ATP Tennis 2012 Preview: Grand Slams, Young Guns, and the London Olympics

Olympics 2012

ATP Tennis 2012 Preview: Grand Slams, Young Guns, and the London Olympics
Olympics 2012
The Spaniard has admitted via his Twitter feeds that he has been coaching challenging in Majorca during the off-season to get peak physical condition for an action packed 2012, firmly eyeing the London 2012 Olympic Games in his sight. …

You’re so boring! Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar slams City after derby stalemate

You’re so boring! Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar slams City after derby stalemate
Edwin van der Sar accused Manchester City of squeezing the life out of the derby at Eastlands. The Manchester United No 1 was a virtual spectator as Roberto Mancini’s City side failed to impose themselves on their neighbours in last night’s 0-0 draw in the Barclays Premier League.
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Spurs win, City and United held
Tottenham, Bolton and Wigan all earned Premier League victories on Saturday, after Manchester United fought back to draw 2-2 at Aston Villa.
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Ferguson admits Man Utd waited too long before competing
Manchester United Aston Villa Sir Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United burst into life too late as they came from two goals down to grab a point in a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa . The Scot was happy to take a point from a feisty contest at Villa Park and admitted his side were simply not at the races before they finally came to life in the closing moments. He told Sky Sports …
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Liverpool owner Henry slams talk of star sales

Liverpool owner Henry slams talk of star sales
LONDON (AFP) – Liverpool owner John W Henry has hit back at “destructive and unwarranted” speculation that the club are willing to sell some of their top stars.
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Liverpool owner Henry slams exit talk

Liverpool owner Henry slams exit talk
Liverpool owner John W Henry has hit back at destructive and unwarranted speculation that the club are willing to sell some of their top stars.
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REINA: TEAM TO BLAME FOR TORRES’ FORM
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina believes the whole team have to take responsibility for Fernando Torres’ difficulties in front of goal this season. The 26-year-old hit only his second of the season in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Blackburn.
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Van der Sar slams retirement claims

Van der Sar slams retirement claims
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has rubbished suggestions he has decided to retire at the end of the season.
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Man Utd striker Berbatov can see himself dropping into midfield
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When Governments Strangle Science
The British government could soon be making big cuts to science and innovation. Bad idea.
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Man Utd striker Berbatov can see himself dropping into midfield
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment

Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Greece coach Kazlauskas slams FIBA punishment
FIBA’s decision to suspend Antonis Fotsis and Sofoklis Schortsanitis for their part in last week’s brawl in an exhibition game against Serbia was “something unbelievable,” Greece coach Jonas Kazlauskas said Friday.
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Aston Villa midfielder Ireland slams man-management of Man City boss Mancini

Aston Villa midfielder Ireland slams man-management of Man City boss Mancini
Mark Hughes Aston Villa Roberto Mancini Manchester City Aston Villa signing Stephen Ireland has slammed the man-management of Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini . He blasted Mancini for failing to develop relationships with Manchester City players. Ireland said: “Did I talk to him? Not at all. Mancini does not build relationships with players. “He brought in Patrick Vieira and when I spoke to …
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Villa loss my fault – MacDonald
Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald points to his team selection as the possible reason his side were thumped 6-0 at Newcastle.
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Anelka slams French federation over ban

Anelka slams French federation over ban
PARIS (Reuters) — Nicolas Anelka has described the French Football Federation (FFF) as a “bunch of clowns” after they handed the striker an 18-game international ban for his role in the national team’s World Cup revolt in South Africa.
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Anelka suspended for 18 matches for World Cup rant
The FFF’s disciplinary commission, which met Tuesday, also gave a three-match ban to Franck Ribery and a one-match suspension to Jeremy Toulalan . Eric Abidal , the fifth player summoned to the hearing, escaped any sanctions.
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Blanc rues France suspensions
Laurent Blanc regrets the suspensions to four of his players for their roles in France’s World Cup fiasco.
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