King calls for transfer window to close earlier August 7, 2013 FORMER Tottenham captain Ledley King has urged world governing body FIFA to amend the length of the summer transfer window to ensure deals are completed before the Premier League season begins. Spurs forward Gareth Bale has been the subject of a prolonged pursuit by Real Madrid, who made a world record offer of £86m for [...]
Straight sets victory for returning Murray August 7, 2013 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray is ready to put his SW19 victory behind him and start focusing on retaining his US Open title after winning against Spaniard Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) yesterday. The world No2, who was playing for the first time since his historic [...]
McIlroy hopes to find inspiration from old videos August 7, 2013 DEFENDING US PGA champion Rory McIlroy has taken to watching re-runs of his 2012 triumph to ready himself for what he hopes will be a timely return to form at Oak Hill today. The world No3 is without a win this year and even missed the cut at last month’s Open at Muirfield. However, McIlroy [...]
Pietersen denies trying to cheat contentious DRS August 7, 2013 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has angrily denied using silicon tape on his bat to prevent Hot Spot detecting contact with the ball in order to gain an advantage from the Decision Review System. Reports in the Australian media alleged both England and the tourists are under investigation by the International Cricket Council following several controversial [...]
Celtic advance in Champions League August 7, 2013 FOOTBALL: Celtic booked their place in the Champions League play-off round by holding Elfsborg to a goalless draw, progressing 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kris Commons’ first-leg goal. Neil Lennon’s side will learn the identity of their next opponents in Friday’s draw.
Nine trainers cleared of doping August 7, 2013 HORSE RACING: The British Horseracing Authority has cleared nine trainers accused of doping 43 horses. An investigation into the use of Sungate, which contains banned steroid stanozolol, was found to have been administered on the advice of, and by, vets to treat horses’ joints.
Injured Lawson forced to retire August 7, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson, 32, has retired due to a chronic wrist injury. Lawson won 31 Test caps for Scotland and was captain on five occasions.
Rooney injury bigger worry than Chelsea, insists Moyes August 6, 2013 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes insists he is more worried about Chelsea target Wayne Rooney’s fitness than his future. Rooney missed last night’s 1-1 draw against AIK in Stockholm with a shoulder injury and is doubtful for Sunday’s Community Shield against FA Cup holders Wigan at Wembley. Chelsea have had two bids for the England [...]
Off-form McIlroy confident of title defence August 6, 2013 WORLD No3 Rory McIlroy remains confident that he can put a terrible start to the year behind him and mount a strong defence of his US PGA Championship title at Oak Hill when he tees off tomorrow. McIlroy has entered 15 events in 2013 and failed to make the cut on four occasions. He is [...]
Governing body take action over DRS complaints August 6, 2013 THE International Cricket Council will send one of its officials to Durham on Friday to speak with England and Australia, following calls for changes to the controversial Decision Review System which has threatened to undermine the Ashes series. Both teams have continually expressed their frustration at DRS, with TV evidence often contradicting the on-field umpire’s original [...]