Provides the latest RSS feeds for Europe Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Russia Herald.com http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/cat/063707874900e969/ en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:26 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:26 -0400 30 Fernandinho has been strongly linked with Manchester City The Brazilian, who is a transfer target for the 2012 Premier League champions, replied to a question from a City fan on Twitter and confirmed he hopes to move to Manchester. The 28-year-old is wanted by City, who are also interested in Malaga playmaker Isco, as they plan an overhaul of their midfield for next season. Shakhtar have ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652490/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:16 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652490/scat/063707874900e969 Jack Wilshere has seven caps for England Wilshere, 21, is set to miss upcoming international friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil due to an ongoing ankle injury. However, the midfielder remains eager to develop his all-round contribution to the cause as the 2014 World Cup looms.He told The Sun: "I want to captain Arsenal and I want to captain England. That definitely appeals to ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652381/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:15 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652381/scat/063707874900e969 LONDON ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652228/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:18 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214652228/scat/063707874900e969 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists Philippe Coutinho has enough "man strength" to handle the physicality of Premier League football and admitted his surprise at the midfielder's seamless transition to life at ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651991/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:19 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651991/scat/063707874900e969 Jurgen Klopp says his "heart breaks" to see Shinji Kagawa's game time reduce significantly since moving from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651992/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:19 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651992/scat/063707874900e969 More than 25 elite football referees in Djibouti are participating at a high level training course organized by the Djibouti Football federation under the auspice of the International football Federation FIFA. The instructors are conducting the five-day course which is taking place at the National technical centre. "I am extremely pleased to welcome Mr. Ahmed El Shenawi from FIFA referee ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651951/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:24:28 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651951/scat/063707874900e969 The renowned English sculptor Rick Kirby, who created the piece in 2008, has said he was attempting to capture the universality of Wigan's population with his work. But this oversize representation of neutrality, as if this entire borough were stuck somewhere between a smile and a frown, has never been more appropriate than it was this weekend.On May 11, Wigan Athletic, a minnow in ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651017/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:46:36 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651017/scat/063707874900e969 Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has responded to accusations that the celebrations following the Gunners' top four finish in the Premier League on Sunday confirmed that the club's targets have slipped under Arsene Wenger's ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651027/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:45 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651027/scat/063707874900e969 Press Pass: A bridge too far? Fernando Torres has paid tribute to outgoing Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez and hailed his influence on a season that culminated with a top-three finish in the Premier League and Europa League ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651026/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:45 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651026/scat/063707874900e969 Paul Dickov has been appointed Doncaster manager Dickov, 40, left Oldham in February and will take over Brian Flynn's position after Flynn was promoted from caretaker manager to a permanent position for the latter half of Doncaster's League One title-winning campaign.The former Scotland international is confident Rovers will be able to compete in the Championship and can back up their ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651028/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:45 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214651028/scat/063707874900e969 In rugby, a scrum can become a ruck with the right fend. Play starts at the gain line and moves toward the try line, unless a team opts for a Garryowen. You can be onside, offside, openside or even on the full. A drop goal -- worth three points -- is not to be confused with a drop kick, which is not to be confused with a grubber kick. Speaking of confusion, even players themselves can have ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214650247/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:53 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214650247/scat/063707874900e969 A team of American seminarians has won the Clericus Cup, the annual soccer competition among Rome's seminaries. The "North American Martyrs" took the championship for the 2nd consecutive year with a 1-0 win in a match against Mater ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214644139/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:59:00 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214644139/scat/063707874900e969 World number four Justin Rose has given his backing to the proposed outlawing of anchored putting strokes in golf.The game's rule makers - the Royal & Ancient (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) - are expected to confirm the ban will come into force from 2016 when they hold simultaneous news conferences on ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214643646/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:20:48 