John O'Brien

Briefs-South Africa demand more proof of Pienaar injury

Nov 18 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: Soccer - South African officials remain sceptical over the reasons behind Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar's withdrawal from Wednesday's international against...

Shared services spend to reach £4bn by 2012

Outsourcing will play a big part Tags: gershon, shared services By 2012, the UK public sector will be spending £729m on shared services, analysts predicts, as shared service expenditure enjoys a compound annual rate of eight...

Golf-Million Dollar Man Jeev an inspiration, tour chief says

By Ossian Shine SINGAPORE, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Jeev Milkha Singh's newly acquired 'Million Dollar Man' status will inspire a raft of young golfers throughout Asia, the sport's regional tour chief said on Monday. "We are...

Golf-American Daly to play Australian Masters

SYDNEY, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Former two-time major winner John Daly has entered next week's Australian Masters, organisers said on Monday. The 1991 U.S. PGA and 1995 British Open champion has agreed to play the co-sanctioned...

Cricket-India 292-9 v England second one-day international

INDORE, India, Nov 17 (Reuters) - India made 292 for nine after electing to bat first in the second one-day international against England on Monday. Scores: India 292-9 in 50 overs (G.Gambhir 70, Y. Singh 118, Y. Pathan 50 not...

Cricket-India v England second ODI scoreboard

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Scoreboard after India's innings in the second one-day international against England at Indore, India on Monday. India innings G. Gambhirb Pietersen 70 S. Sehwag b Broad 1 S. Raina c Patel b Broad 4 R. Sharma...

Briefs-Rossi upbeat ahead of Ferrari test, Zenga fined

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: Motorcycling - MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi was perky after finishing second in the Monza rally as he continues to try out four wheels ahead of a two-day Ferrari...

Croatia's Bilic says would like to coach in England

ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia coach Slaven Bilic is keen to continue his career at the helm of an English club once his spell with the national team is over. "I would certainly be disappointed if I didn't become a coach of an...

Eagles, Bengals deadlocked in rare tie

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals played out the first NFL tie in six years when the teams finished deadlocked 13-13 on Sunday. Cincinnati's Shayne Graham missed a 47-yard field goal attempt...

Stoudemire celebrates birthday by leading Suns to big win

PHOENIX, Arizona (Reuters) - Amare Stoudemire spent his 26th birthday dishing out presents of his own on Sunday, his 29 points and 11 rebounds leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-86 victory over a cold-shooting Detroit Pistons.

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