Uruguay secure last World Cup berthMONTEVIDEO - Uruguay secured the last available berth for South Africa 2010 football World Cup by defeating Costa Rica 2-1 on aggregate in the playoffs. Portugal beat Bosnia to qualify for South AfricaZENICA - Porto midfielder Raul Meireles was the hero for Portugal as his side beat a 10-member Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to qualify for next year’s football World Cup finals in South Africa. Enke honoured as Germany draw with Ivory CoastGELSENKIRCHEN - Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke was remembered by players from both sides ahead of a friendly football match that Germany drew 2-2 with the Ivory Coast. Tears in Cairo as Algeria wins World Cup qualifierKHARTOUM/CAIRO - There were tears on the streets of Cairo Wednesday night as stunned fans shook their heads in disbelief at Algeria’s convincing 1-0 victory to qualify for the football World Cup next year. Poland back to winning ways, Serbia end South Korea’s runHAMBURG - Poland coach Franciszek Smuda got his first victory against Canada Wednesday while South Korea’s 27-match unbeaten run in international football came to an end with a 1-0 defeat to Serbia in a friendly match played in London. Ramzi stripped of Olympic gold for dopingHAMBURG - Olympic 1,500-metre champion Rashid Ramzi has been stripped of his gold medal by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after testing positive for the banned blood-booster CERA. Roddick knee injury to keep him from London finals field
Afghan cricket team to play in Asian tournamentKabul, Nov 16 (IANS/AKI) Afghanistan’s national cricket team will compete in this year’s Asian Cricket Council Twenty20 Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Maradona banned for 2 months over outburstZURICH - Argentina’s coach Diego Maradona was handed a two-month ban Sunday by FIFA’s disciplinary body as punishment for post-match comments made after his side’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay last month. Traditional ‘headless goat polo’ planned for Karzai inaugurationKABUL - A traditional Buzkashi sport competition is scheduled here next week in honour of President Hamid Karzai’s inauguration, an official said. Cameroon, Nigeria, New Zealand qualify for World CupJOHANNESBURG - There was joy for Cameroon, Nigeria and New Zealand as they booked their places at the World Cup finals in South Africa next year. Brazil edge past England as pressure builds on BurleyHAMBURG - A goal from Villarreal winger Nilmar was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Brazil over England in a friendly international played in Doha Saturday while Scotland crashed to defeat against Wales to pile the pressure on under-fire coach Craig Burley. Djokovic aims for second straight title
Pecnik goal against Russia keeps Slovenia’s World Cup hopes aliveMOSCOW - Two goals from Dinyar Bilyaletdinov looked to have put Russia in the driving seat for a place at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa at the expense of Slovenia Saturday but a late header from Nejc Pecnik leaves the tie still wide open at 2-1. Nadal regains lethal form with win into Paris semi-finals
Kibaki invites FIFA World Cup teams to train in KenyaNAIROBI - Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has invited the qualifying teams to take advantage of the country’s state-of-the-art sport facilities for training before their FIFA World Cup contest in South Africa next year. Verdasco claims last spot in London
Davydenko makes year-end finals field; four chase last spot
Premier League says no to Rangers and CelticLONDON - Premier League clubs voted Thursday to reject a proposal that would have seen Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic join the English top flight. Double injury blow plunges Liverpool further into gloomLONDON - Liverpool’s season was thrust deeper into crisis Thursday as it was confirmed that Yossi Benayoun and Albert Riera have both suffered torn hamstrings. Federer stalls in Paris with upset loss to Frenchman
German football mourns death of goalkeeper EnkeHANOVER - Germany Wednesday called off a friendly international against Chile to mourn the death of national team goalkeeper Robert Enke who committed suicide Tuesday. Etisalat signs sponsorship agreement with Manchester CityABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) based communication services provider Etisalat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manchester City for a three-year sponsorship, WAM news agency reported Wednesday. Sir Ian Botham to take 13th super-walk to aid cancer researchLONDON - Cricket legend Ian Botham has launched his 25th anniversary hike to aid cancer research along with two brave children fighting leukaemia. Real Madrid crash out of cup against third-division AlcorconMADRID - Real Madrid crashed out of the Spanish King’s Cup against third-division part-timers Alcorcon. Verdasco win knocks Cilic, Stepankek from London race
Ronaldo released by Portugal because of ankle injuryMADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Madrid after the Portuguese football federation had confirmed his badly sprained right ankle, which will need two more weeks to recover. Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke commits suicideHAMBURG - Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke has died, the president of his Bundesliga club Hanover 96 announced Tuesday. Alcohol industry should not sponsor sports, say scientistsLONDON - Scientists are advocating an outright ban on the alcohol industry’s sponsorship of sports, which they believe should be replaced with a dedicated alcohol tax. Specializing in one sport can damage your healthWASHINGTON - Gifted young athletes are increasingly under pressure to play only one sport round the year. But a new study has found that such specialization increases the risk of injury. UAE to lead world bodybuilding federationDUBAI - Osama Ahmed Al Shafaar of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was named the chairman of the World Bodybuilding Federation, WAM news agency reported. One in 20 Brit kids believe Hitler was Germany’s football coach!LONDON - Adolf Hitler was Germany’s football coach. Don’t get shocked, for that’s what one in 20 schoolchildren seems to believe, according to a new UK survey. UAE to host world triathlon event in 2010ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host world triathlon competition here in March next year, WAM news agency reported Thursday. Toyota to quit Formula One racing: ReportsTOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp, the world’s largest carmaker, is planning to quit Formula One racing, Japanese media reports said Wednesday. ‘Rigorous workouts, high-stress basketball games making Obama skinny’LONDON - US President Barack Obama has sparked health concerns after being snapped looking slimmer than usual. |
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