Frantisek Straka to replace Petr Rada as Czech Republic soccer coachPRAGUE — Frantisek Straka was selected as the Czech Republic’s new soccer coach on Tuesday, replacing Petr Rada, who was fired last month because of poor results in World Cup qualifying. Gao Hongbo is announced as latest coach of China’s troubled national soccer teamBEIJING — Gao Hongbo was announced as the latest coach of China’s troubled national soccer team on Monday. Real Madrid to miss Marcelo and possibly Robben against MalagaMADRID - Real Madrid will be without Marcelo, and possibly Arjen Robben as well, in their Spanish league match away to Malaga, Saturday. Pakistan name Shahid Ali Khan as new hockey coachKARACHI - Pakistan Friday appointed Olympian Shahid Ali Khan as the new head coach of the national hockey team, assigning him to prepare a strong team for the Asia Cup in May in Dubai. |