Gordon Strachan appointed Scotland coach

Gordon Strachan has been confirmed as the new manager of Scotland. The former Celtic and Middlesbrough boss replaces Craig Levein, who was sacked in November.

All smiles Starchan showing the Scotland shirt with his name

Strachan has signed a contract that will cover the remainder of the current World Cup qualifying campaign and the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

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"I'm very proud but also my family are proud. The time is right for me to be able to take a job like this," he said after his appointment was announced.

Read more about it at: BBC Sport/Football

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Luiz Scolari returns to Brazil

Luiz Felipe Scolari has been appointed Brazil’s coach for the second time. The former Chelsea and Portugal manager led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002 against Germany in South Korea and Japan.

Luiz Scolari return to Brazil

Scolari will replace Mano Menezes, who was dismissed because Confederation President Jose Maria Marin wasn't pleased with the past performance of the team and wanted a new approach for the upcoming big events.

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As Brazil will be hosting the Fifa World Cup 2014, Scolari is confident and aiming to win the sixth title for his country. The experienced Scolari led Portugal at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships in 2004 and 2008.

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Whatmore praises Pakistan's Pakistan Team

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore on Sunday expressed satisfaction over his team’s performance during their winning Asia Cup campaign, saying it would have been the icing on the cake to beat arch-rivals India. 

Pakistan beat Bangladesh in a thrilling final by two runs in Dhaka on Thursday, lifting the Asia Cup for the second time.

It was Whatmore’s first assignment since taking over earlier this month. The former Australian batsman – who guided Sri Lanka to the World Cup title in 1996 – said his team had been consistent and competitive in all matches.

Whatmore told AFP:

“It would have been the icing on the cake to have beaten India and go on to win the cup. We made some mistakes but were in the game late in the second 50-over block.” 

Read details: Dawn News

Dav Whatmore to take over as Pakistan coach

Former Australian batsman Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to World Cup glory, arrived in Lahore to sign a contract to become Pakistan's new cricket coach, an official said on Friday. 

The 57-year-old Whatmore, who played seven Tests and one limited overs international for Australia, coached Sri Lanka to the World Cup title in 1996 and also helped Bangladesh reach the second round in the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean. 

Read details: The Times of India

Legendary College Basketball Coach Dies

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Gene Bartow, 81, who succeeded John Wooden at UCLA and later began UAB's athletic program, has died, UAB officials said. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in April 2009. 

Bartow, who was the president of the company that owns the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Forum, died Tuesday evening at his home in Birmingham, Ala., after a battle with stomach cancer, said university spokesman Norm Reilly.

"Coach Bartow is a beloved figure in college basketball and in the lives of many players and fans," said UAB athletic director Brian Mackin in a statement. "He was a great man and dedicated leader who set a standard of excellence for UAB athletics."

Read more: Huffington Post

Pakistan invites Whatmore to coach team

Pakistan’s cricket board Sunday said it has invited former World Cup winning Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore to finalise his appointment as head coach of the national team, an official said.

Pakistan cricket team is without a full time coach since former paceman Waqar Younis left the post in September citing health problems.

Read more: The Express Tribune