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AS Monaco's Spanish coach Robert Moreno, right, and and Monaco's Russian vice club president Oleg Petrov pose after a press conference at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco on Monday. — AFP
Moreno happy to be 'No. 1' at Monaco after Spain split
MONACO — Robert Moreno was unveiled as the new coach of Monaco on Monday, admitting his bitter bust-up with Spain boss Luis Enrique had paved the way for him to become "No. 1".Moreno, 42, takes over at 2004 European and 2017 French champions Monaco after Leonardo Jardim was sacked for the second time.However, he arrives at the Ligue 1 outfit having been accused of "disloyalty" by Enrique.Moreno was previously Spain assistant coach but was promoted to the top job after Enrique resigned to take care of his nine-year-old daughter Xana, who died in August of cancer."I had nine extraordinary years at his side," said Moreno on Monday."But that is all in the past. Today is my presentation as Monaco coach. I have coached since I was 14 and obtained my UEFA...
December 31, 2019

Moreno happy to be 'No. 1' at Monaco after Spain split

AC Milan's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic jumps for the ball against Viktoria Plzen during their Champions League match-day 2 , Group D match at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, in this Sept. 28, 2011 file photo. — AFP
Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on Jan. 3
MILAN, Italy — Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be officially presented as an AC Milan player on Jan. 3, the Italian club confirmed on Monday.Ibrahimovic returns to the side on a six-month deal, promising to help rescue the struggling Serie A outfit's season.The 38-year-old will undergo his medical on Thursday, Jan. 2 and will hold his first press conference the following day."AC Milan announces that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's press conference is scheduled for Friday January 3rd at Casa Milan at 10 a.m." (0900GMT)," they said in a statement.The six-month deal is reported to be worth around 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million) plus bonuses, with the option of a further year.It will mark the Swede's second stint with Milan, seven years after he left for Paris...
December 31, 2019

Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan presentation on Jan. 3

India's Sanjeev Rajput is seen in action during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games men's 50m rifle 3 Positions final in Brisbane, Australia, in this April 14, 2018 file photo. — AFP
India ends threat to boycott Commonwealth Games
NEW DELHI — India on Monday ended a threat to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games over the exclusion of shooting and said it will bid to host the event in the next decade.Following talks with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the Indian Olympic Association offered to host a Commonwealth shooting championship before the 2022 Games in Birmingham, England, to overcome the year-long boycott dispute.It was not immediately announced by either side, however, whether the medals won at the championship would count towards the Games tally."The CGF and the entire Commonwealth sport movement are delighted India has confirmed their intent to participate at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games," said CGF president Louise Martin following the announcement at an IOA meeting in...
December 30, 2019

India ends threat to boycott Commonwealth Games

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen became Sir Stephen on Tuesday, receiving a knighthood in the New Zealand New Year's honors list to acknowledge his outstanding contribution to rugby.
Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen now 'Sir Stephen'
WELLINGTON — Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen became Sir Stephen on Tuesday, receiving a knighthood in the New Zealand New Year's honors list to acknowledge his outstanding contribution to rugby.The outgoing New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, another of the country's top honors.Although Hansen fell short in his bid to guide the All Blacks to a third consecutive World Cup this year, losing to England in the semifinals, the award citation noted his outstanding tenure.The straight-talking coach with a wry sense of humor spent eight years as an assistant under Graham Henry, who was also knighted after winning the 2011 World Cup, and then eight years in charge.During his time at the helm, the All Blacks won the 2015...
December 30, 2019

Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen now 'Sir Stephen'

D'Arcy Short was Monday added to the Australian squad for their upcoming one-day tour of India.
Abbott injured, Short added to Australia squad for India
MELBOURNE — D'Arcy Short was Monday added to the Australian squad for their upcoming one-day tour of India, with allrounder Sean Abbott sidelined for up to a month with a side strain.The three-match tour gets under way on Jan. 14 in Mumbai and National Selector Trevor Hohns said allrounder Short deserved his chance."D'Arcy offers the squad another spinning all-rounder option along with Ashton Agar, which along with the four world-class fast bowlers and Adam Zampa balances the squad out nicely," he said."His proven record and ability to bat anywhere in the order will also be a great asset to the squad."Abbott, who had been selected after five years in the One-Day International wilderness, picked up the injury playing for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League...
December 30, 2019

