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Giovanni Trapattoni and the FAI have ‘parted ways’ following amicable meeting this morning. Photo: Independent.ie Giovanni Trapattoni has left the Ireland job “by mutual consent”. The Italian manager was under increasing pressure after defeats by Sweden and Austria in recent days left Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup next year in tatters. It followed a dismal … [Read more...] about Trapattoni leaves Ireland post

Bjarne Riis and Alberto Contador. Photo: Cycle Sport Online Alberto Contador, in an interview with France’s L’Equipe newspaper, denied rumours that he will join Fernando Alonso’s team next year and stated that he will respect his contract with Saxo-Tinkoff. “I have a contract that I respect,” he told L’Equipe at the GP de Fourmies on Sunday. He added that his relationship team … [Read more...] about Contador denies rumours he will join Alonso’s team

Rafael Nadal. Photo: Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Rafael Nadal started playing with balls before he could walk and in his formative years liked soccer just as much as tennis, his grandmother Isabel Homar told Spanish radio today. Speaking to Cadena Ser from the island of Mallorca where Nadal is from, Homar said the world number two, who beat top-ranked Novak Djokovic to win … [Read more...] about Nadal’s grandmother shares memories

Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands at the net with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after their men’s singles final match at the 2013 US Open. Photo: News Limited Network The Emirates ATP World Tour and WTA World Tour tennis rankings have been released on Tuesday, September 10. ATP World Tennis Rankings Singles/Points 1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) 10980 2 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 10860 3 Andy … [Read more...] about Latest world tennis rankings

Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn are set to return from injury layoffs. Photo: Getty Images Graeme Smith returns to both the Proteas Castle Lager Test and ODI squads for the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates next month. “We should have a definite picture on the status of Graeme’s recovery from surgery within the next two weeks,” commented CSA Selection Convener … [Read more...] about Smith returns to Proteas action for Pakistan series