‘Nasty’ result leaves Dortmund fretting
(Reuters) – It should have been a big step towards the Champions League knockout stage, but last year’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund were left fretting about their future after a 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Buoyant Arsenal need fresh vigor for United trip
LONDON (Reuters) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is concerned his flying team may lose some of their intensity as their “big month” continues with a trip to Old Trafford on Sunday (1610 GMT).
Australia’s Stosur hires former Murray coach Maclagan
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur has turned to Andy Murray’s former coach Miles Maclagan to help reverse her slide down the world rankings, Tennis Australia said on Thursday.
Caribbean eyes professional league for 2015
(Reuters) – A professional Caribbean soccer league, dubbed Major League Football, is expected to launch in September 2015 with the aim of developing young players and growing the game in the region, organizers said on Wednesday.
Goodell selects NY lawyer to lead Dolphins probe
(Reuters) – A prominent New York-based lawyer was appointed to direct an independent investigation into the Miami Dolphins’ workplace following allegations of bullying inside the team’s locker room, the NFL said on Wednesday.
Perfect Atletico top group, cruise into last 16
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a 4-0 win at home to Austria Vienna on Wednesday, securing top spot in Champions League Group G and a place in the knockout rounds.
Eto’o pounces twice as Chelsea close on last 16
LONDON (Reuters) – Samuel Eto’o rolled back the years to score two different types of goal as Chelsea beat Schalke 04 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to virtually guarantee their place in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
Higuain brace helps Napoli to 3-2 Marseille win
(Reuters) – Two goals from Gonzalo Higuain helped Napoli to win a thrilling match with Marseille 3-2 in Group F of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sunderland sink Southampton to reach League Cup quarters
(Reuters) – Seb Larsson’s late strike sent struggling Sunderland through to the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over fellow Premier League side Southampton on Wednesday.
Barca and Atletico sail into last 16
LONDON (Reuters) – Barcelona and Atletico Madrid led a Spanish Armada into the Champions League last 16 with home wins on Wednesday and in-form Aaron Ramsey steadied Arsenal’s boat with a battling win against rocky Borussia Dortmund.
