No Cilic for brisbane open
Brisbane: U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has withdrawn from next week's Brisbane International tennis tournament with a right shoulder injury. Tournament director Cameron Pearson says the ninth-ranked Cilic has "lost his race against time to regain full fitness." There was no indication whether the injury would affect the Croatian's chances of playing at the Australian Open beginning January 19 in Melbourne. The field for the Brisbane International, which begins Monday, includes Federer, Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov.
No action against Hooper
Sydney: The Australia Rugby Union says it will take no action against Wallabies captain Michael Hooper for his involvement in an overnight incident to which police were called. Hooper was out in the resort town of Byron Bay early Tuesday when a security guard saw Hooper's friend jump on a parked car and called police, who said the pair later pushed over a sign post. The Australian Rugby Union said "police confirm Michael Hooper was not involved in any serious misdemeanor ... we don't expect any further action to be taken."
Mumbai FC beat Sporting 1-0
Margao: First half injury time goal by Sampath Kuttymani guided Mumbai FC to a 1-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in the Group A league match of the Hero Federation Cup football tournament here on Tuesday. Mumbai FC, who lost their first match, have three points from Tuesday's win while Sporting Clube de Goa are yet to open their account.
Mumbai FC needed a win to stay in contention for the semi-finals berth broke the deadlock in the injury time of the first half when Sampath Kuttymani header brushed off rival keeper before finding the net off a flag kick taken by Climax lawrence. Meanwhile in the other game in the competition, Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan played out a goalless draw in their Group B encounter. Both sides found themselves on the wrong side of luck as the woodwork came in between twice for either team in the second half.
Murray signs 4-year deal
london: Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has signed a four-year deal with American sportswear manufacturer Under Armour. The deal was announced Tuesday by the Baltimore-based company. Terms were not announced, but British news reports said the deal was worth $25 million. Murray previously had a four-year sponsorship deal with Adidas. He started his career wearing Fred Perry clothing. Under Armour also sponsors English Premier league club Tottenham.
Pardew set for Palace job
london: Alan Pardew is set to leave Newcastle for Crystal Palace after the Premier league rivals agreed on compensation for the manager's services on Monday. Pardew, who has been at Newcastle since 2010 and is the league's longest-serving current manager, now has permission to speak to Palace about replacing Neil Warnock. Although Palace is in the relegation zone and Newcastle is in 10th place, Pardew has endured a fraught relationship with fans of the north-east club where he was under contract until 2020. Pardew would be returning to the london club where he is still fondly remembered from his 1987-1991 spell as a player at Selhurst Park.