Cook warns players to keep focus January 14, 2013 CRICKET: England captain Alastair Cook insists his side must not become complacent ahead of today’s match in Kochi after last week’s dramatic nine-run victory, which handed England a 1-0 lead in the five-match one-day series.
Jol to rest Berbatov for FA Cup tie January 14, 2013 FOOTBALL: Fulham manager Martin Jol is set to rest striker Dimitar Berbatov and several key players for their FA Cup third-round replay at Blackpool tonight, to halt a run of one win in six league games at Manchester City on Saturday.
Gunners self destruct and hand City a title lifeline January 13, 2013 ARSENAL 0 vs MANCHESTER CITY 2 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger last night insisted he was not angry at his defenders, despite admitting they handed a victory to Manchester City that keeps the champions in the Premier League title race. Defender Laurent Koscielny’s 10th-minute sending-off hampered the Gunners, and though striker Edin Dzeko failed to convert [...]
Ferguson hails resilient United performance January 13, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 vs LIVERPOOL 1 MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes yesterday’s hard-fought victory against bitter rivals Liverpool will prove crucial in his team’s bid to reclaim the Premier League crown. Robin van Persie’s 21st goal of the season and a Nemanja Vidic header put United two up at Old Trafford, yet Liverpool [...]
Even Middle England must admire Murray January 13, 2013 IT’S still going on. The complete refusal of certain parts of Middle England to accept that Andy Murray is a national asset to be cherished and revered. On the 11.27 out of Waterloo on Saturday night, I was approached by a man (sober) who inquired if I was going to the Australian Open. “Yes”, I [...]
Murray insists: I’m fired up for Aussie Open January 13, 2013 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray insists he is heading into the Australian Open determined to seal a second consecutive grand slam title, despite admitting to being more relaxed since winning the US Open. The Scot sealed a long-awaited first grand slam victory at the US Open against Novak Djokovic in September, and says he is ready for [...]
QPR M’Vila swoop could pave way for Mbia to join Chelsea January 13, 2013 CHELSEA could make a surprise move for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Stephane Mbia, if the Premier League’s basement club succeed in luring France and Rennes star Yann M’Vila. Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has made public his interest in M’Vila, who is available this month for a cut-price £10m and is also thought to be wanted [...]
O’Shea: Spring weather will favour Quins January 13, 2013 HARLEQUINS boss Conor O’Shea believes the odds of success for his side in the Heineken Cup have shortened after they saw off Connacht 47-8 on Saturday to book a quarter-final place. The Quins’ director of rugby saw his troops claim a resounding bonus-point win over the Irish outfit at the Stoop with Tom Williams scoring [...]
Waites claims his first BDO title January 13, 2013 Scott Waites cruised to the BDO World Darts Championship title last night, with a 7-1 hammering of fellow Englishman Tony O’Shea. Waites sealed his first BDO title at Lakeside with a stunning finish, taking out 110. “I’m going to enjoy this, lap it up. I’ve got a day off work tomorrow,” the 35 year-old said [...]
Ospreys’ Heineken hopes vanish January 13, 2013 Ospreys are out of the Heineken Cup after drawing 15-15 with Leicester yesterday. Leicester face Toulouse this Sunday, with the winners qualifying for the quarter-finals. Toulouse still lead Pool Two, having beaten Treviso 35-14 yesterday. Meanwhile in Scotland, Edinburgh lost 17-26 to Munster. The visitors were dominant, but could not add a bonus point to [...]