Mancini won’t blame Hart for loss
SUNDERLAND. — Joe Hart insists Manchester City are still alive and kicking in the English Premier League soccer title race. Defending champions City dropped seven points behind neighbours Manchester UnitedProteas too strong for Kiwis
PORT ELIZABETH — A powerful batting display and disciplined bowling helped South Africa to a 33-run victory over New Zealand in the third and deciding T20 International cricket match at St.George’s Park onFergie is scot free
LONDON— Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not be punished for his confrontation with the officials during his side’s 4-3 win over Newcastle United, the Football Association saidRodgers calls for consistency
STOKE. — Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants his side to show some consistency if they are going to challenge for the top four in the English Premier League. The Reds suffered a 3-1 defeat toRobert Lewandowski coming to Man U
LONDON. — Robert Lewandowski is on the verge of signing for Manchester United, according to German newspaper Bild. The Borussia Dortmund striker has long attracted interest from Sir Alex Ferguson and isSharapova, Serena fit for Brisbane
BRISBANE — Female tennis stars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be fit to play at the Brisbane International, which begins this weekend, after injury scares, organisers said yesterday. French OpenNo Thierry deal: Wenger
LONDON. — Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out another loan move for Thierry Henry.The 34-year-old Gunners legend had been widely expected to re-join Arsenal on-loan during the January

