Fluminense appoint Moreira as coach
Rio de Janeiro, May 22 (IANS) Brazilian football club Fluminense have appointed Enderson Moreira as their coach for the second time.
The 43-year-old replaces Ricardo...
Thai golfer Thongchai to host own event
Hua Hin (Thailand), Aug 24 (IANS) Decorated Thai star Thongchai Jaidee announced on Monday he will host his own tournament, the Thongchai Jaidee Foundation,...
Former Barcelona defender Barjuan named new Almeria coach
Madrid, April 7 (IANS) Former FC Barcelona defender Sergi Barjuan has been named the new coach of La Liga strugglers Almeria.
Sergi replaces Juan Ignacio...
Rio Tinto posts rise in iron ore production
Sydney, Oct 16 (IANS) Global mining giant Rio Tinto posted a 17 percent rise in third quarter iron ore production, remaining on track to...
Federer overcomes Dimitrov to claim 300th Grand Slam win
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) Seventeen-time major winner Roger Federer became the first man to claim a 300th Grand Slam match win, beating 27th seed...
Heptathlete Ennis-Hill relaxed ahead of Rio Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) British heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill says she aims to defend her Olympic title in Rio next year and that...
Expect New Zealand to engage in sledging: A. B. de Villiers
Auckland March 23 (IANS) South African skipper A.B. de Villiers believes there will be on-field sledging as they will be "expecting the unexpected" from...
Kings XI deserved to win: Bailey
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey said his team deserved to win against hosts Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier...
Barcelona have injuries, Real Madrid need goals in La Liga
Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS) FC Barcelona have to overcome a minor injury crisis when they entertain Malaga in the second round of matches of...
Zico considering bid to become FIFA president
Rio de Janeiro, June 3 (IANS) Former Brazil midfielder Zico said on Wednesday he is considering running for the soon-to-be vacant position of FIFA...
