Captaincy is all about results, says Cook
SYDNEY (Reuters) – England’s Alastair Cook admits Shane Warne’s criticism of his captaincy raised his blood pressure a notch but is happy to let his record speak for itself going into the second Ashes series of the year.
Fiorente wins Melbourne Cup, redemption for Oliver
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Favourite Fiorente prevailed in a furious sprint down the final stretch to win the A$6 million ($5.70 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday and deliver sweet redemption for controversial jockey Damien Oliver.
Snedeker withdraws from Australian PGA with knee injury
SYDNEY (Reuters) – World number nine Brandt Snedeker has pulled out of this week’s Australian PGA Championship because of a knee injury he sustained in China, the OneAsia Tour said on Tuesday.
Ice Queen Yuna returns with a Golden Spin
SEOUL (Reuters) – Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yuna will make her return to competition at the Golden Spin event in Zagreb next month after her preparations for the Sochi Games were interrupted by a foot injury.
Arsenal’s Wilshere, Gibbs doubtful for Dortmund trip
BERLIN (Reuters) – Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs are doubtful for the Champions League Group F trip to last season’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund with coach Arsene Wenger eager to make amends for last month’s loss to the Germans.
Barca missing Messi mojo before Milan clash
MADRID (Reuters) – Lionel Messi has set the bar so high for himself that when he does not score for a few games it prompts an outburst of speculation and head-scratching about what might be ailing the Argentine World Player of the Year.
Many top players set to test free agent market
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Open season for Major League Baseball free agents kicks in at midnight, with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox among teams with key players poised to test the market.
Wawrinka, Del Potro give taste of things to come
LONDON (Reuters) – The parade of serial grand slam champions is reserved for Tuesday at the ATP World Tour Finals but the supporting cast provided compelling opening acts with Stanislas Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro in the spotlight.
NZ recall attacking trio for Mexico World Cup playoff
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has recalled the attacking trio of Shane Smeltz, Chris Wood and Marco Rojas for the All Whites’ 2014 World Cup playoff against Mexico.
Miami coach welcomes NFL review of team’s workplace
MIAMI (Reuters) – Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said on Monday he welcomes the NFL’s review of the team’s workplace following the ban of starting lineman Richie Incognito for conduct detrimental to the team.
