Neymar named Brazil captain
Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed Neymar will captain the national football team for friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the U.S. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dunga confirmed the 22-year-old would replace injured defender Thiago Silva, who has captained Brazil since 2011,... read more »
BCCI criticize Botham for hitting out at IPL
The Cricket Board on Friday rubbished former England great Ian Botham’s criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he had no locus standi, and advised him to first get his facts right before commenting on the Twenty20 League. “Let him get his facts correct first. He... read more »
Federer reaches US Open Semifinals
Roger Federer saved two match points while coming all the way back from a two-set deficit to beat Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday night and reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time since 2011. Frustrated by Monfils’ unpredictable style, flummoxed by the swirling wind,... read more »
Spain still struggling to get the best out of Costa
Spain’s 1-0 friendly defeat to France on Thursday showed coach Vicente del Bosque still has to find the right formula to get the best out of forward Diego Costa as he seeks to rejuvenate the team after a woeful World Cup. Brazil-born Costa’s goals for Atletico Madrid last season led to... read more »