Abbott injured, Short added to Australia squad for India

Mark Boucher had a reputation as a fighter, always prepared to take on a challenge.
South Africa coach Boucher remains a fighter
CENTURION, South Africa — During a playing career of 147 Test matches, Mark Boucher had a reputation as a fighter, always prepared to take on a challenge.It's a character trait which looks likely to continue in his new career as South Africa's head coach.It was a "great feeling" to be in a winning Proteas dressing room after the first Test against England on Sunday, seven years after his playing career ended prematurely with a freak eye injury ahead of a Test series in England in 2012."Just watching the guys walk in, there were a couple with lumps in their throats. It means a lot for them to win a game of Test cricket," he said. But it was only a beginning. "There's still a lot of work to be done for the rest of the series."Boucher gave two...
December 30, 2019

South Africa coach Boucher remains a fighter

South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis believes cricket needs more, not fewer, elite nations.
Du Plessis criticizes 'big three' move
CENTURION, South Africa — South African cricket captain Faf du Plessis believes cricket needs more, not fewer, elite nations.Speaking after South Africa's 107-run win in the first Test against England on Sunday, Du Plessis was asked his opinion about plans for an annual 'Super Series' of one-day games, involving the so-called 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England, with one other country to be invited on a revolving basis."The last year or so you can see what's going on in terms of the big three countries," he said."There's a lot of movement going towards that, a lot more matches being played against the top three, or big three. It's probably better if you include more teams, the better to grow the game as much as you can."Du...
December 30, 2019

Du Plessis criticizes 'big three' move

Australia's Nathan Lyon on Monday shot down a suggestion from Shane Warne that he take a rest for the Sydney Test against New Zealand so leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson can make his debut.
Lyon shoots down Warne call to take a rest for Sydney
MELBOURNE — Australia's Nathan Lyon on Monday shot down a suggestion from Shane Warne that he take a rest for the Sydney Test against New Zealand this week so leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson can make his debut.Tim Paine's team have already won the three-match series against the Black Caps after crushing them by 247 runs in Melbourne on Sunday, following their comprehensive win in Perth.Cricket great Warne has championed Swepson and over the weekend flagged the idea of axing Lyon if selectors opt for one spinner in Sydney."Just giving Mitchell Swepson a taste of it, giving him a chance, I reckon it will pay dividends in the long run," Warne said.But Lyon, who took four wickets on Sunday to wrap up late New Zealand second innings resistance, said there was no way he would be...
December 30, 2019

Lyon shoots down Warne call to take a rest for Sydney

New Zealand have turned to Will Somerville for his experience of playing in Sydney as they look to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia.
Ailing New Zealand call up Sydney specialist for third Test
WELLINGTON — New Zealand have turned to Will Somerville for his experience of playing in Sydney as they look to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia.Off-spinner Somerville, who was raised in Australia and played Sheffield Shield for New South Wales, will replace injured pace bowler Trent Boult for the Test starting in Sydney on Friday.Coach Gary Stead said the inclusion of the lanky 1.93 meter (6ft 4in) Somerville was a nod to the expected conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground."There's no secret the SCG pitch is one of the more spin-friendly in Australia," Stead said."Will offers something different to our two other spinners in the squad with his right arm off-spin and height."The fact he's played a lot of cricket in Sydney during...
December 30, 2019

Ailing New Zealand call up Sydney specialist for third Test

Kei Nishikori of Japan attends and answers question at the press conference before the Hawaii Tennis Open at Ward Village on Dec. 26, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. — AFP
Japan's Nishikori out of Australian Open and ATP Cup
PERTH, Australia — Japanese star Kei Nishikori pulled out of the Australian Open and the inaugural ATP Cup Monday as he continues to struggle with an elbow injury that has kept him out since the US Open.The former world No. 4, who has slipped to 13, said he was disappointed not to be able to begin his season as hoped for in January."Unfortunately I have to pull out of the ATP Cup and the Aussie Open," he said in statement."Today, together with my team, we have made this decision as I am still not 100 percent ready or healthy to compete at the highest level."This decision was not taken lightly as Australia is one of my favorite places to compete," he added.Nishikori's elbow needed surgery in October and he has not played since.Yoshihito Nishioka will replace...
December 30, 2019

Japan's Nishikori out of Australian Open and ATP Cup

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