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Tennis: Top American Isner enjoys 'easy win' days - (125 days ago)

  With storms canceling his original plans, Isner was forced to travel from Jacksonville to San Jose via Houston this week. He sat by the window for both flights, unable to get any extra-leg space. ''Sure enough there was some like 5-foot-1 person with their feet dangling on the exit row,'' Isner said. The top American is still getting comfortable on the court again, too. Isner powered

Oscar Pistorius ‘Blade Runner’: FACT BOX - (125 days ago)

  Hometown: Pretoria. Nationality: South African. Nickname: Blade Runner. Physical Disability:  Born without fibula bones due to a congenital defect, and had his legs amputated at 11 months. Running Career:  Started running in 2003 as part of a rehabilitation program after injuring knee while playing rugby for Pretoria Boys High School. First Race: On Jan. 28, 2004, Pistorius

Manchester United’s Van Persie rues missed chances in Madrid - (125 days ago)

  The Dutch striker has enjoyed a fruitful first campaign after swapping the red of Arsenal for United, his league-leading 19 goals putting the Old Trafford side well on the way to regaining the title. Van Persie was out of luck, though, in an intriguing first leg at the Bernabeu which ended in a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital. United, who led through Danny Welbeck's header only for

UPDATED: Ronaldo rescues wasteful Real Madrid against Manchester United - (125 days ago)

  Portuguese Ronaldo, who became the world's most expensive player when he left United for Real in 2009, levelled 10 minutes later when he rose to send an Angel Di Maria centre arrowing into the corner. United goalkeeper David De Gea, who earlier tipped a Fabio Coentrao effort on to a post, superbly denied the same player on the hour before Robin Van Persie fluffed a shot when he had the

Preview: Striker Abdel-Zaher awaits debut as Ahly face Smouha - (125 days ago)

Ahly signed Abdel-Zaher from ENPPI last month to bolster their attack as they eye an eighth consecutive league title but he is yet to make his debut, with coach Hossam El-Badry still relying on the old guard. Egypt striker Emad Meteb featured in Ahly’s opening two victories over Ghazl El-Mahalla and Wadi Degla but he failed to impress and was substituted in the second half of both games.

Real Madrid's Mourinho confident ahead of Manchester United return - (125 days ago)

  The nine-times European champions had to come from behind with Cristiano Ronaldo powering in a header to level Danny Wellbeck's surprise 20th-minute opener. Despite dominating possession Real were unable to turn their opportunities into goals, however, running into an organized United defense and an inspired David De Gea between the posts. "I like to play first at home," Mourinho, who

Borussia Dortmund still have to learn how to defend a result: Klopp - (125 days ago)

  The Germany centre half looked shaky at times and the Dortmund backline allowed Shakhtar substitute Douglas Costa too much space to bring down a long ball and make it 2-1 midway through the second half. However, Hummels headed home a corner three minutes from time to placate his manager who felt the German champions deserved at least a point. "There were episodes in the game when Mats

Manchester United praise keeper De Gea after draw with Real Madrid - (125 days ago)

  The 22-year-old Spanish youth international made a string of saves to keep United in the game as they held out for a 1-1 draw in their last 16 first leg at the Bernabeu. "It's a difficult place to come to, Real's home record is outstanding," Ferguson told a news conference. "I was a bit disappointed with how deep we defended which gave Real a lot of opportunities for crosses and

Real Madrid's Ronaldo controlled by Manchester United: Ferguson - (125 days ago)

  Playing against Manchester United where he grew into one of the world's top players for the first time since leaving in 2009, Ronaldo was the driving force for his side in the 1-1 draw that left the Champions League last-16 tie finely balanced. Most of the pre-match hype revolved around him and while his performance did not disappoint, United's defenders can look back on their night's

Thierry Henry sad over Arsenal's Wenger critics - (125 days ago)

  Wenger has been in charge at Arsenal for over 16 years and has won three Premier League titles but the most recent was back in 2004 when Henry was the league's top scorer with 30 goals. The French forward, who plays for New York Red Bulls, has heard some of the criticism of Wenger from fans and pundits this season as Arsenal have struggled to keep pace with the title-chasing Manchester

Tennis: Top American Isner enjoys 'easy win' days - (125 days ago)

  With storms canceling his original plans, Isner was forced to travel from Jacksonville to San Jose via Houston this week. He sat by the window for both flights, unable to get any extra-leg space. ''Sure enough there was some like 5-foot-1 person with their feet dangling on the exit row,'' Isner said. The top American is still getting comfortable on the court again, too. Isner powered

Nigeria climb FIFA rankings after CAN win - (125 days ago)

  The Super Eagles, who edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in Sunday's final in South Africa to win the competition for the first time in 19 years, rose to 30th place in the table, their best position for three years. Their opponents, who exceeded expectations by reaching the final, stayed outside the top 50 but have jumped 37 places to 55th. Ivory Coast, beaten by Nigeria in the quarter-finals,

Beckham trains with PSG for the first time - (125 days ago)

The 37-year-old midfielder took part in a 50-minute session involving only players who did not feature in PSG's Champions League last 16 2-1 first-leg victory at Valencia, which Beckham watched in the stands alongside sports director Leonardo on Tuesday.Beckham did not talk to the roughly 150 reporters who were present at the training facility Le Camp des Loges, near Paris.The former Manchester

FIFA clears Didier Drogba to play for Galatasaray - (125 days ago)

Drogba can play in a Champions League last-16, first leg at home to Schalke next Wednesday. He can make his Turkish league debut at Akhisar on Friday. Shanghai Shenhua has filed a complaint with FIFA that Drogba broke a contract which runs through 2014. FIFA says its players' status panel has "authorized the Turkish Football Federation to provisionally register" Drogba for Galatasaray, which

