Tevez return is possible -Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has named Carlos Tevez in his 25-man squad for the remainder of the season – and admitted he could pick him again. Mancini said a fully-fit Tevez could wear the sky blue shirt again, despite…
Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace ‘Moneyball’
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don’t matter much. But to stats geeks, this is the gospel from the spreadsheets. The number-savvy…
Terry removed as England captain, can still play
LONDON (AP) — John Terry was removed as England’s soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. The English Football Association said…
Officials warn of tightened security at Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pack lightly, Super Bowl fans. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joined NFL and other officials in warning that security for Sunday’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium would be significantly heightened — a common precaution for such sports…
Arsene confident of top four finish
Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, is looking forward to having his squad strengthened by the return of injured players as he looks to fight battles on three fronts. Arsenal’s goalless draw at Bolton was a missed opportunity to close the…
Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead
CAIRO (AP) — At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt’s top club, setting off…
Olympic Stadium 16 parties intersted
West Ham FC are believed to be one of the 16 parties to have expressed an interest in moving to the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games. The Championship club had looked set to move into the venue but a…
Many turning points for Giants, Patriots
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One game, one play, one moment can turn a team’s fortunes in the right direction. The opposite seems to be the case for the New York Giants and New England Patriots, who recognize many turning points on…
Prince Harry’s duty: Beach volleyball in Rio
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry will combine sports, military exercises and meetings with school children and locals on his first-ever trip as an official representative of Queen Elizabeth II, palace officials said Wednesday. His destinations sound pleasant, at least to…
United turn up the heat after City slip
Sir Alex Ferguson said that Manchester United drawing level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table was “obviously significant” in the title race. “It’s been a good night,” the United manager said a his…