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214643646/scat/063707874900e969 BRASILIA ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214642513/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:56 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214642513/scat/063707874900e969 Roy hits out at club friendlies Rodwell, 22, endured an injury-hit debut season at the Etihad Stadium after joining City from Everton last summer.However he returned to the first-team fold towards the end of the campaign, featuring in four of City's last five games ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214642834/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:48 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214642834/scat/063707874900e969 We're highlighting stories from our print edition that have just become available free online for all readers. Were highlighting stories from our print edition that have just become available free online for all readers. (Print stories are available only to subscribers for the first four weeks.) Here are some noteworthy stories available to nonsubscribers beginning today: In As construction ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214641309/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:06 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214641309/scat/063707874900e969 AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is set for showdown talks with Massimiliano Allegri on Wednesday to discuss the coach's future at the San ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639092/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:23 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639092/scat/063707874900e969 Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea. The 50-year-old Portuguese coach has two remaining matches of a season that will end on June 1 without Madrid winning a trophy. President Florentino Perez announced at a news conference on Monday that a mutual agreement was struck to "finish ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214641796/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:10 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214641796/scat/063707874900e969 Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. At the end of his 1500th game in charge of Manchester United yesterday, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans and then bowed out of soccer for good. The most successful managerial career in British football history is over, leaving a void that might not be filled for ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214640689/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:10 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214640689/scat/063707874900e969 After Arsenal claimed the desperately fought-over final Champions League place, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Andre Villas-Boas insisted that his club, who agonisingly missed out by a single point, had to hold on to Gareth Bale if they were serious about competing with the top four next season. As a relieved Arsene Wenger hailed his "exceptional" players, Villas-Boas reiterated his belief ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639691/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639691/scat/063707874900e969 In the end, Ernie Merrick's knowledge of the A-League proved invaluable. After he was unveiled as the Wellington Phoenix's second head coach yesterday, it was clear Merrick's extensive track record in the A-League was too good to pass up. The 60-year-old guided the Melbourne Victory to three grand finals - winning two of them - during his stint in Victoria from ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639693/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639693/scat/063707874900e969 Barcelona celebrated lifting the La Liga trophy for a 22nd time with a 2-1 win over Valladolid yesterday at a rain-lashed Camp Nou. The wet conditions resulted in the lowest attendance for a Barca home league match this season as 56,055 filled the 99,354-capacity ground. First-half goals from Pedro Rodriguez and an own goal by Marc Valiente were enough to keep the champions on ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639692/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214639692/scat/063707874900e969 Northampton Saints backs Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler will join England for their tour to South America next month. Uncapped pair Burrell, 25, and Myler, 28, have been called up following injuries to Alex Goode (shoulder) and Joel Tomkins (ankle) that have ruled the Saracens pair out of the Barbarians game and the tour which includes matches against a CONSUR XV in Montevideo, Uruguay (June ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214637575/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:28 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214637575/scat/063707874900e969 British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has confirmed that no further discussions have taken place with Jonny Wilkinson. Wilkinson played an instrumental role in guiding Toulon to the Heineken Cup title on Saturday.Speculation that the 34-year old fly-half may link up with the Lions squad was renewed as a result of his impressive display.Wilkinson kicked 56 of Toulon's 61 points ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214638344/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:27 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214638344/scat/063707874900e969 Leinster expect to be in a position to call on Brian O'Driscoll for Saturday's RaboDirect Pro12 Final against Ulster. The 34-year old missed last Friday's Challenge Cup final victory due to a back spasm, but should be fit for this weekend's game.Other injury concerns for Leinster include Lions flanker Sean O'Brien who has a knee injury, along with Ireland centre Fergus ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214636741/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:46 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214636741/scat/063707874900e969 Chelsea close in on Schurrle Andre Schurrle hopes he has played his last game for Bayer Leverkusen as speculation over a move to Chelsea gathers pace. Schurrle, 22, has been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, and reports have suggested a deal is already in place to bring him to the Premier League on a five-year deal. It has been