每日一词【1052】Penalty：处罚、惩罚

今天我们要学的词是penalty。 Penalty, 是处罚、惩罚的意思。本届PGA高尔夫球球赛最令人难忘的是， American player Dustin Johnson was knocked out of contention because of a two-shot penalty for grounding his golf club in

Sunderland manager Bruce sent packing

LONDON, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- English Premier League side Sunderland manager Steve Bruce on Wednesday was sent packing by the northeast London club after a series of poor results this season. The latest 2-1 home defeat by fellow strugglers Wigan on Sat

Ronald Koeman becomes new coach of Feyenoord

THE HAGUE, Jul. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ronald Koeman agreed to become the new coach of Feyenoord, the Rotterdam-based club announced on Thursday. The 48-year-old former Feyenoord player will sign a one-year contract on Monday. Koeman succeeds Mario Been, who

Liverpool apologize to Man. United for handshake refusal

LONDON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish both have apologized Sunday over Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra of Manchester United before Saturday's match. I'm sorry, Suarez issued the apology

Adriano cleared to resume training

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Adriano could make his long-awaited return to football within a month after being cleared by doctors Monday to resume training. Adriano underwent surgery for a second time on his

Adriano to begin practicing with Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- On the same day that Corinthians officially terminated Adriano's contract, the controversial striker declared on Friday that he will begin practicing with his former team Flamengo. Corinthians announced on Friday

前巴西中场若苏埃加盟米内罗竞技

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 20 (Xinhua) -- German first division club Wolfsburg has confirmed the departure of midfielder Josue to Brazil's Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer. The 33-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Belo Horizonte outfit, Wolf

Former champions Dalian Shide in acquisition turmoil

YONGCHUAN, Chongqing, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- Eight-time champions Dalian Shide club have to register for next season in order to keep their name in Chinese Super League despite financial problems following a failed acquisition. Shide, once the most acco

英文歌曲:你带来过梦想 Akon - Beautiful

你带来过梦想 Akon - Beautiful Beautiful Akon ft Kardinal Offishall Colby O'Donis When I see you, I run out of words to say I wouldn't leave you, Cause your that type of girl, that makes mistakes I see the guys tryna' holla, Girl I don't want to

Palmeiras in loan deal for Porto striker Kleber

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Palmeiras is close to signing former Brazil international striker Kleber on a one-year loan deal from Porto. Kleber underwent a medical examination in Sao Paulo on Wednesday and officials expect him to sign with the

Four Vasco da Gama players banned

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Four Vasco da Gama players have been given a combined 28-match ban for their part in a wild post-match brawl earlier this month. Eduardo Costa and Rodolfo were each handed eight-game suspensions while Fellipe Bast

Ronaldinho: I am ready for Brazil return

SAO PAULO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho has declared himself ready to return to international football should he be called upon by newly appointed Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. The Atletico Mineiro playmaker capped a remarkable return to form th

Adriaanse fired by FC Twente

THE HAGUE, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Co Adriaanse was fired as coach of FC Twente, the Enschede based club announced on Tuesday afternoon. Adriaanse worked for Twente since the beginning of this season as successor of Michel Preud'homme. His contract would

Atletico Madrid make second signing of the summer

MADRID, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Spanish BBVA Primera Liga outfit Atletico Madrid Tuesday confirmed their second signing for the 2012-2013 season. The Europa League winners have signed Turkish international midfielder Emre Belozoglu on a two-year contract.

Corinthians lifted from 60-day closed door matches

SAO PAULO, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Defending Copa Libertadores champion Corinthians will be lifted from the 60-day sanction of playing matches behind closed door, the club said Thursday. Corinthians was not allowed to play in front of its fans at home ma

Corinthians fuel Ronaldo comeback rumors

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian club Corinthians has fueled rumors that legendary striker Ronaldo could make a comeback at the FIFA Club World Cup in December. Corinthians qualified for the tournament in Japan after completing a 3-1 aggr

Guerrero promises maturity and goals at Corinthians

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Former Bayern Munich and Hamburg striker Paolo Guerrero has vowed not to let his renowned fiery temperament overshadow his performances for new club Corinthians. Guerrero gave his first official press conference to

U-20 star looks to break ties with Sao Paulo

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Henrique, a key member of Brazil's under-20 FIFA World Cup championship team, declared upon his return to the country on Sunday that he intends to leave Sao Paulo. The 20-year-old, the winner of MVP award of the 20

Neymar has deal with Barcelona: Alves

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Barcelona defender Daniel Alves says Neymar has already signed a deal to join Barcelona after his contract expires with Santos in July 2014. The comments come a week after reports that Premier League outfit Manches

Real Madrid confirm Adebayor signing

MADRID, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho finally got the center forward he has spent the past season asking for as the club confirmed（确证） a signing of Manchester City forward Emmanuel Adebayor on Tuesday. The Togo internati