European soccer’s fight against racism not yet won
PARIS (AP) — For fans of soccer, Feb. 1 promises to be a sad day. John Terry, one of the most rugged, fearsome and admired defenders anywhere in the world, a natural leader who captains his club, Chelsea, and his…
Beckham signs new two-year deal with LA Galaxy
LONDON (AP) — Resisting the lure of Paris for the sake of his family, David Beckham pledged his future to America’s Major League Soccer on Wednesday by signing a new two-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The 36-year-old midfielder…
England fightback rocks Pakistan
Late wickets for Graeme Swann and James Anderson rounded off a vastly improved England display against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test in Dubai. Swann removed captain Misbah-ul-Haq in the penultimate over before James Anderson bowled Abdur…
Coleman expected to get Wales job
Chris Coleman is expected to be named as Wales manager today. The Football Association of Wales has called a media conference in Cardiff at which the appointment will be confirmed. Former Wales defender Coleman, 41, held talks with the FAW…
Heat dominate 2nd half, roll past Spurs 120-98
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 33 points, Chris Bosh added 30 and the Miami Heat used a historic third-quarter turnaround to erase a big deficit and beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game slide….
England suffer in first day of Test
England endured a torrid first day of their Test series against Pakistan as they were bowled out for 192, with off-spinner Saeed Ajmal taking 7-55. After winning the toss, England slumped to 43-5 in a pulsating opening, before Matt Prior…
City stretch lead to three points
Edin Dzeko’s first goal for two months earned Manchester City a hard-fought 1-0 win at Wigan that sent Roberto Mancini’s side three points clear at top of the English Premier League. The Bosnian’s sublime 22nd-minute header proved enough to sink…
Broncos’ McCoy interviews for Miami coaching job
MIAMI (AP) — Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy has joined the list of candidates for the Miami Dolphins’ head coaching job. McCoy (pictured) completed an interview Monday, the Dolphins said. He’s the first candidate to meet with the Dolphins…
Liverpool need to be more decisive
KENNY DALGLISH has called on his Liverpool FC forwards to be more decisive in the final third if they are to improve on some of the most lacklustre attacking statistics in the Premier League. Liverpool drew another blank against Stoke…
Insects, not ankle, bug Serena in Aussie comeback
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver Arena that bugged Serena Williams the most. The injured left ankle held up fine in her opening match Tuesday at the Australian Open, and even the…
