Katsidis loss will inspire me to victory over Burns, says Mitchell July 2, 2012 WBO lightweight challenger Kevin Mitchell has vowed to use his only professional defeat as his motivation to overcome champion Ricky Burns when they fight in Glasgow on 22 September. Mitchell suffered a third-round stoppage loss to Australia’s Michael Katsidis in May 2010 but has won his last two fights since then and believes it is [...]
Chance to make history pushes Cavendish on July 2, 2012 WORLD CHAMPION Mark Cavendish has revealed his desire to win the second stage of the Tour de France yesterday was inspired by a greater goal to make history. Though he has previously insisted the prospect of winning an Olympic gold medal at London 2012 is his greatest ambition, Cavendish performed exceptionally during yesterday’s 207.5-kilometre test [...]
Villas-Boas set for three-year deal at Spurs July 2, 2012 FORMER Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is today expected to be announced as Tottenham’s new manager as the search to replace the sacked Harry Redknapp reaches its conclusion. Tottenham’s failure to secure qualification for the Champions League was the overwhelming factor in Redknapp’s departure from White Hart Lane and Villas-Boas – who is expected to sign a [...]
Klitschko set for final fight July 2, 2012 BOXING: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will fight Germany’s Manuel Charr in Moscow on 8 September, and may retire afterwards to pursue a career within politics. “I will make a decision after the election,” he said. “Charr is young, hungry and undefeated. He is afraid of nobody, always marching forward.”
Lavezzi latest to join PSG July 2, 2012 FOOTBALL: Argentinian international forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has agreed a four-year contract to leave Napoli and sign for Paris St Germain. “There is a great project here, the opportunity to win titles and I want to contribute to that,” said Lavezzi. “This club will be even more important in the future.”
Fabio jumps through Hoops at loan July 2, 2012 FOOTBALL: QPR have signed Manchester United left-back Fabio da Silva on a season-long loan. “I’m so happy to be here,” he said. “This loan is so important for me in terms of my career. I want to play as many games as possible here.” Fabio’s twin brother, Rafael, meanwhile, has signed a new four-year contract [...]
Dernbach to miss rest of series July 2, 2012 CRICKET: Surrey bowler Jade Dernbach will miss the remainder of England’s one-day international series against Australia with a side strain suffered during their six-wicket victory on Sunday. But England are hopeful James Anderson will be fit for the rest of the series, despite his groin injury.
History making Spain reign once again in the Ukraine July 1, 2012 SPAIN (4) vs ITALY (0) SPAIN manager Vicente del Bosque last night lauded his players’ historical feat after La Roja became the first team to win three successive major international tournaments with a masterful European Championship final victory over Italy. First-half goals from David Silva and Jordi Alba were the product of Spain’s near-complete control [...]
Bopara hails England as Aussies lose again July 1, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Ravi Bopara said last night that the country has never had a better one-day side, after he helped his team-mates to a comfortable win against Australia at the Oval yesterday. The home team won by six wickets, waltzing to 252-4 with more than four overs left to go. Earlier in the day Australia [...]
Murray: Nadal absence won’t gift final place July 1, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray insists the absence from Wimbledon of rival Rafael Nadal does not guarantee him a place in Sunday’s final. Having beaten Marcos Baghdatis in four sets on Saturday, Murray today faces Marin Cilic, who also overcame Sam Querrey in five and a half demanding hours, and concedes he will need to improve [...]