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What fate awaits the England manager?

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I will go this far: It’s a damn shame the U.S. isn’t still in the World Cup. Because it has been fun.

“Wake up, ref. You’re missing a good game.” At almost every sports event, whether it’s a kids’ game or the pros, somebody complains about the referee’s or umpire’s calls. Recently, a few calls in big games have upset a lot … Continue reading →

Team RadioShack directeur sportif Dirk Demol has explained the reason behind sprinter Gert Steegmans’ non-selection for this year’s Tour de France.

Paolo Bettini has been officially presented as manager of the Italian national team at a press conference in Rome.

The youngest and most multi-cultural squad ever? Check*. Playing a short-passing game with an army of tricky midgets in midfield? Check. Losing their first group game since 1986? Check. Missing a penalty? Check.

Riis names Saxo Bank’s Tour de France team

Heartache in Port Elizabeth for the Slovenian National side. After dramatically getting through qualification by beating Russia over two legs to reach the finals of the 2010 World Cup, today’s turn of event’s must be heart breaking for the smallest … Continue reading →

England kept their World Cup dreams alive with victory over Slovenia to secure qualification to the knock-out stages. A first-half strike from Jermain Defoe gave England a nervy 1-0 win in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.