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Posts Tagged ‘ International ’
Knight: Rule Ohio St players broke was ‘idiotic’
TULSA, Okla. — Bob Knight criticized the NCAA and called the rule Ohio State football players broke when they sold and traded their personal memorabilia “idiotic.” The former Indiana and Texas Tech basketball coach, and an Ohio State alum, spoke to reporters Monday night before the Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Awards ceremony, where...
‘Motherland’ of football turns attention on Europe after Blatter re-election
By Rob Harris, The Associated Press – 6 hours ago ZURICH — After failing to halt Sepp Blatter’s re-election as leader of world football, the country he calls the game’s “motherland” is turning its attention away from FIFA to focus on its position in Europe. The English Football Association proposed that Blatter’s unchallenged “coronation”...
Fifa’s Blatter juggles sponsor pressure, voters
BRIAN HOMEWOOD Four of FIFA’s six biggest sponsors raised pressure on Sepp Blatter to accept reform of football’s scandal-torn governing body, as the president welcomed delegates due to re-elect him with jugglers and folk dancing. While Blatter was opening the 61st FIFA Congress today at a party in an ice-hockey arena, English soccer chiefs...
Sponsors Put FIFA in the Firing Line
Commentary By Simon Zekaria AFP/Getty Images FIFA President Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference on May 30, 2011. Football’s transformational shift into a global multi-billion dollar business ever-increases and so it is apt that a surprise intervention by some of the biggest consumer companies in the world into a debate over corruption threatens...
Northern Ireland come up short on and off the pitch against Republic
The Republic of Ireland‘s biggest ever win over their northern neighbours – and a victory which was one goal short of equalling their best win against any opposition – was later overshadowed by a player who did not even feature. Intrigue in Ireland surrounded the non-appearance at the Carling Nations Cup of James McCarthy...
Leicester’s Richard Cockerill denies referee rant in semi-final
The Leicester director of rugby, Richard Cockerill, said he has “no case to answer” in the wake of his side’s uncompromising Premiership semi-final win over Northampton and rejected reports that he used foul language towards the RFU referee assessor, Brian Campsall. Reports suggested Cockerill and the head coach, Matt O’Connor, may face disciplinary action...
Today on Sky Sports.com
Post-match reaction pieces from each manager to follow, keep your eyes peeled for those. For the commentary, this is the end (for tonight). Thank you to all of those who emailed or Tweeted, your contributions were marvellous. Should you be of the Twitter persuasion, do follow me @James_Dall – I only joined last week...
COCKERILL DENIES SLATING OFFICIAL
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill believes he has “no case to answer” in the wake of his side’s uncompromising Aviva Premiership semi-final win over Northampton – and slammed reports that he used foul language towards RFU referee assessor Brian Campsall. Reports had suggested the Tigers boss, and head coach Matt O’Connor, may face...
Refs bloopers need second screening
GREG GROWDEN Blues over Highlanders’ new green jersey Refs bloopers need second screening McAlister’s mixed bag gives selectors the blues Dicko should be stewing over his bad day at office Rugby model in desperate need of revamp Hullabaloo ignores pressures on referees Highlanders had bigger issues than...
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