Friendly boost for Mexico ahead of New Zealand playoff
(Reuters) – Mexico gave themselves a much-needed boost for their World Cup playoff against New Zealand with a 4-2 win over Finland in a friendly.
Hull manager Bruce, Norwich and Cardiff face FA charges
LONDON (Reuters) – Norwich City and Cardiff City have been charged by the FA following a melee involving several players during last weekend’s 0-0 Premier League draw.
Maldonado says he will decide who he drives for
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Venezuelan Formula One driver Pastor Maldonado said on Thursday he had several offers on the table for next season and the decision to leave or stay at Williams would be up to him.
Cuadrado furor highlights refereeing dilemma
(Reuters) – Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado’s sending-off against Napoli after he was twice booked for diving highlighted the difficulties referees face when they have to decide whether a player is play-acting or has been genuinely fouled.
Pundit was out of line with Woods cheat remarks: McIlroy
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Golf Channel television pundit Brandel Chamblee was out of order earlier this month when he implied world number one Tiger Woods had cheated, Rory McIlroy said on Thursday.
Dyson risks European Tour expulsion for Shanghai violation
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Six-time winner Simon Dyson could be expelled from the European Tour following a rules violation at last week’s BMW Masters, golf officials said on Thursday.
‘Thank God it’s Friday’ as Dortmund eye top spot
BERLIN (Reuters) – If statistics are anything to go by then Borussia Dortmund are set to reclaim the Bundesliga top spot from Bayern Munich when they take on VfB Stuttgart on Friday.
Markarian resigns as Peru coach after World Cup failure
(Reuters) – Sergio Markarian has turned down an offer to stay on as Peru coach after they failed to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
McIlroy finds form to surge clear of WGC field
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy enjoyed one of his best rounds of a disappointing season to storm into a two-shot lead over a star-studded field at the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Thursday.
Pellegrini ponders Hart of the goalkeeping matter
(Reuters) – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has yet to decide whether beleaguered goalkeeper Joe Hart or understudy Costel Pantilimon will play in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Norwich City.