claimed, though, that negotiations have ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214636742/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:20 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214636742/scat/063707874900e969 34-year old former Wales back Matthew J Watkins has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer according to the WRU. In a statement released on Monday, the governing body in Wales confirmed that Watkins was undergoing treatment for a rare form of the illness in his right pelvis at Venindre Hospital in Cardiff.Watkins played for the Scarlets, Newport Gwent Dragons and for Gloucester in the Aviva ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635324/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:32 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635324/scat/063707874900e969 Premiership Rugby have confirmed that Saturday's Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham between Northampton and Leicester is sold out. The 2013 Final will be watched by a crowd of more than 82,000 and has sold out faster than any previous Premiership Rugby Final."The appeal of Aviva Premiership Rugby is at an all-time high and selling out the Final so quickly this year is great news ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635310/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:41:31 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635310/scat/063707874900e969 It may not be 'America's pastime', but Microsoft still proudly announces that it is making a deal with Major League Soccer to bring the sport to its Windows 8 customers. The sport known as soccer in the US, but football to most of the rest of the world, joins the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Hockey Leagues on Microsoft's latest ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635294/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:24 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214635294/scat/063707874900e969 Graeme McDowell says European Tour golfers were 'bowled over' by their first taste of Bulgaria which hosted last week's Volvo World Match Play Championship.The Gary Player-designed Thracian Cliffs was the venue for the event at the Black Sea resort close to Kavarna. McDowell won the 24-man tournament by beating Thongchai Jaidee in the final and the Irishman said: "It will ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634075/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:50 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634075/scat/063707874900e969 Israel Folau admits that his call-up to the Wallaby squad for the British & Irish Lions Test series could have a big impact on his future. The full-back only made the switch to rugby union this year, but has been heavily linked with a move to rugby league next season although the Waratahs are desperate to hold onto their prized asset.The 24-year-old, who has already represented Australia ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634076/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:11 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634076/scat/063707874900e969 Now that the dust has settled in the southern hemisphere, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 14. Feel free to give us your 15-1 selections below!Super Rugby Team of Round 13:15 Robbie Robinson (Chiefs) - It's hotly contested at the back, with Riaan Viljoen, Jesse Mogg and Ben Smith all putting in eye-catching performances. However, having ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634077/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:10 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634077/scat/063707874900e969 Press Pass: Ancelotti off to Madrid? Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has revealed that he believes Carlo Ancelotti has already signed a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid, but warned the Spanish club they face a fight for the Italian ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214633604/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:36 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214633604/scat/063707874900e969 Samir Nasri has told French TV that he was "stupid" to have insulted a journalist at Euro 2012, provoking a near year-long exile from international football for the Manchester City ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214633117/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:35 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214633117/scat/063707874900e969 A television investigation has found that crucial evidence from the 1989 Hillsborough disaster was undermined wrongly at the original ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634099/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:35 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214634099/scat/063707874900e969 Army prop Ricky Reeves will join Aviva Premiership side London Wasps next season from Championship side Bedford Blues. The experienced prop joins the club on the back of an impressive season in the Championship during which he has helped Bedford reach the final of the competition.Lance Corporal Ricky Reeves, who is part of the 33 Engineer Regiment bomb disposal unit and has served with the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632872/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:38:22 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632872/scat/063707874900e969 Now that the dust has settled across Europe, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hand out some praise to the stars of 2012/13's Heineken Cup. Without further ado, here comes our offering - be sure to send in your own 15-1 team selections.Heineken Cup, Team of 2012/1315 Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues) - Yes he was part of a Blues team that fell short of making the knockouts, but for ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632427/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:38:21 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632427/scat/063707874900e969 Lazio . That would have resulted in a three-way play-off settling the Scudetto scrap, but the drama wasn't over. On 87 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico, Juve went in front from an unlikely ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632876/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:33:12 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632876/scat/063707874900e969 