Djokovic loses trust in anti-doping program
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic says he has lost all trust in the anti-doping program in tennis and fears he could become a victim of its “negligence” after fellow Serb Victor Troicki failed to have his doping ban overturned on Tuesday.
Postecoglou dumps Wilkshire after Schwarzer retirement
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – New Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has dumped seasoned defender Luke Wilkshire following the surprise retirement of veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on Wednesday, and declined to name a captain in his squad to play Costa Rica i…
Packers’ Rodgers confirms he has broken collarbone
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday quarterback Aaron Rodgers was “week to week” with a fractured collarbone and that the Packers were preparing back-up Seneca Wallace for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Djokovic douses Federer’s fire, Nadal crushes Ferrer
LONDON (Reuters) – Roger Federer showed flashes of his best but Novak Djokovic exposed the Swiss maestro’s fading powers with a three-set victory at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.
Manchester City qualify with Negredo hat-trick
(Reuters) – Alvaro Negredo scored a hat-trick and Sergio Aguero added two goals to fire Manchester City into the Champions League knockout stage for the first time with a commanding 5-2 home win over CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.
Uruguay keeper Muslera injured, out of World Cup playoff
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera will miss the first leg of their intercontinental World Cup playoff against Jordan next week due to injury.
Inspired Roberto shines for Olympiakos
ATHENS (Reuters) – An inspired Roberto gained sweet revenge on former club Benfica by helping Olympiakos Piraeus earn three precious points in a 1-0 Champions League win on Tuesday.
Champions Bayern and hopefuls Man City into last 16
LONDON (Reuters) – European champions Bayern Munich led the charge into the last 16 of the Champions League when they beat Viktoria Plzen 1-0 to chalk up a record-equaling ninth straight victory in the competition on Tuesday.
Casillas responds to speculation with world class saves
(Reuters) – If Iker Casillas has become frustrated at losing his untouchable status at Real Madrid, he certainly did not show it on Tuesday in the 2-2 draw at Juventus.
Braaten strike keeps Copenhagen in the hunt
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Daniel Braaten’s deft flick gave FC Copenhagen a 1-0 win over Galatasaray on Tuesday as the Danish champions stayed in the hunt for a place in the Champions League knockout stages.
