Hunt quits as Olympic chief February 13, 2013 THE BRITISH Olympic Association is in no hurry to appoint a new chief executive, after Andy Hunt announced his resignation yesterday. Hunt, who led Team GB at the London 2012 Games, their most successful for more than a century, is set to leave his post at the end of February. But the BOA, which is [...]
Ashes double is our aim, says England’s Prior February 13, 2013 WICKETKEEPER Matt Prior believes England possess all the qualities required to win back-to-back Ashes series against old adversaries Australia later this year. Prior, who played a crucial part in England’s two previous triumphs at home and Down Under, is expected to don the gloves again when Australia arrive for the five-Test series starting in July [...]
All Out: Champions miss out on final place February 13, 2013 ENGLAND’S Sarah Taylor scored 88 as the defending champions beat New Zealand by 15 runs in the Women’s World Cup yesterday, but it was not enough to earn them a place in Sunday’s final. Australia’s surprise eight-run defeat by West Indies earlier in the day ended England’s hopes of defending their title.
Fresh delay over Pompey sale February 13, 2013 FOOTBALL: Uncertainty over Portsmouth’s future was prolonged yesterday when a High Court hearing was adjourned for the fourth time. The Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust remain administrators PKF’s preferred bidders despite interest from football takeover broker Keith Harris. The hearing is set to resume next week.
Wales in Lydiate comeback boost February 13, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Wales expect to have flanker Dan Lydiate back for next month’s final RBS Six Nations clash against England in Cardiff. Lydiate, 25, has been sidelined since September with a broken ankle.
Fergie guarantees goals as Reds get set for Real February 12, 2013 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has promised goals in a fixture fit for the final when his side lock horns with Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight. Eight previous meetings between the two giants of European football have produced 31 goals, and Ferguson expects that pattern to continue against Jose Mourinho’s team in [...]
Wily Old Lady outwits Bhoys February 12, 2013 CELTIC 0 vs JUVENTUS 3 CELTIC manager Neil Lennon admits his team’s Champions League adventure is all but over after ruthless Juventus plundered a commanding first-leg lead last night. The Scots bombarded Juve – nicknamed the Old Lady – throughout the last 16 clash but defensive lapses let in Alessandro Matri, Claudio Marchisio and Mirko [...]
Broad’s England need to be more savvy in series decider February 12, 2013 E NGLAND captain Stuart Broad was quick to blame yesterday’s series-levelling 55-run defeat in the second Twenty20 match in New Zealand on his decision to put the hosts into bat. Yet if England had just bowled a bit better they might have won. As good as the tourists were in Saturday’s romp to victory in [...]
Three Lions rely on Aussie favour February 12, 2013 CRICKET: England’s women bid to reach the World Cup final today, but need a little help from Australia to get there. England must beat New Zealand and overturn an inferior run-rate to the West Indies, who earlier play the Aussies.
Jones gets Six Nations call-up February 12, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Lock Alun Wyn Jones has been added to the Wales RBS Six Nations squad for their final three matches of the championship.