Frank Lampard has revealed he spent much of 2013 "fully expecting" to leave Chelsea this summer, but insisted that he would never have signed for another Premier League ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632900/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:39 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632900/scat/063707874900e969 Franck Ribery has told L'Equipe his current campaign at Bayern Munich is his "best season" yet and that he hopes to end his career in Bavaria having left his ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632898/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:39 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632898/scat/063707874900e969 Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze insists he will do everything in his power to beat future club Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632899/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:39 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632899/scat/063707874900e969 World's media salutes Beckham The former England captain announced last week that he will hang up his boots at the end of the season, with his tearful exit from Paris ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632901/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:38 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214632901/scat/063707874900e969 Samoan international James So'oialo has joined Connacht on a two-year deal, the Irish outfit have confirmed. The utility-back, who is the younger brother for former All Black Rodney So'oialo, joins Connacht from Wellington Norths."James is a superb utility back who can play all positions but half back. He can kick goals from up to 60 metres out and I'm sure with the Galway ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631748/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:39:34 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631748/scat/063707874900e969 board plan for a brighter future at the end of a disastrous Serie A season.The 37-year-old tactician expects to sit down with club president Massimo Moratti in the coming days to ruminate on a ninth-placed finish - an outcome confirmed by last night's 5-2 home defeat to Udinese - and his own long-term prospects at San Siro.An injury-stricken Inter side were 2-0 down inside 10 minutes after ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631745/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:43 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631745/scat/063707874900e969 Joel Campbell’s agent says Arsenal are to decide this week whether to allow the winger to spend another year on loan at La Liga side Real ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631750/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:28:24 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631750/scat/063707874900e969 Juventus sporting director Beppe Marotta has suggested that it would be easier for his club to sign Carlos Tevez than Gonzalo Higuain this ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631749/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:28:24 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214631749/scat/063707874900e969 Raheem Sterling made his Liverpool debut against Wigan on March 24, 2012 Sterling was charged with common assault over an alleged incident in the Toxteth area of the city on November 2 last year.The 18-year-old, who denied the charge, was scheduled to appear at Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates' Court on Monday morning.However, the case was dismissed when prosecutor Rob Jones failed to ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630965/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:28:24 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630965/scat/063707874900e969 Germany , where a milestone season has just come to an end. It was the 50th edition of the modern top flight, and it was a campaign where countless records tumbled to new champions Bayern Munich, who emphatically accomplished their mission of wresting the title back from bitter rivals Borussia ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630601/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:37:57 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630601/scat/063707874900e969 Zlatan Ibrahimovic 's fantastic first year in French football was recognised at the Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels (UNFP) awards ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629949/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:37:56 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629949/scat/063707874900e969 Barcelona's Dani Alves has said he would consider an approach from Paris Saint-Germain if the Ligue 1 champions come calling in the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630637/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:04 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630637/scat/063707874900e969 Neymar and Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta have both refused to be drawn on a potential summer transfer, despite Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari’s prediction that the forward will become an "idol" at the Camp ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630096/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:04 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630096/scat/063707874900e969 Blog: Barca lift trophy The home side were given a guard of honour by Vallodolid before the match as Pedro opened the scoring before an own goal to Marc Valiente sealed the points.However, as the rain tumbled at the Camp Nou, Roura took time to praise the character of his team as they hoisted the La Liga trophy in front of their own supporters."We've had to overcome many difficulties, ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630636/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:03 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630636/scat/063707874900e969 Serie A wrap The 51-year-old decided to part ways with this season's runners-up after four years of guiding the club, but admitted it was not an easy decision to make. However, the former Livorno and Sampdoria manager believed it was the right time the players were taken in a new direction."The moment has come for me to reflect," Mazzarri told the club's official website, ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630635/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:32:03 