South Africa: KP texts were only banter August 13, 2012 SOUTH Africa officials have dismissed as “perfectly acceptable banter” the text messages that appear to have spelled the end of England batsman Kevin Pietersen’s Test career. Pietersen has been dropped for this week’s must-win third match against the tourists, amid claims he sent disparaging texts about England coach Andy Flower and captain Andrew Strauss to [...]
Masterful McIlroy’s win brightens European Ryder Cup hopes August 13, 2012 SUNDAY’S result, with him winning the US PGA Championship, was magnificent for Rory McIlroy – it truly doesn’t get much better than that. It was a fantastic week for the Europeans involved – there were seven in the top nine – and I was also pleased for David Lynn in second, but McIlroy’s the man [...]
Cleverley aims to move on with England August 13, 2012 MANCHESTER United midfielder Tom Cleverley believes his Olympic experience can provide the foundations for what he hopes will personally be a significant season at club and international level. Cleverley impressed for Team GB throughout London 2012 and though a full England debut has continued to elude, a potential first appearance against Italy tomorrow would represent [...]
Miyaichi heads to Wigan on loan August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Arsenal midfielder Ryo Miyaichi has joined Wigan on a season-long loan as the Latics prepare for the possible departure of Victor Moses to Chelsea.
Uefa reduce Terry’s Euro ban August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Chelsea captain John Terry has had his three-match ban reduced on appeal by Uefa. The third match has been deferred for a three-year probationary period.
Agger hopes for Liverpool stay August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Liverpool defender Daniel Agger insists he hopes to stay at the club, despite interest from Manchester City.
McGeechan to aid with England August 13, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Sir Ian McGeechan will team up with Peter Keen to analyse England’s long-term progress.
Big Anthony refuses to rush after winning boxing’s golden ticket August 12, 2012 BOXER Anthony Joshua last night vowed to resist big money offers to turn professional after giving Great Britain a fittingly triumphant finale to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Joshua beat Italian Roberto Cammarelle in a dramatic super-heavyweight final at the ExCeL to claim Team GB’s 29th and final gold of an incredibly successful fortnight. The [...]
Marathon could be Farah’s next big challenge August 12, 2012 DISTANCE running hero Mo Farah may compete in next year’s London marathon, the double gold winning Briton said yesterday. Despite storming to a thrilling victory in Saturday’s 5,000m Olympic final – adding to his 10,000m gold – Farah is hungry for more success in order to cement his place in history. “I’m not sure about [...]
Ivanovic’s red card lost it, says Di Matteo August 12, 2012 CHELSEA (2) vs MANCHESTER CITY (3) Chelsea manager blames defeat on defender’s dismissal CHELSEA manager Roberto Di Matteo cited the dismissal of defender Branislav Ivanovic as the game’s major turning point after his side’s Community Shield defeat to Manchester City. Spain striker Fernando Torres had given Chelsea a 40th-minute lead before Ivanovic’s red card – [...]