Villas-Boas on brink of losing Tottenham job after Man City humbling
London – The English media has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is set to lose his job at the club after Sunday’s 6-0 loss to Manchester City. According to the Guardian, the Portuguese was cut to evens by bookmakers on Tuesday to be the league’s next... read more »
Phelan claims was `real boss` at Man U while Fergie `took all glory`
London – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s assistant has claimed that the Scot delegated much of the job to him in recent years while remaining the public face of the club. According to the Mirror, Mike Phelan claimed that he was Manchester United’s ‘real... read more »
US judge denies new trial for OJ Simpson over 2008 `sports memorabilia robb...
New York – Former American football player-turned actor OJ Simpson’s bid for a new trial for the 2008 sports memorabilia robbery case was reportedly denied by a judge, who said that his claims of poor representation ‘lack merit.’ The 101-page ruling came after a jury found... read more »
Hugh Jackman to emcee `Christmas` gig attended by Obamas
Melbourne – Hugh Jackman will be hosting the annual televised ‘Christmas in Washington’ concert that will be attended by US President Barack Obama and his wife, among other biggies, it has been revealed. Backstreet Boys, Sheryl Crow, Anna Kendrick and Janelle Monae are a few of the names... read more »
Carlo Ancelotti claims wanted to `kill` `disrespectful` player during Chelsea stint
London – Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who formerly managed Chelsea, has admitted that he had tried to ‘kill’ one of his players during his tenure at Stamford Bridge... read more »
Murray favourite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
London – The British media has claimed that Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray will start as one of the shortest-priced favourites when the 10-strong shortlist for the BBC Sports... read more »
Rupee continues to be firm, advances to 62.42 vs dollar
Mumbai – The rupee continued to rule firm for the third day today by advancing 8 paise to 62.42 per dollar on persistent selling of the US currency by banks and exporters on the back... read more »
‘Cyclone Lehar’ set to hit Andhra coast with full force by Thursday
Hyderabad – Cyclone Lehar is all set to hit the Andhra coast with full force by Thursday. Weather bureau reports said that the severe cyclonic storm has now become a ‘very... read more »
US school shooter obsessed with mass murders
Washington – A report on the December 2012 “massacre of the innocents” at a US elementary school says that the gunman had an obsession with mass murders but failed to find his... read more »
