Artur Petrosyan has been named as the new coach of Armenia, replacing Varuzhan Sukiasyan, who resigned six days ago, his side having lost their first three European qualifiers by an aggregate score of 8-1.Now 44, Petrosyan was one of Armenia's top players in the late 1990s and early 2000s, amassing 69 caps and scoring 11 goals – a national record which Manchester United FC's Henrikh Mkhitaryan has since broken. He worked as assistant to Bernard Challandes during the Swiss coach's time as Armenia boss, and said of his new appointment: "I am happy to have been entrusted with leading the national side."
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Quentin Groves, Former NFL Player And Auburn Star, Dies At 32
Share this: Seven-year NFL veteran and former Auburn star Quentin Groves died in his sleep early Saturday morning after reportedly suffering a heart attack. He was 32. Groves and his wife, Teska Baptiste, were in Trinidad for the weekend to visit Baptiste’s homeland. The two met while at Auburn, where Baptiste ran track. During his NFL career, Groves amassed 9.5 sacks and 175 tackles while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns and the Tennessee Titans. However, Groves made his mark during his career at Auburn, where his 26 sacks are tied for the school record. Groves was named first-team All-SEC in 2006. Groves is survived by his wife and two children, Que’Mani Kassan Shiloh and Que’Jaah. Thumbnail photo via Andrew Weber/USA TODAY
Jacoby Brissett Named One Of Patriots’ Practice Players Of The Week
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Apparently New England Patriots rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett had a solid week of practice before he was called into action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Brissett was named one of the Patriots’ practice players of the week for his work leading up to the team’s game against the Dolphins. Rookie linebacker Elandon Roberts and practice squad defensive tackle Woodrow Hamilton also earned the honor. It’s possible Brissett was named one of the Patriots’ practice players of the week for imitating Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The Patriots beat the Dolphins 31-24 in the Week 2 matchup. Brissett completed 6 of 9 passes for 92 yards in two-plus quarters under center. He could start the Patriots’ Week 3 matchup against the Houston
Jimmy Fund Chairman Larry Lucchino Discusses His Experiences With Organization
Share this: Larry Lucchino was named the chairman of The Jimmy Fund in April, but it’s been previous experiences inside their walls that helped push him towards taking on the new role. Lucchino, of course, had a close relationship via his time as president of the Boston Red Sox, but he’s also a former cancer patient himself. He joined NESN’s Tom Caron on “Red Sox First Pitch” during the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon to discuss what The Jimmy Fund means to and has done for him and how the Red Sox have played a part. The 2016 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 29 through 30. You can donate and learn more here. Click to donate to the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon >> Thumbnail
Renato Sanches named Young Player of the Tournament
Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches has been named as SOCAR Young Player of the Tournament at UEFA EURO 2016.The award – open to all players born on or after 1 January 1994 – was chosen by the UEFA technical observers, led by UEFA chief technical officer Ioan Lupescu and including Sir Alex Ferguson and Alain Giresse. The accolade caps a sensational breakthrough season for the teenager, whose performances as a substitute in three of Fernando Santos' side's first four matches in France earned him his maiden international start for the quarter-final against Poland.Sanches scored his first goal for his...
All-Star football nominees are named
Alan Brogan - The Dublin forward is hotly tipped to be named player of the year The GAA and the GPA have named 45 players as nominees for the 2011 GAA GPA All-Star Football Awards sponsored by Opel. The county-by-county breakdown for nominees is as follows: Dublin 12, Kerry nine, Donegal seven, Mayo five, Kildare five, Cork three, Tyrone two, Wexford one and Derry one. The final team of 15 players will be presented at a banquet event at the Convention Centre, Dublin, on Friday 21 October. The full list of nominees is listed below. Goalkeepers: Brendan Kealy (Kerry), Stephen Cluxton (Dublin), Paul Durkan (Donegal). Full-backs: Michael Foley (Kildare), Neil McGee (Donegal), Frank McGlynn (Donegal), Marc Ó Sé (Kerry), Rory O'Carroll (Dublin), Tom O'Sullivan (Kerry), Joe
Wofford’s Breitenstein named to Preseason All-America
Eric Breitenstein, who set a school rushing record at Wofford College last season, has been named a first-team FCS Preseason All-America by Consensus Draft Services. Breitenstein, a red-shirt junior who played at Watauga High from 2004-07, led the Southern Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns. The Terriers, thanks to Breitenstein, shared the Southern Conference championship with Appalachian State last season. The Terriers were eliminated by Georgia Southern in the FCS quarterfinals. ASU had two players selected. Linebacker Tony Bachman was named second team and offensive lineman Matt Ruff was named honorable mention. In all, the SoCon had 16 players selected to the team. Linebacker Kadarron Anderson of Furman and offensive guard Rodney Austin of Elon joined Breitenstein on the first team; wide receiver Aaron