Bopara named in England’s Test squad ahead of South Africa tie July 15, 2012 ESSEX’S Ravi Bopara was yesterday rewarded for his sparkling one-day form for England with a call- up to the squad for the opening Test against South Africa, starting on Thursday at the Oval. Bopara excelled with both bat and ball during the one-day international series against Australia that ended last week, averaging over 45 runs [...]
Wiggins holds back with Tour sabotaged by nails on the road July 15, 2012 BRITISH hopeful Bradley Wiggins led a magnanimous stance among cyclists at the Tour de France yesterday, slowing down the leading pack after the race was sabotaged by nails spread on the track. Wiggins’s close rival Cadel Evans was one of around 30 riders to suffer punctures, becoming stranded near the summit of the Mur de [...]
Rio: Choc ice jibe isn’t racist July 15, 2012 MANCHESTER United star Rio Ferdinand has attempted to quell accusations of racism after he referred to Chelsea’s Ashley Cole as a “choc ice”, insisting he was merely calling his England colleague “fake”. Ferdinand made the controversial comments on Twitter on Saturday, 24 hours after Cole’s Chelsea colleague Terry was acquitted of racially abusing Rio’s brother [...]
Edwards backs Idowu decision to withdraw July 15, 2012 FORMER Olympic champion Jonathan Edwards has defended the decision of London 2012 medal hope Phillips Idowu to withdraw from the weekend’s Aviva London Grand Prix and argued he also would not have wished to compete. Concerns remain over triple jumper Idowu’s physical condition given that he has participated in competitions just three times this year [...]
Singh clinches Scottish Open July 15, 2012 THE SCOTTISH Open was won by Jeev Milkha Singh last night, a result that sees the Indian qualify for the Open at Royal Lytham, which commences on Thursday. Singh forced his way to a play-off with Francesco Molinari, who had led overnight, before beating the Italian on the first extra hole with a 12-foot birdie. [...]
Liverpool decline Toon Carroll bid July 15, 2012 Newcastle United have had a loan bid for their former centre forward Andy Carroll turned down by Liverpool. The Magpies hoped to sign Carroll on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent transfer next summer, but will have to table an improved offer if they want to sign the England striker.
Lorenzo stretches MotoGP lead July 15, 2012 Jorge Lorenzo won yesterday’s MotoGP at Mugello, Italy, to extend his lead at the top of the overall rankings.
Terry prepares for D-Day in race row case July 12, 2012 FORMER England captain John Terry will learn today whether he has been found guilty of what was yesterday termed “straightforward racial abuse” of QPR footballer Anton Ferdinand during a match last year. A week-long trial and months of claim and counter-claim, which have already seen Terry stripped of the national armband and Fabio Capello resign [...]
Chisora: Anger towards Haye has been simmering for a year July 12, 2012 EXCLUSIVE BRITISH heavyweight Dereck Chisora has revealed that his bitter rivalry with David Haye began well before their February press conference brawl and that he has not yet forgiven him for the cancellation of his fight with world champion Wladimir Klitschko. Chisora was last year scheduled to challenge Klitschko in Germany on 30 April before [...]
Clarke chasing form as he aims to defend title July 12, 2012 OPEN champion Darren Clarke admits he is desperately short of his most formidable form as he prepares to defend his title at Royal Lytham next week. Ulsterman Clarke was a hugely popular but unexpected victor 12 months ago at Royal St George’s, winning the first Major of his career aged 42, but has made just [...]