Benayoun abused as Chelsea fail to shine under Villas-Boas July 21, 2011 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas blamed stifling heat after a scrappy 1-0 victory over a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur which was marred by racial abuse of Yossi Benayoun. An own goal from opposition substitute goalkeeper Mohd Izham Tarmizi handed the Blues a late win in the first match of their pre-season tour of Asia. However [...]
Schleck launches challenge but Voeckler clings to yellow jersey July 21, 2011 LAST year’s runner-up Andy Schleck ignited his bid for a maiden Tour de France title with a gutsy breakaway victory in yesterday’s gruelling 18th stage. On a day when the pre-race favourites were expected to make their move, the Leopard Trek rider surged clear to win by more than two minutes. The margin was not [...]
Caddie hits out at Tiger over axeing July 21, 2011 CADDIE Steve Williams has fired a parting shot at Tiger Woods, who sacked him this week after 12 years, accusing the former world No1 of abusing his loyalty. Williams, who was by Woods’s side for 13 of his 14 Major wins, said he had lost “a tremendous amount of respect” for the American over his [...]
Mark Spitz reveals how to swim like an Olympic great July 21, 2011 As a few City A.M. readers prepare for London Triathlon, the gold medal hero explains how to make a splash IKNOW more than anyone how tough swimming can be, let alone swimming in open water and then following it up with a cycle and a run, so big respect to anyone doing a triathlon. Hopefully [...]
Fulham march on past Crusaders July 21, 2011 FOOTBALL: Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson scored as Fulham beat Crusaders 4-0 at Craven Cottage last night. The win, which also featured strikes from Damien Duff and Steve Sidwell, sealed a 7-1 aggregate victory to reach the third round of the Europa League qualifiers.
Hamilton wary of German jinx July 21, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Britain’s Lewis Hamilton fears his world title could be dashed at this weekend’s German Grand Prix. The McLaren driver, who has finished ninth and 18th on his last two visits, said: “This circuit can bite you.”
Khan to prove doubters wrong July 21, 2011 BOXING: Amir Khan says sparring with Manny Pacquiao has prepared him for anything Zab Judah throws at him in Saturday’s world title fight. “When I get hit by 154-pound guys, I get straight back at them,” he said. “That’s my style.”
Battle to be best of the Tests to end all square July 20, 2011 ENGLAND vs INDIA Today – 11 am Sky Sports 1 AFTER two and a half years of hard work England have the chance to officially become the number one Test side in the world. To do that they will need to beat incumbent rulers India by at least two clear Tests, with the sides about [...]
Nathaniel can strike with conditions to suit July 20, 2011 THE King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday is the UK’s most prestigious open-age horserace and this year’s renewal is absolutely mouthwatering. Workforce has been the subject of significant support during the week due to the softening ground and he undoubtedly has the best form. However, he had a very hard [...]
Strauss calls for repeat of Ashes effort July 20, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss believes beating India on home soil will require an effort on par with winning the Ashes in Australia. The eagerly anticipated four Test series between the two sides vying to be ranked the No1 Test team in the world begins at Lord’s today with Strauss confident his team are on the [...]