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- Robson backs Ferdinand for England role
- LONDON AFP — Former England manager Bobby Robson believes Rio Ferdinand would be a shrewd choice as the national captain. Fabio Capello will choose his skipper ahead of Wednesday's friendly international against the Czech Republic. And Robson believes that while John Terry and Ferdinand are the obvious candidates,...
- Research articles 2008-08-17
- Practice opens for Nittany Lions
- STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The pressure is on at Penn State. The Nittany Lions kicked off preseason practice yesterday, with thoughts of overturning the balance of power in the Big Ten fresh in their heads. Center A.Q. Shipley planned to block out any talk about Hall of Fame coach Joe...
- Research articles 2008-08-05
- For Crosby, it's not if, but when
- Although the Pittsburgh Penguins believed on Sidney Crosby's draft day that he would give them a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup, they weren't expecting it before he was old enough to legally drink from it. At 20, Crosby has a chance to become the...
- Research articles 2008-05-20
- DURABLE QB ENDS CAREER ON THE SIDELINE
- FORT WORTH, Texas - When Air Force senior Shaun Carney injured his right knee late in the third quarter of Monday's 42-36 loss to California in the Armed Forces Bowl, it prematurely ended his record-breaking four-year stint as the Falcons starting quarterback. But it...
- Research articles 2008-01-01
- Sharks tip Niedermayer, Ducks 2-1
- ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Gone was the scruffy salt-and-pepper beard and the captain's "C" that Scott Niedermayer wore when the Anaheim Ducks hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time in June. But as a shot zoomed toward the San Jose net with 30 seconds left in...
- Research articles 2007-12-17
- Sharks spoil ice hockey star Niedermayer's return to Ducks
- ANAHEIM, California AFP — Joe Thornton scored the shootout winner as San Jose beat Anaheim 2-1 Sunday, spoiling the return of Ducks star defenceman Scott Niedermayer. Thornton converted a backhanded goal in the sixth round of the shootout to give the Sharks the win. Niedermayer was Anaheim's captain...
- Research articles 2007-12-16
- Ferguson likens captain Rooney to Bruce, Robson and Keane
- ROMA AFP — Wayne Rooney will take to the field as captain of Manchester United for the first time on Wednesday with a glowing tribute from Sir Alex Ferguson ringing in his ears. Ferguson has decided to rest many of his senior players for the meaningless Champions League group...
- Research articles 2007-12-11
- Kahn says Bayern must show mental edge against Duisburg
- BERLIN AFP — Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn insists his side must demonstrate they are tough enough to win the Bundesliga when they take on strugglers Duisburg on Saturday with Werder Bremen hard on their heels. Bayern and Bremen are neck-and-neck at the top of the table with the...
- Research articles 2007-12-08
- Carter confident of facing France at rugby World Cup
- CARDIFF AFP — New Zealand star Daniel Carter reckons he'll know at least a day before Saturday's kick-off in the World Cup quarter-final against France if he'll be fit to play - and the fly-half is confident he will be taking the field here at the Millennium Stadium following a...
- Research articles 2007-10-04
- Winless Utes fight to stay positive
- Utah captains Kyle Gunther, Joe Jiannoni, Brian Johnson and Steve Tate are determined to lead the Utes back to more prosperous times. The 0-2 start isn't sitting well with anyone in the program. "They're doing a nice job keeping things positive, keeping guys focused and leading by example,"...
- Research articles 2007-09-13
- Bell not thrilled about playing fullback
- ENGLEWOOD c After carefully measuring his words and giving short answers about a move from tailback to fullback, Mike Bell admitted he didn't know quite what to say. "This is all new to me right now, man," said Bell, who had as a ...
- Research articles 2007-09-07
- Springboks blame referee after loss to the All Blacks
- CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand AFP — The disappointed Springboks said leniency by Australian referee Stuart Dickinson towards All Blacks captain Richie McCaw may have cost them Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby Test. The score was locked at 6-6 in the second half when South African Pedrie Wannenburg was sin-binned for not releasing...
- Research articles 2007-07-15
- Islanders buy out Yashin's contract
- NEW YORK AFP — The New York Islanders bought out the final four years of the contract of Russian star Alexei Yashin, the team's captain, on Wednesday. Untradeable because of the 10-year, 87.5 million dollar deal he signed after being acquired from the Ottawa Senators in a draft-day deal...
- Research articles 2007-06-06
- Gerrard wants contract sorting
- LIVERPOOL, England AFP — Steven Gerrard has told Liverpool that he wants to give Rafa Benitez's side a huge lift before next week's Champions League final by commiting his long term future to the Anfield club. The inspirational captain and England midfielder still has two years to run on...
- Research articles 2007-05-15
- Gers break Hearts to close in on second place
- GLASGOW AFP — A spectacular Barry Ferguson overhead kick handed Rangers a 2-1 victory at home to Hearts to all but clinch second place in the Scottish Premier League. The Tynecastle team had been ahead at half-time through Lithuanian Andrius Velicka but Gavin Rae levelled after the break and...
- Research articles 2007-04-21
- Flames on at home, beat Red Wings 3-2
- CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames had put a lot of stock into their NHL-best 30-victory home record, and they responded with their finest effort in a 3-2 win. They scored two power-play goals and their captain, Jarome Iginla, provided the game-winner to shave the Detroit Red...
- Research articles 2007-04-18
- Thomas's rugby career in doubt after ban
- CARDIFF AFP — Gareth Thomas's hopes of bowing out from international rugby at the World Cup were cast into doubt after Wales officials decided they would not challenge their former captain's four-week ban. The 32-year-old Thomas, capped 90 times by Wales, was found guilty of misconduct by a three-man...
- Research articles 2007-02-02
- Le Guen freezes out Rangers hero Ferguson
- GLASGOW AFP — Rangers manager Paul Le Guen saw his side begin life without Barry Ferguson with a win that takes them second in the Scottish Premier League - then admitted his axed captain is unlikely to ever play again for him. Ferguson was left out of the Rangers side...
- Research articles 2007-01-02
- Black Springbok skipper Chiliboy scorches old prejudices
- JOHANNESBURG AFP — For decades, the famous green and gold shirt represented enemy colours for black South Africans. So when 20-year-old Chiliboy Ralepelle leads the Springbok rugby team out onto the field in England this weekend, he will do more than just strike a blow for youth. The appointment of...
- Research articles 2006-12-01
- NHL Islanders lose top scorer Yashin for up to a month
- NEW YORK AFP — Alexei Yashin, the captain and leading scorer for the New York Islanders, will be lost for up to a month with a sprained knee, the National Hockey League club announced. Doctors expected the 33-year-old Russian center to miss between two and four weeks after being hurt...
- Research articles 2006-11-27
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