Archive for March, 2008

Football: All Whites to rest players before Solomon Islands match


MSN New Zealand - New Zealand intend resting key players against Papua New Guinea tomorrow as they eye a crucial Beijing Olympic soccer qualifier against the Solomon Islands in Lautoka, Fiji, two days later. New Zealand will also fight to ensure Dan Keat is cleared

Canadiens soar into top spot with victory over Devils


Reuters - The Ottawa Senators, playing their second game since general manager Bryan Murray replaced coach John Paddock behind the bench, got two goals and an assist from Daniel Alfredsson in a 5-4 home win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Forsberg practices with Avs, still undecided on playing Tuesday
International Herald Tribune - Smyth suffered a concussion and a minor shoulder separation after Kings defenseman Jack Johnson checked him into the padded glass partition near the Colorado bench.

No easy way to find formula for success
Bangkok Post - The current version has spent as much time, of late, injured and cheering mates on from the bench as he has helping them win on the court with his monstrous presence.

Milan and Arsenal need to raise their game
International Herald Tribune - Dutch forward Robin van Persie could make the bench after persistent injury. Tomas Rosicky and Kolo Toure look set to miss out with hamstring and calf problems.