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Lula Slams Carlo Ancelotti's Appointment As Head Coach: "Has Never Been..."

Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao. Italian Ancelotti on Monday became the first non-Brazilian since 1965 to take the reins of Brazil's national team, which he is hoping to lead to World Cup glory next year. "Honestly, I have nothing against him being a foreigner... What I think is that we have coaches in Brazil capable of leading the Selecao," Lula told journalists in China, according to a video circulated in Brazilian media.

Marathoners headline initial Canadian squad for World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Athletics Canada unveiled its marathon team for this year's World Athletics Championships — three men, three women — but its top qualifier is skipping the event to attempt a national record in the fall.

Crosby flashes superstar skill, Horvat scores twice as Canada beats France

Sidney Crosby showed off some superstar skill and scored his first goal of the men's world hockey championship as Canada beat France 5-0 Tuesday.

Lula says Brazil has ‘capable’ coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

BRASILIA: Brazil doesn’t need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.

4-time Olympic medallist Adam van Koeverden to oversee sport in PM Carney's new cabinet

Canadian kayak legend Adam van Koeverden, who recently was elected to a third term as a Member of Parliament, was named Secretary of State for Sport on Tuesday in Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet.

Panthers minority owner suspended for offensive social media posts - ESPN

The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu from any involvement with the team or the league after a series of offensive social media posts Sunday night.

NHL suspends Panthers vice chairman over 'inappropriate' comments to Leafs fan on social media

The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Doug Cifu from any involvement with the team or the league, doing so in response to inappropriate posts on Cifu's now-shuttered social media account.

Three Reasons Carlo Ancelotti Can Succeed With Brazil

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Let's take a look at three reasons Ancelotti could prove successful with the record five-time world champions:

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Lula Slams Carlo Ancelotti's Appointment As Head Coach: "Has Never Been..."

Marathoners headline initial Canadian squad for World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Crosby flashes superstar skill, Horvat scores twice as Canada beats France

Lula says Brazil has ‘capable’ coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

4-time Olympic medallist Adam van Koeverden to oversee sport in PM Carney's new cabinet

Panthers minority owner suspended for offensive social media posts - ESPN

NHL suspends Panthers vice chairman over 'inappropriate' comments to Leafs fan on social media

Three Reasons Carlo Ancelotti Can Succeed With Brazil