Mali's Sissoko happy to return to Italy - (125 days ago)

Malian midfielder Mohamed Sissoko said on Wednesday he is looking forward to his second Italian Serie A adventure after joining Fiorentina. The 28-year-old, who spent three years with Serie A giants Juventus (2008-2011), has agreed to join Fiorentina on loan until the rest of the season from French side Paris Saint Germain, where he was given limited opportunities to prove his

Cristiano Ronaldo, UEFA gift to provide Afghans with limbs - (125 days ago)

It is the second time that the Real Madrid and Portugal forward - who has featured a record seven times in the uefa.com user's poll for Team of the Year - has contributed to the ICRC's network of seven orthopedic centers in Afghanistan, it said. "For me it's a great honour to be able to help others, and it makes me extremely happy to do so," said Ronaldo, who is to

Newcastle and Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote arrested - (125 days ago)

Media reports said Tiote, who only returned to England this month after playing for the Ivorians at the African Nations Cup, had his car seized following his arrest. "At about 1.30pm on February 12, a car was stopped on Benton Park Road, Newcastle, and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud in relation to driving offences," a Northumbria police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Any

PSG's Ibrahimovic to face UEFA disciplinary hearing - (125 days ago)

Paris St Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could receive a longer ban after UEFA said on Wednesday the Swede will face a disciplinary hearing following his Champions League dismissal against Valencia. Ibrahimovic was shown a straight red card in stoppage time after lunging at full back Andres Guardado with his studs up in PSG's last 16 2-1 first-leg win in Spain on Tuesday. The striker will

Real Madrid v Manchester United: Starting line-ups - (125 days ago)

  Real Madrid: Diego Lopez, Alvaro Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao, Sami Khedira, Xabi Alonso, Angel Di Maria, Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema Manchester United David de Gea, Rafael, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, Michael Carrick, Phil Jones, Danny Welbeck, Shinji Kagawa, Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie Referee: Felix Brych

Tennis: Azarenka eases into third round in Doha - (125 days ago)

  The Belarussian's world number one spot is under threat at the $2.3 million event where American Serena Williams and Russian Maria Sharapova can reclaim top spot. Fifteen-times grand slam champion Williams will return to the top of the rankings for the first time since 2010 if she makes the semi-finals, while Sharapova could become number one if she wins the title. Both won their

Real Madrid v Manchester United: Probable lineups - (126 days ago)

  Real Madrid: 41-Diego Lopez; 17-Alvaro Arbeloa, 3-Pepe, 4-Sergio Ramos, 5-Fabio Coentrao; 14-Xabi Alonso, 6-Sami Khedira; 22-Angel Di Maria, 10-Mesut Ozil, 7-Cristiano Ronaldo; 9-Karim Benzema Manchester United 1-David de Gea, 2-Rafael, 3-Patrice Evra, 5-Rio Ferdinand, 15-Nemanja Vidic, 16-Michael Carrick, 23-Tom Cleverley, 8-Anderson, 7-Antonio Valencia, 10-Wayne Rooney, 20-Robin van

Former Africa Champion coach jailed for match fixing - (126 days ago)

  Phil Setshedi, who was Clive Barker's assistant when South Africa won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, will serve three years with the other five suspended. He had been found guilty on Tuesday in a Cape Town court of trying to influence the outcome of a match in the promotion play-offs from the third tier of South African football in mid-2011. The court heard he had offered money to a

LIVE: Real Madrid v Manchester United in Champions League - (126 days ago)

Barcelona's Villa leaves hospital after kidney treatment - (126 days ago)

  The 31-year-old Spain international, who was admitted to hospital on Monday, will return to training on Wednesday, Barca said in a statement on their website (www.fcbarcelona.es). "His progress will determine whether he is available for the next match against Granada," they added. Villa is struggling to become a first choice for Barca after suffering a broken leg at the Club World Cup

PSG coach Ancelotti mystified by Ibrahimovic red card - (126 days ago)

  The Sweden striker got a straight red card after lunging at fullback Andres Guardado with his studs up but Ancelotti said he felt it was harsh on the volatile Ibrahimovic who suffered his third sending off in Europe's elite club competition. "I did not understand it," Ancelotti told a news conference. "He was out on the wing, he made a tackle and he did not deserve to be sent off," the

Celtic blame referee for Juventus loss in Champions League - (126 days ago)

  Celtic were ruthlessly taken apart in a 3-0 defeat in Glasgow on Tuesday as the Italians soaked up everything the Scots could throw at them and counter-punched their way to a substantial first-leg lead. It was the persistent pushing and shoving at corners and free kicks that irked the Glasgow club and sparked a post-match debate after Spanish referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco chose to

English police investigate Diouf racist abuse case - (126 days ago)

English club Millwall says a man has been arrested following a police investigation into racist abuse at a soccer match against Leeds last year. Television footage showed Leeds forward El Hadji Diouf, a former African player of the year, being subjected to racist chants and taunts throughout the League Championship game on Nov. 18. Millwall says Gerrard Scanlon, a 53-year-old driver from north

PSG sent a strong message, says Leonardo - (126 days ago)

  PSG produced an efficient performance full of attacking verve in the last-16 first leg at the Mestalla but the gloss was taken off the victory in the final minutes when they conceded a goal and had Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off. Even without the talismanic Sweden striker for the second leg in Paris on March 6 the Qatar-backed French side will be firm favourites to progress to the last

I destroyed 20 years of work in one month, says Cizmek - (126 days ago)

  But the broke and desperate athlete soon learned that one match wouldn't do it. He would have to throw another game, then another, then another. And so it went until, in what he described as his ''worst moment,'' he was arrested at his home in front of his two daughters on charges of match-fixing, frantically dialing his wife to take the children because police were hauling him off to