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German coach Loew extends contract until 2016
The 53-year-old, whose current agreement runs until the 2014 World Cup, took over after the 2006 World Cup.
Capello vows to take Russia to 2014 World Cup quarters
The Russian Football Union (RFS) has started negotiating a new contract with Capello.
India to play Nepal in football friendly on Nov 19
As per the October FIFA Rankings, India are ranked at 154 while Nepal are at 165.
Puma ends sponsorship of South African football team over fixing claims
Puma, which took over the sponsorship from German rival Adidas in 2012, was critical of the way the South African Football Association (SAFA) had dealt with the claims.
HIL to have mini auction next month
Around 150 players from India and overseas have made themselves available for the auction.
Indonesian signs deal to take over Inter Milan
It remains unclear if the 68-year-old Moratti, who has owned the club since 1995, will remain president.
Alonso close to Real return but no specific date set
Without him, coach Carlo Ancelotti has had to rely on Croatia international Luka Modric, Germany's Sami Khedira and new signing Asier Illarramendi
No end in sight for McIlroy's frustrating 2013
Media reports said the twice major winner had ended his two-year relationship with Wozniacki, but the Dane dismissed the stories as "rumours"
Road near Old Trafford to be named after Sir Alex Ferguson
The 71-year-old Ferguson says "to have a part of Trafford carrying my name is truly humbling."
Harbhajan plans to open cricket academy in Himachal Pradesh
MP Lok Sabha and HPCA President Anurag Thakur said the academies will play a significant role in development of sport in the state.
Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit
Two of Brazil's former World Cup winners, Ronaldo and Bebeto, both of whom are on the 2014 local organising committee, were also booed.
Milan to play behind closed doors over abusive chants
In the fiercely territorial world of Italian football, abusive rivalry between supporters of clubs in the rich north and those in the poorer south is not uncommon.
Shane Warne trying to woo back Elizabeth Hurley
Australian spin wizard Shane Warne is trying hard to woo back Elizabeth Hurley.
Swansea's Michu gets first ever Spain call-up
Michu receives his first ever call up to replace David Villa, who was forced to limp out of Atletico Madrid's 2-1 win at home to Celta Vigo Sunday with problems in his left ankle.
AFC qualifiers: Faiaz's late strike gives India U-19 well-deserved win
Nepal could hardly make any inroads as Colm Toal’s wards turned on the heat on their ‘noisy’ neighbours with back-to-back corners kicks.
Johan Botha to undergo testing for bowling action
Botha, who is captain of the South Australian limited-overs team, played five tests and 75 limited-overs internationals for South Africa, taking 17 test wickets and 72 in the ODI format.
Champions League: Mumbai Indians fined for slow over rate in semifinal
At the end of Saturday's match, the Indians were assessed to be an over behind the required rate, after allowances were taken into consideration.
No decision on Qatar 2022 before next year: Blatter
Qatar was awarded the right to host the competition in December 2010 in a decision based on its plans to stage the event in June-July using air-conditioned stadiums.
Leaving Fulham was a mistake, says Mark Hughes
Hughes said he had had doubts about the investment Fulham were prepared to make to improve their squad.
India-Australia series to be billed as 'Fight for No 1'
The campaign will promote and build the seven-match ODI series, which is commencing on October 13 in Pune.
Dortmund coach Klopp banned for two games after outburst
Klopp, whose team have three points in Group F, the same as Napoli, with Arsenal top on six, has repeatedly apologised for his behaviour.
Woods enjoying comical atmosphere on US Cup team
The 12-man U.S. team boasts six of the world's top 10 players.
IPL-style wrestling league delayed yet again
The organisers are now planning to stage the multi-city franchise based tournament in a bigger and a more entertaining format that would require a seasoned commercial partner to promote the event.
Wasim Jaffer to lead West Zone in Duleep Trophy
Baroda all-rounder Yusuf Pathan will be Jaffer's deputy in a 15-member squad that has talented Gujarat batsman Manprit Juneja, who recently struck a brilliant 193 against New Zealand A in a four-day unofficial 'Test' at Visakhapatnam.
FIFA to discuss World Cup 2022 issues at next meeting
The agenda for the meeting on October 3-4, published on Monday, included the item "FIFA World Cup Qatar, period of the competition."
Alonso, Webber reprimanded over post-race pickup
Three cars on their slowdown laps had to take evasive action to avoid Webber and the Ferrari, and the problem was compounded by Alonso driving more slowly.
Interpol head lauds capture of match-fixing mastermind
Italian prosecutors have accused Tan, also known as Dan Tan, of heading an organisation to fix soccer matches worldwide and Italian police have issued an arrest warrant for him.
Sibsankar Roy replaces injured Mandeep Singh in India Blue squad
"Mandeep Singh has sustained a finger injury, and has been ruled out of action for three weeks," BCCI Secretary Sanjay Patel said in a statement.
Moin asks Misbah to change his approach to captaincy
Former Test captain Moin met the caretaker chairman of the PCB, Najam Sethi in Lahore and submitted his report of Pakistan's recent tour to Zimbabwe.