Finn injury scare upstages Pietersen England return October 30, 2012 ENGLAND seamer Tim Bresnan played down the significance of Kevin Pietersen’s comeback after the estranged batsman’s reintegration was overshadowed by an injury scare for bowler Steven Finn. Pietersen appeared in England colours yesterday for the first time since his infamous text messaging dispute as the tourists saw India A reach 369-9 on day one of [...]
A new star could mitigate India defeat October 30, 2012 TOURS don’t come much harder than India and it’s difficult to see England winning the looming four-Test series. The vibes around the squad are not good, having endured plenty of controversy lately, and it’s all rather unsettling. It certainly won’t help them overcome a good side on tricky terrain. But it wouldn’t be a disaster [...]
Scottish rugby chiefs invite bids for Murrayfield naming rights October 30, 2012 MURRAYFIELD could become the latest stadium to be rebranded by a corporate sponsor after Scottish rugby chiefs admitted the naming rights were up for sale. Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson said they would be “crazy” if they did not seek a multi-million pound deal similar to Arsenal’s with airline Emirates. “The single biggest [...]
O’Driscoll and Best out for Ireland October 30, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll and hooker Rory Best have been ruled out of their autumn internationals due to respective ankle and neck ligament injuries.
Klitschko to make Haye wait October 30, 2012 BOXING: Britain’s David Haye will have to wait to learn if a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko can be organised, with the latter considering retirement. “Vitali will not make a decision before December or the beginning of next year,” said the Ukrainian’s manager, Bernd Boente.
Richards set for 16 weeks out October 30, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Micah Richards is likely to be out of action for 16 weeks after surgery on a knee injury sustained on Saturday against Swansea, meaning the defender could miss at least 20 matches.
Wiggins wins Velo d’Or October 30, 2012 CYCLING: Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has won the Velo d’Or award for 2012’s best cyclist after a superbly successful year in which he also won the Paris-Nice, Tour de Romandie, Criterium du Dauphine and London Olympic time trial titles.
Ref Clattenburg given time off as FA examine race row claims October 29, 2012 REFEREE Mark Clattenburg has been stood down from this week’s fixtures after the Football Association launched an investigation into allegations that he used a racial slur towards Chelsea players. The Blues made an official complaint about Clattenburg using “inappropriate language” to two of their stars – believed to be John Obi Mikel and Juan Mata [...]
Mullan joins England fold as Hartley and Lawes await news October 29, 2012 ENGLAND have followed the call-ups of the hooker David Paice and lock George Robson with that of the prop Matt Mullan after concerns arose surrounding Joe Marler’s tight hamstring. Paice and Robson were turned to on Sunday as potential respective replacements for Dylan Hartley and Courtney Lawes after the Northampton pair suffered knee injuries in [...]
Out of control game needs to be fixed October 29, 2012 THE FESTERING row enveloping referee Mark Clattenburg should act as a wake-up call for football to stop and take a look at itself, because matters on the pitch have got out of control. I will be gobsmacked if it transpires that Clattenburg has stepped over the line and said something inappropriate, let alone racist, to [...]