Putin critic and chess champion Kasparov seeks Latvian citizenship
RIGA (Reuters) – Former world chess champion turned Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov has asked Latvian politicians to grant him citizenship to help him pursue his political activities in Russia.
Troicki says his dream is over after CAS ruling
LONDON (Reuters) – Serbia’s Viktor Troicki said his dream of being a “top player” had been taken away after his ban for missing a blood test was reduced to 12 months from 18 on Tuesday.
Arsenal midfielder Wilshere ruled out against Dortmund
BERLIN (Reuters) – Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will miss their Champions League Group F match at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday with an ankle injury and could be out for longer, coach Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.
Improving Dimitrov sets sights on grand slam title
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, who won his maiden ATP tour title two weeks ago, has set his sights on capturing his first grand slam crown next year.
Sweden are underdogs against Portgual, says Hamren
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden coach Erik Hamren said Portugal were clear favorites to win their World Cup qualifying playoff later this month but his side would “radiate courage and quality” in a bid to reach the Brazil finals.
Injured Torres fails to recover for Schalke game
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea will face Schalke 04 without injured striker Fernando Torres and manager Jose Mourinho said any other team changes he makes must not be seen as punishment for the weekend’s defeat by Newcastle United that he was so scathing o…
Nadal crushes Ferrer to open with win at ATP Finals
LONDON (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal put fellow Spaniard David Ferrer firmly in his place as he opened his ATP World Tour Finals challenge with a crushing 6-3 6-2 victory at the o2 Arena on Tuesday.
Troicki says his dream is over after CAS ruling
LONDON (Reuters) – Serbia’s Viktor Troicki said his dream of being a “top player” had been taken away after his ban for violating the ITF’s doping regulations was reduced to 12 months from 18 on Tuesday.
Northern Ireland manager O’Neill extends contract
(Reuters) – Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has agreed a two-year contract extension, the Irish Football Association said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sweden squad for World Cup qualifying playoff
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden named the following 23-man squad on Tuesday to face Portugal in their two-legged World Cup qualifying playoff in Lisbon on November 15 and in Stockholm four days later.
