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Vettori replaces Lara as IPL Hyderabad head coach

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori replaced West Indies batting great Brian Lara as head coach at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian Premier League (IPL) side said on Monday.

England's Wiegman last female head coach remaining at WWC

England's Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women's World Cup after the elimination of South Africa on Sunday, which could bode well for the Lionesses Down Under if history has a hand in it.

New role just a start

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday night that former South African opener and India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten's appointment as a consultant is in the final stages.

Tunisia sack Kasperczak

Tunisia, aiming to qualify for their first World Cup finals since 2006, have sacked their coach Henryk Kasperczak, the country's football federation announced on Saturday.

Eldense coach arrested after 12-0 defeat, say Spanish police

Filippo di Pierro, the Italian coach of Spanish third division club Eldense, has been arrested as part of a corruption probe following his team's 12-0 defeat to Barcelona's B team, Spanish police said on Tuesday.

Van Gaal in talks over Dutch FA role

The Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) have started talks with Louis van Gaal as they begin their search for a new coach but want the veteran trainer to take on a senior role in the organisation rather than at the helm of their national team.

Leicester's Jamier Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has said he was subjected to death threats and his wife targeted by aggressive motorists after allegations that he contributed to the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.

Monaco turn to Falcao to knock City out

Monaco owe most of their recent success to their young guns, but when they face Manchester City looking to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, they will turn to a more experienced player in Radamel Falcao.

Mahmudullah deserved better

With the auspicious occasion of Bangladesh's 100th Test match coming up tomorrow, the whole apparatus of Bangladesh cricket seems to have been plunged into gloom in Sri Lanka, and a bit of farce in Bangladesh.

November 30, 2016
November 30, 2016

FA charges Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association (FA) after being sent to the stands during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Sunday, it was announced on Monday.

November 29, 2016
November 29, 2016

Football: Corruption case a complication for Neymar, says Brazil coach

A Spanish corruption case surrounding Neymar's transfer from Santos to Barcelona in 2013 is certain to influence the Brazil forward's form, national team coach Tite said on Monday.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Football: Pochettino sees 'nothing wrong' with Spurs' struggles

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has accepted the recent criticism of his Tottenham Hotspur side following their early exit from the Champions League but said he saw "nothing wrong" in his team struggling to cope with their demanding schedule.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Football: Pep Guardiola pleased with Manchester City's schedule management

Manager Pep Guardiola is pleased with how well his Manchester City side have coped with their demanding schedule this season as they have managed to stay close to the Premier League summit despite their European commitments.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Football: Mourinho's two reds set another Premier League landmark

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho is fond of setting landmarks as a manager but becoming the first individual to be sent off twice in this season's Premier League is not one he will covet.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Conte urges Chelsea to stay 'humble'

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warned his players to remain grounded after they returned to the Premier League summit courtesy of a gritty 2-1 victory at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

Southgate offered England job

Gareth Southgate has been offered the England manager's job and could be confirmed in the role as early as Monday, according to British newspaper reports on Thursday.

November 24, 2016
November 24, 2016

USA rehire Arena

Bruce Arena was rehired Tuesday for a second stint as United States head coach, replacing sacked German Jurgen Klinsmann.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Football: Spurs not yet up to European demands, admits Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits his side have struggled to cope with the twin demands of playing in the Premier League and in Europe after their shock exit from the Champions League.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Cricket: Cricket greats call for shake-up to fix Australia crisis

Australia are facing mounting calls from former greats for a drastic overhaul of how cricket is run as they stare down the barrel of a first-ever home Test series whitewash.