http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/196-sports.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/subjects/196-sports.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2099560-england-unchanged-2nd-test-vs-zealand.html LEEDS, England (AP) — Ian Bell and Graeme Swann were included on Tuesday in England's unchanged 12-man squad for the second and final test against New Zealand at Headingley after recovering from illness. Bell spent substantial time off the field during the 170-run win over the Kiwis at Lord's in the first test because of effects from a flu. Swann also fel... Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2099560-england-unchanged-2nd-test-vs-zealand.html 2013-05-21T10:49:16Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099678-man-united-earns-epl-record-93m-broadcasters.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United earned a record 60.8 million pounds ($92.7 million) in Premier League television revenue this season en route to a 20th English title. Deposed champion Manchester City, which finished 11 points behind United in second, received 58.1 million pounds ($88.6 million), according to figures released by the league on Tuesday. Even... Tue, 21 May 2013 10:39:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099678-man-united-earns-epl-record-93m-broadcasters.html 2013-05-21T10:39:38Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099646-brighton-locker-room-vandalism.html BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton has formally apologized to Crystal Palace after excrement was found on the floor of its fierce rival's changing room before the second leg of their second-tier League Championship playoff last week. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the club has "reviewed our internal procedures to guard against this ever happenin... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2099646-brighton-locker-room-vandalism.html 2013-05-21T09:55:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/racing/2099636-castroneves-franchitti-chase-4th-indy-500-win.html Helio Castroneves believes plenty of today's IndyCar fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time. He can change that on Sunday. So could Dario Franchitti. It's been 22 years since Rick Mears became the third driver with four Indy 500 victories. He won No. 4 in 1991 to join AJ Foyt and Al Unser in the exclusive clu... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:34:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/racing/2099636-castroneves-franchitti-chase-4th-indy-500-win.html 2013-05-21T09:34:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098522-mallorca-beats-real-betis-1-0-spanish-league.html MADRID (AP) — Mallorca's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Spanish league were kept alive by a 1-0 win against Real Betis on Monday. With two rounds left, 19th-place Mallorca is three points behind 17th-place Deportivo La Coruna but with an inferior goal difference. Mallorca striker Tomer Hemed scored in the 21st minute from close to the penalty spot ... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:29:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098522-mallorca-beats-real-betis-1-0-spanish-league.html 2013-05-20T22:29:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2097904-lleyton-hewitt-andreas-seppi-beaten-nice-open.html NICE, France (AP) — Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open. Hewitt, playing in this tournament for the first time, was beaten by Pablo Andujar of Spain 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Seppi fell to Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan 7-5, 1-6, 6-4. Lu will next play Andujar, a semifinalist at this... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:40:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2097904-lleyton-hewitt-andreas-seppi-beaten-nice-open.html 2013-05-20T21:40:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2098512-opening-day-strasbourg-international-washed.html STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Heavy rain prevented any play at the Strasbourg International, forcing all seven first-round matches to be postponed to Tuesday. Top-seeded Marion Bartoli of France, Tamira Paszek of Austria and Christina McHale of the United States had been scheduled to play Monday. The Strasbourg International is a warm-up tournament for the Fr... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2098512-opening-day-strasbourg-international-washed.html 2013-05-20T20:12:12Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html MADRID (AP) — Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea. The Portuguese coach's final season at Madrid has been blighted by divisions and a lack of trophies, but he is free to leave three years early from his contract after the final match on June ... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html 2013-05-20T20:07:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2098532-weightlifting-chief-tamas-ajan-wins-re-election.html BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Tamas Ajan of Hungary has been re-elected to serve four more years as president of the International Weightlifting Federation, which he has led since 2000. The IWF said in a statement that Ajan defeated Antonio Urso, the Italian who heads the European Weightlifting Federation, by an undisclosed margin at a meeting Monday in Moscow... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:58:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2098532-weightlifting-chief-tamas-ajan-wins-re-election.html 2013-05-20T18:58:32Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2097886-godolphin-scandal-widens-with-failed-tests.html LONDON (AP) — The Godolphin doping scandal deepened Monday with the British Horseracing Authority announcing that seven more horses have tested positive for steroids, including the winner of the world's oldest classic. Trainer Mahmood al-Zarooni has already been banned for eight years after admitting to giving anabolic steroids to 15 horses in one of the ... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:53:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2097886-godolphin-scandal-widens-with-failed-tests.html 2013-05-20T17:53:21Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2098188-jarkko-nieminen-2nd-round-power-horse-cup.html DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Sixth-seeded Jarkko Nieminen of Finland advanced to the second round of the Power Horse Cup by beating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-3, 6-1 on Monday. Brazilian qualifier Andre Gham defeated Go Soeda of Japan 6-4, 6-0. Gham is ranked No. 260 in the world, Soeda is No. 115. Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain landed 80 percent of first s... Mon, 20 May 2013 16:50:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/tennis/2098188-jarkko-nieminen-2nd-round-power-horse-cup.html 2013-05-20T16:50:03Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2097270-russian-oligarchs-foot-2014-sochi-olympics.html SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The mountains of Sochi are now home to Potanin's slope, Gazprom's gondola lift and Sberbank's ski jump. The nicknames used by locals and an army of construction workers leave no doubt about who is paying for the 2014 Winter Games: Russia's business powerhouses. Other countries that have hosted the Olympics have overwhelmingly used pub... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2097270-russian-oligarchs-foot-2014-sochi-olympics.html 2013-05-20T15:51:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097936-italy-coach-calls-zero-tolerance-to-racism.html FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy must adopt a zero tolerance policy towards racism in football if it is to eradicate the problem from the sport, national team coach Cesare Prandelli said Monday. A number of Italian clubs have been punished for racist incidents recently. "It is a serious problem, a problem that is not only the national team's or Milan's but It... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097936-italy-coach-calls-zero-tolerance-to-racism.html 2013-05-20T15:41:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097850-allegri-to-meet-milan-wednesday-to-discuss-future.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani will meet with Massimiliano Allegri on Wednesday to discuss the coach's future at the Serie A club. Allegri steered Milan to third spot and a place in the Champions League qualifiers, but his future remains uncertain, with speculation of a move to Roma after criticism from club owner and former Italian... Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097850-allegri-to-meet-milan-wednesday-to-discuss-future.html 2013-05-20T14:27:10Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097818-milans-abbiati-signs-1-year-contract-extension.html MILAN (AP) — Veteran AC Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati has signed a one-year contract extension with the Serie A club. Abbiati's contract was set to expire next month but he agreed to a new deal tying him to the club until June 2014. Abbiati says "I've signed for a year and that's the club's policy, but I am happy to start another season with Milan wh... Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097818-milans-abbiati-signs-1-year-contract-extension.html 2013-05-20T14:08:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097732-romania-orders-retrial-football-officials.html BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Bucharest's highest court has ordered a retrial in the case of eight Romanian football officials who were sentenced to prison for tax evasion and money laundering in connection with the transfer of 12 players over a six-year period. The court on Monday overturned "in totality" an appeals court sentencing in November when Rapid Bu... Mon, 20 May 2013 13:18:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097732-romania-orders-retrial-football-officials.html 2013-05-20T13:18:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/racing/2097522-technical-expert-paddy-lowe-joining-mercedes.html BRACKLEY, England (AP) — Former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe is joining Mercedes after an agreement was struck between the Formula One rivals. Lowe will assume the role of executive director from June 3, with a focus on technical matters, and work alongside team principal Ross Brawn. Mercedes emphasized that Brawn "will retain overall responsibil... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/racing/2097522-technical-expert-paddy-lowe-joining-mercedes.html 2013-05-20T10:31:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097524-nicola-rizzoli-to-referee-champions-league-final.html LONDON (AP) — Nicola Rizzoli of Italy will referee the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. The match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday will be the 41-year-old Rizzoli's highest-profile fixture since becoming an international referee in 2007. Rizzoli will be assisted by compatriots Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani, while Gian... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097524-nicola-rizzoli-to-referee-champions-league-final.html 2013-05-20T10:13:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097476-defender-mats-hummels-mend-wembley.html DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund's central defender Mats Hummels is expected to recover from an ankle injury in time to play in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Hummels twisted his right ankle in the 2-1 home loss to Hoffenheim in the final round of the Bundesliga on Saturday. Team doctor Markus Braun says Hummels being on the f... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097476-defender-mats-hummels-mend-wembley.html 2013-05-20T09:15:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Get ready for the Premier League like you've never seen it before. No Alex Ferguson. No Roberto Mancini. The expected return of Jose Mourinho. The likely influx of more world-class players on the back of a bumper new TV deal. Two Welsh teams for the first time. Don't forget the introduction of goal line technology, either. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html 2013-05-20T08:49:47Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096324-ancelotti-asks-to-leave-psg-madrid-option.html PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to leave the club and says Real Madrid is a possible destination. The Italian had a meeting to discuss his future with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Leonardo on Sunday. But it's believed the recently crowned French league champions are reluctant to release him a year be... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:50:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096324-ancelotti-asks-to-leave-psg-madrid-option.html 2013-05-19T22:50:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2096454-swedes-wins-ice-hockey-world-championships.html STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden ended a 27-year jinx on home teams winning the ice hockey world championships, beating Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday for its ninth title. Vancouver Canucks star Henrik Sedin had two goals and an assist, and Buffalo Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth made 26 saves in front of a jubilant crowd to help Sweden become the first team to win the tit... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:46:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2096454-swedes-wins-ice-hockey-world-championships.html 2013-05-19T22:46:21Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096020-barcelona-toasts-title-with-win-valladolid.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Newly crowned Spanish champion Barcelona celebrated winning the league title in front of its home fans by easing to a 2-1 victory over Valladolid on Sunday. While rain and dropping temperatures threatened to dampen the party in the stands, Barcelona had little trouble keeping alive its bid to equal Real Madrid's 2012 record haul of... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:28:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096020-barcelona-toasts-title-with-win-valladolid.html 2013-05-19T22:28:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096220-milan-secures-champs-league-spot-with-dramatic-win.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan secured third spot and a place in the Champions League after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Siena on Sunday in the final Serie A round of the season. Fiorentina crushed Pescara 5-1 but remained in fourth spot and will play in the Europa League next season. Mario Balotelli leveled for Milan after it was contentiously awarded penalty... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096220-milan-secures-champs-league-spot-with-dramatic-win.html 2013-05-19T22:20:12Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096558-porto-clinches-3rd-straight-portuguese-title.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto clinched its third straight Portuguese league title on the final day of the season Sunday after winning 2-0 at 10-man Pacos Ferreira. Benfica, which lost to Chelsea in the Europa League final last Wednesday, entered the round still in contention but had to settle for second place following Porto's victory. After a season-l... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:03:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096558-porto-clinches-3rd-straight-portuguese-title.html 2013-05-19T22:03:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096748-mazzarri-quits-napoli-coach-season.html ROME (AP) — Walter Mazzarri has quit as Napoli coach following the final match of a Serie A season that ended with the team finishing runner-up. Mazzarri had been in charge of Napoli for four seasons and steered the team to the Champions League for the second time in three years. He says "at this point I think it is only right to either change scenery or ... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:02:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096748-mazzarri-quits-napoli-coach-season.html 2013-05-19T22:02:07Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2095994-england-beats-nz-170-runs-1st-test-lords.html LONDON (AP) — The ... test ... started ... like ... this ... and itfinishedlikethis. After beginning the first test trying to put Lord's to sleep, England capped it in stunning style by routing New Zealand for 68 and winning by 170 runs on Sunday with more than a day left. The match came to a hard-braking end after England batted painfully slowly, New Zea... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:53:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2095994-england-beats-nz-170-runs-1st-test-lords.html 2013-05-19T19:53:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096358-arsenal-champions-league-ferguson-bows.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion. Laurent Koscielny's 52nd-minute volley sealed an unconvincing 1-0 for Arsenal at Newcastle, re... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:49:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096358-arsenal-champions-league-ferguson-bows.html 2013-05-19T19:49:01Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager. At the end of his 1,500th game in charge of Man United on Sunday, the 71-year-old Scot bowed in front of thousands of applauding fans — and then bowed out of football for good. The most successful managerial career in British football history is over, leaving a void that might ... Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096372-fergusons-managerial-career-ends-with-5-5-draw.html 2013-05-19T19:42:09Z