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214630635/scat/063707874900e969 Scotland international centre Graeme Morrison has retired from professional rugby on medical grounds, it has been announced by Glasgow Warriors. The 30-year-old has been having ongoing knee problems for the past few years and made the decision following Glasgow's 17-15 defeat to Leinster in the RaboDirect PRO12 play-off.Morrison has made 176 appearances for the Glasgow Warriors since ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629098/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:46:35 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629098/scat/063707874900e969 Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has a realistic chance of playing in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich, according to the club's ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628744/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:36:18 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628744/scat/063707874900e969 Rafa Benitez believes that Chelsea will mount a challenge for the Premier League title next season as his spell after the club's interim manager came to an ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629100/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:36:17 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214629100/scat/063707874900e969 After a weekend of Super Rugby dominated by local derbies, the All Blacks have gathered for their first training camp. Four of the six New Zealand teams faced off against each other in Round 14 of Super Rugby action, with the Chiefs beating the Hurricanes 17-12 and the Crusaders getting the better of the Blues 23-3. The Chiefs and Crusaders will also be meeting on Friday.While emotions may ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628274/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 04:51:47 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628274/scat/063707874900e969 Rebels playmaker James O'Connor insists he is up to the task of playing fly-half for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions. The 22-year-old was tipped to wear the number ten jersey last year before injury but pay to his chances. However, with Kurtley Beale dealing with personal issues and Quade Cooper in Robbie Deans' bad books, O'Connor has been anointed as the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628246/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 04:51:46 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628246/scat/063707874900e969 Robin van Persie finished the 2012/13 season with a flourish, scoring his 26thand final league goal of a remarkable title-winning campaign against West Bromwich Albion. In doing so, he finished top of the English Premier League goalscoring charts for a second consecutive season with a different side, after making the move to Old Trafford from Arsenal. In doing so, he created a remarkable symmetry ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628250/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 04:45:38 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214628250/scat/063707874900e969 Monaco's sporting director, Vadim Vasilyev, has told Canal+ that the club intend to stick with manager Claudio Ranieri following their promotion to Ligue ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214627932/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 04:40:19 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214627932/scat/063707874900e969 Filimoni Waqabaca, a permanent secretary at Fiji's Finance Ministry, has been elected chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, it has been confirmed. Waqabaca was elected by members of the union's board to replace outgoing chairman Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga. He was the nominee to the board of Fiji's interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama.Four new board members were elected ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626674/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:57:31 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626674/scat/063707874900e969 Delon Armitage concedes that his decision to mock Brock James as he prepared to score in the Heineken Cup final wasn't wise. The Toulon full-back waved at James, Clermont's last defender, as he neared the try-line during Saturday's final, a move that has garnered great criticism, with players and fans alike taking aim at the Englishman.On reflection Armitage acknowledges he ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626675/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:57:30 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626675/scat/063707874900e969 FC Seoul and last year's runners-up Al Ahli, meanwhile, enter their home games hoping to build on draws at El Jaish and Beijing Guoan respectively. Despite being stunned 2-1 ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626669/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:52:33 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626669/scat/063707874900e969 Germany captain contested two FIFA World Cups(TM) in 2006 and 2010, and the UEFA EURO in 2004, 2008 and 2012, finishing four of the tournaments as a member of the All-Star team. However, he has yet to collect major honours in national colours. By contrast, Lahm has amassed plenty of silverware ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626668/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:52:33 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626668/scat/063707874900e969 West Ham United will make the permanent signing of Liverpool forward Andy Carroll their top priority this summer, manager Sam Allardyce has ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626676/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:47:25 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214626676/scat/063707874900e969 Reds head coach Ewen McKenzie has backed ditched Wallaby pivot Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Tests against the Lions. McKenzie has joined Australian pundits in taking issue with boss Robbie Deans for leaving fly-half Cooper out of his initial Wallabies squad.McKenzie wants to know why Deans is only now demanding Cooper defend in the front line for the Reds to have ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214625930/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:04:12 