Issue: March 05, 2012   (Archive)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   

Villas-Boas axed
Andre Villas-Boas has been sacked by Chelsea after less than a season in charge at Stamford Bridge.



Last-gasp Ameobi strike denies Black Cats
Shola Ameobi scored in stoppage- time as Newcastle fought back to draw 1-1 against 10-man Sunderland in a heated northeast derby in the Premier League.

Sobering lessons for Sevens youth
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union are partnering youth charity KELY Support Group in a novel campaign around this month's Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.

Haye gets ready to rumble with Vitali
Heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko says he will fight Briton David Haye for the WBC crown without specifying a date or location.

NFL 'bounty' scandal deepens
The NFL's "bounty" scandal spread with media reports Washington Redskins players had a cash scheme to reward individuals who injure opponents and force them to leave games.

Rory stays focused as No1 ranking beckons
Rory McIlroy is one round away from seizing golf's No1 ranking after claiming a two-shot lead at the US PGA Tour's Honda Classic.

Top gun tells of 'trial' snub
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he snubbed the chance to join Arsenal because Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wanted him to have a trial period.

Bayern slip back in title chase
As his side lags seven points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich director of sport Christian Nerlinger is not about to write off the German Bundesliga title, but admits the race is out of their hands.

Arsenal bent on keeping hitman
Arsene Wenger promises to do "everything possible" to keep Robin van Persie at Arsenal after the Holland striker struck a double blow to Liverpool's Champions League hopes.



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