bwin.party granted New Jersey online licence
LONDON (Reuters) – Online gaming group bwin.party Digital Entertainment has been given permission to start offering gambling in New Jersey, the third and potentially most lucrative U.S. state to allow internet betting.
Wawrinka plays his part, now he’s sweating on Nadal
LONDON (Reuters) – Stanislas Wawrinka did what he had to do with victory over a weary David Ferrer at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday and now needs a favor from Rafael Nadal to reach the semi-finals.
