Cleverly eyes Bellew rematch May 1, 2012 ■ BOXING: Wales’s WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will consider a rematch with Tony Bellew if he fails to secure a unification bout against another champion. “He [Bellew] looked impressive and that’s an option,” said Cleverly, who controversially outpointed Bellew last October. “If he had a world title then that would help, we could have [...]
Brailsford sets Wiggins target May 1, 2012 ■ CYCLING: Team Sky’s team principal Dave Brailsford says Bradley Wiggins’ priority is to defend his Criterium du Dauphine title before he targets the Tour de France. “Our intention is for Bradley to defend his title,” he said.
Mancini mocks Ferguson after City go top April 30, 2012 Blues manager dismisses counterpart as his side regain control of the title race MANCHESTER CITY 1 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini laughed off Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson’s complaints about his conduct towards the match officials, after they returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time [...]
ANALYSIS: RUN-IN April 30, 2012 Remaining fixtures ● Man Utd: Swansea (h), 6 May Sunderland (a), 13 May ● Man City: Newcastle (a), 6 May QPR (h), 13 May Form: last 10 games ● Man Utd: D, 4-4, Everton (h) 22 Apr W, 4-0, Aston Villa (h) 15 Apr L, 1-0, Wigan (a) 11 Apr W, 2-0, QPR (h) 8 [...]
Podolski: Style of play lured me to Arsenal April 30, 2012 GERMANY forward Lukas Podolski admits Arsenal’s swashbuckling style was a key factor in his decision to join the Gunners next season. Podolski’s widely expected move, in a deal thought to be worth around £10m, was confirmed by both Arsenal and the 26-year-old’s current club FC Cologne yesterday. The versatile attacker’s imminent arrival represents a coup [...]
Roy’s right man, but don’t judge on Euro 2012 April 30, 2012 THE Football Association may have raised a few eyebrows by moving to appoint Roy Hodgson as England manager ahead of Harry Redknapp, but I’m very comfortable with it. As far as motivators go, Redknapp is top of the tree, but the job – especially this role, which incorporates overseeing aspects of England’s technical development from [...]
Rival Redknapp backs Hodgson to succeed as England manager April 30, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes West Brom counterpart Roy Hodgson will be a success as England manager if, as anticipated, the Football Association appoint him today. Hodgson met with a four-man FA panel, consisting of FA chairman David Bernstein, general secretary Alex Horne, director of football development Trevor Brooking and Club England managing director Adrian [...]
Defeat in Chambers case won’t end our fight for reform, says BOA April 30, 2012 THE BRITISH Olympic Association has vowed to continue its fight to ban past dopers from representing Team GB at future Games, despite losing the legal battle to enforce that selection policy at London 2012. BOA chairman Lord Moynihan called the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling, which was confirmed yesterday and opens the door for [...]
Cipriani makes early Oz exit April 30, 2012 ■ RUGBY UNION: Fly-half Danny Cipriani has left Australian side Melbourne Rebels to make an early start at Sale as he attempts to return to the England fold. Cipriani, who agreed a deal to join the Premiership club in March, was expected to stay in Australia until their season’s end. “I’ve made no secret of [...]
Donald predicts short reign April 30, 2012 ■ GOLF: England’s Luke Donald imminently expects to relinquish his position as world No1 to Rory McIlroy after regaining top spot on Sunday with his third-placed finish in the Zurich Classic. “It’s been going back and forth a little bit. Rory’s turn next week,” said Donald.