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214625930/scat/063707874900e969 Ulster winger Craig Gilroy was not considered for the Ireland squad for their upcoming tour to the United States and Canada due to an injury. Gilroy has had an ongoing groin complaint and his province, who are preparing for this week's PRO12 final, confirmed he would not be touring."Following discussion and ongoing assessment with the national coaching and medical staff, it has been ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624689/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:12:23 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624689/scat/063707874900e969 Brive have secured their passage into the Top 14 next season after beating Pau 30-10 in their Pro D2 play-off final at Stade Chaban-Delmas de Bordeaux. After only one term out of the top flight, Brive are promoted alongside league champions Oyonnax.Brive were 17-3 ahead at half-time and saw out the game in the second-half, with former England international centre Jamie Noon bringing down the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624965/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:12:23 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624965/scat/063707874900e969 The 2013 edition of the OFC Champions League was full of the usual drama and diversity, but ultimately there was a familiar outcome. Auckland City defied several stumbles to secure an unprecedented third successive crown and with it, claim passage to yet another appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup. This year’s edition will be held in ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624711/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:07:18 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624711/scat/063707874900e969 New Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick wants seven new players for his squad although he doesn't have as much flexibility to sign new talent as he may have preferred. Merrick was confirmed as Ricki Herbert's replacement today and will start on June 5. There are 15 players on the Phoenix's books for next season but the major issue is there is only one more import spot available. Each A-League ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624875/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 01:22:35 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624875/scat/063707874900e969 Digby Ioane will miss the Reds' match against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday after flying back to Brisbane to have scans on an injured left knee. The Queensland Rugby Union said that Ioane, included in Robbie Deans' 25-man Australia squad to play the British and Irish Lions, had a soft tissue injury that wasn't considered serious.Ioane, who sustained the injury in the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624405/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 01:20:19 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214624405/scat/063707874900e969 SNOHOMISH — The Bainbridge Spartans knew they needed a little luck or an early break. They have traveled this way before. That battle-tested attitude was rewarded and Will Economy registered a hat trick as Bainbridge turned back Glacier Peak 4-1 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals at Snohomish High School. The Spartans (12-4), who were the Class 3A state runners-up in 2011 before winning ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623842/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 01:10:06 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623842/scat/063707874900e969 Cruz Azul advanced to the Mexican Clausura final on Sunday night with a 2-1 home win over nine-man Santos Laguna, which sealed a 5-1 aggregate ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623731/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:27 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623731/scat/063707874900e969 Wellington Phoenix appointed Ernie Merrick as their new coach with the former Melbourne Victory mentor immediately vowing to bring a more attacking brand of football to the A-League ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623475/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:27 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623475/scat/063707874900e969 Algeria is competing to be the next Arab nation to witness a popular revolt. That is assuming soccer is a barometer of rising discontent in a region experiencing a wave of mass protests that have already toppled the leaders of Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen and sparked civil war in Syria. In fact, there is increasingly little doubt that soccer, a historic nucleus of protest in Algeria, is ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623465/scat/063707874900e969 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:13:21 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623465/scat/063707874900e969 Andres Franzoia and Juan Cavallaro looked to have set the hosts on course for only their third win of the season with a goal apiece in the first 35 minutes, but Rogelio Mori got River back in the game seven minutes before half-time and then substitute Rodrigo Mora snatched a point for the visitors six minutes from ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623165/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:31:34 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623165/scat/063707874900e969 Manchester City caretaker manager Brian Kidd has admitted the club has not reached the 'standards' they set as Premier League champions after succumbing to a final ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623166/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:25:54 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214623166/scat/063707874900e969 Asia's long road to the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™ commences on Tuesday, with a record 16 sides featuring in the preliminaries for next March's 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Japan, which serves as the qualifier for the global ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622387/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 22:37:43 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622387/scat/063707874900e969 Robin van Persie said Manchester United were already looking to the future after Sir Alex Ferguson closed the book on his 26-and-a-half-year managerial