Archive for August, 2010

Federer, Nadal Never Met at US Open

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have played each other 21 times over the years, and all over the world.

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Diarra Out, Reveilere, Cabaye in

Laurent Blanc on Monday added Lyon’s Anthony Reveillere and Lille’s Yohan Cabaye to the France squad for their opening two Euro 2012 qualifiers after Lassana Diarra was ruled out by injury.

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Eneramo Tops Champions League Goals’ Chart

Nigeria’s Super Eagles strikter, Michael Eneramo is looking forward to moving to Europe after his explosive performance weekend in the Orange African Champions League. (more…)

Enugu SWAN Slams Govt. Over Sports Festival

Enugu  state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria {SWAN}, has expressed total disappointment with the current poor state of sports in the State, especially as it relates to preparations for the  forthcoming 17th National Sports Festival (NSF) billed to hold at  Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital in February 2011 (more…)

Ribery’s Ban Produces Fruits

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal said Friday Franck Ribery’s three-match ban for the France team is good news for the German giants. (more…)

Nsofor Joins West Ham on Loan

After passing his medical examination early this week, Victor Obinna Nsofor say he has now signed for Premier League club West Ham. (more…)

Adebayor Considers New Club Option

Togo Captain, Emmanuel Adebayor may consider the possibility of leaving Manchester United if things do not go according to his own plan. (more…)

I’m Happy at Anfield-Kuyt

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has ended speculation that he wants to join Inter Milan by insisting he is happy to stay at Anfield. (more…)

Mancienne Joins Wolves on Loan From Chelsea

- Wolves have signed Chelsea’s Michael Mancienne for a third loan spell, with the player set to remain at Molineux for the rest of this season, it was announced Thursday. (more…)

France Assemble New Team With Gameiro

France coach Laurent Blanc has called up Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro for the European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Bosnia-Herzegovina in September. (more…)

Ballack Not in Germany’s Plan

Germany midfielder Michael Ballack is set to be dropped by national coach Joachim Loew for next month’s Euro 2012 qualifiers, according to reports in the German media. (more…)

More Money As Birmingham Pursue N’Zogbia

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish revealed on Wednesday that his club have made an improved offer for Frrance born Congo midfielder Charles N’Zogbia. (more…)

Crouch Not For Sale

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists Peter Crouch is not for sale at any price. (more…)

Liverpool Offload Aquilani to Juventus

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani has joined Juventus on a loan deal from Liverpool, the latest in a series of offseason acquisitions by the Turin club. (more…)

Ballack Out of Ukraine Trip

Bayer Leverkusen’s German international defender Michael Ballack will miss the club’s Europa League play-off second leg tie at Ukraine side Simferopol on Thursday, his team said. (more…)

Wolfsburg New Boy For Surgery

Wolfsburg’s new German international signing Arne Friedrich revealed Wednesday he will undergo surgery on a herniated disc which will rule him out of action for up to three months. (more…)

Barca Must Break Bank For Mascher

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists Javier Mascherano will not move to Barcelona unless the Spanish giants offer the fee the Merseyside club feel he is worth. (more…)

Adebayor Shuns Real Madrid Over

Togo captain, Emmanuel Adebayor might not have contributed anything to Mnachester City 3-0 triumph over Liverpool yesterday  but he scored a point off the pitch by sensationally informing Real Madrid he to look elsewhere for now as he is not available for them this time. (more…)

US Players’ Poor Show Abroad Exposed

American players are still struggling to be respected in the English Premier League, U.S. forward Eddie Johnson said. (more…)

Williams Returns Next Month

Serena Wiliams is set to make a comeback at next month’s Toray Pan Pacific Open.

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