Beckham makes bow in France February 24, 2013 FOOTBALL: Former England captain David Beckham made his debut for new club Paris Saint-Germain as a substitute in their 2-0 victory over Marseilles last night. The 37-year-old completed 14 minutes for the Ligue One leaders.
Farah triumphs in New Orleans February 24, 2013 ATHLETICS: Britain’s Mo Farah produced a sprint finish to pip Ethiopian Gebre Gebremariam in yesterday’s New Orleans half-marathon. The London 2012 Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion crossed the line in one hour and one minute – slightly slower than his time in New York but a British record as the American time was not ratified.
Police hit back over Pistorius cop chaos February 22, 2013 CRISIS-HIT South African police chiefs insist the case against Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has not been weakened despite the lead detective being thrown off after it emerged he himself faces seven charges of attempted murder. On another day of extraordinary twists in the bail hearing of Pistorius, who denies deliberately killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, National [...]
French line-out a threat to England hopes February 21, 2013 JASON LEONARD RUGBY COMMENT ENGLAND must be confident going into tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations showdown with France. They are playing better with each match and are at home, but I’m surprised at predictions of a landslide. That’s not going to happen. France may have lost both games so far but are due a big performance, [...]
Hazard comes off the bench to rescue Blues and Benitez February 21, 2013 JOSH RICHARDS EUROPA LEAGUE CHELSEA 1 vs SPARTA PRAGUE 1 (2-1 on aggregate ) PRESSURE intensified on Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez last night after his side limped through to the Europa League last 16, but the Spanish boss insisted the Blues deserved to progress. Chelsea held a 1-0 advantage from the first-leg in the Czech [...]
Spurs march on with dramatic Dembele goal to set up Inter tie February 21, 2013 JOSH RICHARDS EUROPA LEAGUE OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS 1 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 MIDFIELDER Mousa Dembele set up a mouthwatering Europa League last 16 tie with Inter Milan, after a 90th-minute goal saw Tottenham progress in France. Spurs held a 2-1 advantage from last week’s first leg, but Maxime Gonalons headed in before half-time to give Lyon the [...]
More golden glory for GB cyclists February 21, 2013 CYCLING: Olympic champions Laura Trott and Dani King won World Track Cycling gold in the team pursuit with Elinor Barker yesterday. Becky James won a 500m time trial bronze and Northern Irishman Michael Irvine won gold and silver – his nation’s first championships medals since 1897.
Ponting set to play for Surrey February 21, 2013 CRICKET: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting will spend two months with County Championship side Surrey this summer. The 38-year-old will act as cover for Graeme Smith while the South African batsman is at the ICC Champions Trophy in June and July.
Drogba transfer under scrutiny February 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: German giants Schalke have asked European chiefs to look into the legitimacy of former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba’s recent transfer from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua to Turkish team Galatasaray.
Portsmouth set court deadline February 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: Portsmouth’s court hearing to determine the valuation of their Fratton Park home, the purchase of which a potential takeover of the club from the Pompey Supporters Trust relies upon, will be held before 19 April.