tenure with an incredible 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion. The madcap game brought Ferguson's long, record-breaking reign to a breathless climax and meant United finished the season 11 points above Manchester City at the top of the Premier ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622173/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:44:50 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622173/scat/063707874900e969 AVB vows to improve Spurs with Bale Tottenham captain Michael Dawson said his side believed they had secured fourth spot in the Premier League ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622195/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:39:32 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622195/scat/063707874900e969 Skipper Michael Carrick spoke of a strange atmosphere in Manchester United's dressing room as Sir Alex Ferguson's record-breaking 1,500 game reign ended with a scarcely ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622194/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:39:32 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622194/scat/063707874900e969 West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was in a charitable mood after the curtain fell in sensational style on the Manchester United legend's magnificent managerial ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214621672/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:49:17 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214621672/scat/063707874900e969 The Wellington Phoenix have appointed the A-League's most successful coach, Ernie Merrick, as the club's new head coach. He replaces Ricki Herbert to become just the second manager at the franchise. Merrick had a successful spell managing Melbourne Victory from 2005-2011 and last coached the Hong Kong national side but finished his role with them late last year. Herbert stepped down as manager ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622078/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:21:14 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214622078/scat/063707874900e969 Serie A wrap The 51-year-old decided to part ways with this season's runners-up after four years of guiding the club, but admitted it was not an easy decision to make. However, the former Livorno and Sampdoria manager believed it was the right time the players were taken in a new direction."The moment has come for me to reflect," Mazzarri told the club's official website, ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214621058/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:57:18 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214621058/scat/063707874900e969 pictures in a Sunday newspaper of Philip Bardsley on the floor of a casino covered in 50 notes. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning after Wigan's defeat at Arsenal secured Sunderland's survival, and the full-back was absent from their match-day party."He's out of my squad," Di Canio said. "It's obvious. How I can play a player that ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214620481/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 19:07:50 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214620481/scat/063707874900e969 The 51-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer, revealed before tonight's 2-1 loss at Roma that he would reveal his future plans once the season was over. Mazzarri told Napoli's official website: "The moment has come for me to reflect. Napoli is a marvellous place but I am leaving after four years because the players need some new ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619971/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:24:26 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619971/scat/063707874900e969 Frenchman Phillipe Mexes scored a late winner for AC Milan in a 2-1 comeback victory at Siena on Sunday which saved the Serie A giants' chances of appearing in next season's UEFA Champions ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619620/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:24:26 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619620/scat/063707874900e969 Pedro is mobbed by team-mates after opening the scoring for Barcelona Valladolid gave the recently-crowned champions a guard of honour before the match - and then helped ensure the night would be successful for Tito Vilanova's men by conceding two sloppy first-half goals.First, a terrible pass out of defence by Jesus Rueda was intercepted by Xavi, who fed Pedro for the opening goal, and then ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619977/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:19:28 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619977/scat/063707874900e969 Porto were crowned champions of Portugal after a 2-0 win at Pacos de Ferreira They beat bitter rivals Benfica last weekend to leapfrog the Lisbon outfit in the standings and completed the job tonight with a win against their near neighbours.Lucho Gonzalez opened the scoring with a 23rd-minute penalty after Ricardo was sent off and Jackson Martinez added another 11 minutes after the ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619636/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:19:28 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619636/scat/063707874900e969 AC Milan players celebrate securing a top-three finish in Serie A, and with it Champions League football With Fiorentina beating Pescara the pressure was on Massimiliano Allegri's men and they were out of the top three when Claudio Terzi gave Siena the lead in the 25th minute.Milan captain Massimo Ambrosini and Siena's Christian Terlizzi were then both sent off for second bookable ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619621/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:19:28 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619621/scat/063707874900e969 They beat bitter rivals Benfica last weekend to leapfrog the Lisbon outfit in the standings and completed the job tonight with a win against their near neighbours. Lucho Gonzalez opened the scoring with a 23rd-minute penalty after Ricardo was sent off ... http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619177/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 19 May 2013 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.russiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214619177/scat/063707874900e969