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Wednesday's World Cup 2010 round-up
June 16, 2010Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has prepared his players for the deafening sound of vuvuzelas - by inviting fans to attend the team's training. Ahead of his side's opening World Cup game against Spain, Hitzfield organised a public training session...
Eriksson explains lacklustre draw
June 16, 2010Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said there were few chances on goal in Ivory Coast's goalless draw with Portugal because neither team wanted to lose. The World Cup Group G rivals played out a turgid stalemate, with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo going closest...
Slovakia downbeat after Kiwi draw
June 16, 2010Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss described conceding a late equaliser to New Zealand as a "small sporting tragedy" for the World Cup debutants. Robert Vittek's second-half header had given Slovakia the lead but Winston Reid headed home in the...
Mad, bad and just plain dangerous: Coaches to watch at the World Cup
June 10, 2010Most of the time, fans watching this summer's World Cup will have their eyes fixed on the action on the pitch, but it may be in their interest to direct a glance to the sidelines now and again for some extra drama. The World Cup doesn't only pit some...
Reports: Lloyd Carr retiring Monday
November 18, 2007University of Michigan football Coach Lloyd Carr will announce his retirement at a news conference Monday morning. Both Detroit newspapers, The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, Sunday reported Carr will retire after 13 seasons at the helm. ...
Bears not discouraged by betting spread
January 23, 2007CHICAGO, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has brushed aside predictions from Las Vegas odds makers, saying his team thrives on being cast as underdogs. Odds makers consider the team a 7-point betting underdog against the Indianapolis...