Showman Lewis the last of a dying breed July 7, 2011 Formula One legend Fittipaldi says the sport would be duller without risk taker Hamilton FORMER world champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes criticism of Lewis Hamilton’s supposed reckless driving is over exaggerated and that the sport would be far less popular without its one remaining “showman”. The British star heads into his home race at Silverstone this [...]
DUTCH DISASTER: ONE DEAD AND 16 HURT AS TWENTE’S ROOF FALLS IN July 7, 2011 DISASTER struck Dutch club FC Twente yesterday when a section of their stadium collapsed leaving one person dead and 16 in hospital. The roof is reported to have collapsed after two support beams buckled, although the reason as to why this happened has yet to be discovered. The work was being carried out as part of [...]
Modric left confused by move saga, says Harry July 7, 2011 CHELSEA transfer target Luka Modric has been left “confused” by the speculation linking him with a move from Tottenham, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. Modric has been the subject of one failed bid from Spurs’ west London rivals, while both Manchester clubs are reported to have an interest in securing the services of the Croatia [...]
Hatton opts to hang up his gloves for good July 7, 2011 FORMER world champions Ricky Hatton has formerly announced his retirement from boxing. Hatton hasn’t been in the ring since his brutal defeat at the hands of Manny Pacquiao in May 2009 and, despite being linked with several big-name fights since, most notably against – Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr – the Hitman has now called [...]
McIlroy defends laid back approach to Open campaign July 7, 2011 US OPEN champion Rory McIlroy has responded to Colin Montgomerie and others questioning his decision to take three weeks off before next week’s Open. Montgomerie, McIlroy’s former Ryder Cup captain, believes the Northern Irishman should have played in an event in the three-week gap between Congressional and Sandwich. But McIlroy, after practising at Royal St George’s, said: [...]
Boasson Hagen shows the Sky really is the limit July 7, 2011 EDVALD BOASSON HAGEN claimed Team Sky’s first Tour de France stage success in torrential rain in Normandy. Another punishing day in the saddle saw the riders take on the 2011 Tour’s longest stage, the 226.5-kilometres from Dinan to Lisieux. And Norwegian Boasson Hagen (right) accelerated off the wheel of team-mate Geraint Thomas to triumph ahead [...]
City to test Uefa’s new laws with naming rights deal July 7, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY are closing in on a record £100m sponsorship deal which will see Etihad Airways take the naming rights to the City of Manchester Stadium. Any agreement will enhance the ambitious Abu Dhabi owned club’s chances of meeting Uefa’s soon to be imposed financial fair play laws (FFP). City, involved in the Champions League for [...]
Yardy to make Sussex return July 7, 2011 CRICKET: Michael Yardy will captain Sussex against Glamorgan at Hove on Tuesday after returning from his second break from cricket. The 30-year-old spinner has not played since the FL t20 defeat to Middlesex on 10 June. Yardy returned home early from the World Cup earlier this year after suffering from depression.
Sunderland sign United duo July 7, 2011 FOOTBALL: Sunderland have continued their summer investment drive with the signings of former Manchester United defenders Wes Brown and John O’Shea. Both players have agreed four-year deals and could still be joined on Wearside by a third United player Darron Gibson.
Robinson retires for good July 7, 2011 RUGBY UNION: World Cup winner and former British Lion winger Jason Robinson, 36, has officially announced his retirement from the game. Robinson played his last game in the Premiership for Sale Sharks four years ago but spent last season with National Two (North) side Fylde.