Packers’ Rodgers confirms he has broken left collarbone
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed on Tuesday that he has a broken left collarbone but does not have a timetable for his return.
Westwood says he must cut out ‘silly scores’ in Turkey
ANTALYA, Turkey (Reuters) – Former world number one Lee Westwood says he must eliminate the “silly scores” that have crept into his game recently in order to push for his first victory of the season at this week’s Turkish Airlines Open.
Rockets’ Howard still hearing the boos in Los Angeles return
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Dwight Howard may have left Los Angeles to join the Houston Rockets, but the big man still cannot escape his turbulent Lakers chapter.
Dortmund’s Hummels unlikely to face Arsenal, says Klopp
BERLIN (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund central defender Mats Hummels is unlikely to be fit in time for the Champions League Group F game against Arsenal, coach Juergen Klopp said on Tuesday.
Blatter wants to get rid of qualifying playoff matches
BERNE (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants to get rid of World Cup qualifying playoff ties in future, saying it is a hard way for teams to miss out on the finals.
Martino weary of questions about Messi’s form
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino appeared fed up with questions about Lionel Messi’s perceived loss of form on Tuesday and predicted the World Player of the Year would rediscover his sparkle sooner rather than later.
Nadal resumes normal service against compatriot Ferrer
LONDON (Reuters) – David Ferrer won the first match he played against fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in 2004 and got the better of him again three days before their clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Soccer-Soccerex Global Convention in Rio cancelled
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – This year’s Soccerex Global Convention has been cancelled following the withdrawal of support from the Rio de Janeiro State Government, organizers said on Tuesday.
Texans coach Kubiak released from hospital
(Reuters) – Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak has been released from hospital after suffering a stroke-like attack and collapsing at halftime of Sunday’s NFL game, the Texans said on Tuesday.
Curse of the kids hampers Tiger’s Turkish countdown
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – World number one Tiger Woods will have to overcome the ‘Curse of the Kids’ if he is to challenge for the first prize of 848,930 euros ($1.14 million) at this week’s Turkish Airlines Open.
