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Premier League strugglers Hull sack manager (AFP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

English Premier League side Hull have relieved manager Phil Brown, seen here on March 13, of his duties with immediate effect as the side remain mired in the relegation zone.(AFP/File/Andrew Yates)AFP – English Premier League side Hull announced on Monday they had relieved manager Phil Brown of his duties with immediate effect and placed him on gardening leave.


Beckham begins journey to Finland for surgery (AP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

David Beckham leaves the Principe di Savoia hotel in downtown Milan, Italy, Monday, March 15, 2010. Beckham left the hotel on crutches and headed to the airport for a flight to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the soccer World Cup. The 34-year-old former England captain was injured in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona on Sunday. With his hopes of becoming the first English player to appear in four World Cups shattered and his future in international football in doubt, Beckham was scheduled to be operated on either later Monday or Tuesday morning by specialist surgeon Dr. Sakari Orava. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)AP – David Beckham left his hotel on crutches and headed to the airport Monday morning to catch a plane to Finland for surgery on his torn left Achilles’ tendon.


Kansas earns overall top seed in NCAA tournament (AP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

Syracuse's Arinze Onuaku talks to reporters after a news conference about the NCAA college basketball tournament in Syracuse, N.Y., Sunday, March 14, 2010. Syracuse faces Vermont on Friday. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)AP – The selection committee made its choices. Now, it’s America’s turn.


Beckham set to miss World Cup: Capello (AFP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

David Beckham lays on the pitch during an AC Milan Serie A win over Chievo on Sunday. The midfielder is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.(AFP/Damien Meyer)AFP – England manager Fabio Capello confirmed on Monday that David Beckham is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.


Els holds off Schwartzel to win at Doral by 4 (AP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

Ernie Els, center, of South Africa, gestures to the crowd as he walks off the course after winning the CA Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla., Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP – For maybe the first time in his life, Charl Schwartzel found himself rooting against Ernie Els.


LT signs with Jets, Browns trade Quinn to Broncos (AP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson carries the ball during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in San Diego. The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday, March 11, 2010, meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)AP – LaDainian Tomlinson found a new home, while the Cleveland Browns cleaned house.


Beckham move to Milan turned out to be in vain (AP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

AC Milan English soccer star David Beckham reacts after being injured during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Chievo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, March 14, 2010.  Beckham hobbled off with an apparent left leg injury in the closing minutes of AC Milan's game with Chievo Verona. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)AP – David Beckham’s loan moves from the Los Angeles Galaxy to AC Milan were to ensure he played in his fourth World Cup for England.


Zheng beats Sharapova in Paribas Open fourth round (AFP)

Written on March 15th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

China's Zheng Jie returns a shot during a match with Russia's Maria Sharapova at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Zheng has battled past former champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.(AFP/Getty Images/Matthew Stockman)AFP – China’s Zheng Jie has battled past former champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.


Tomlinson charges across country to NY Jets (Reuters)

Written on March 14th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

Reuters – Running back LaDainian Tomlinson has signed with the New York Jets, the team said on Sunday on its website (http://www.newyorkjets.com).

Sedins, Luongo lead Canucks past Flames (AP)

Written on March 14th, 2010 by Editorno shouts

Calgary Flames' Vesa Toskala, of Finland, is hit by the puck during second period NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday March 14, 2010. Toskala came into the game after Miikka Kiprusoff, of Finland, was pulled from the game after the first period. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Darryl Dyck)AP – Identical twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin set each other up for first-period goals, Roberto Luongo made 32 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.


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