Venables defends Carlo firing May 24, 2011 FORMER England manager and Chelsea captain Terry Venables has defended owner Roman Abramovich’s decision to sack Double-winning boss Carlo Ancelotti. Venables believes the Italian was unlucky to lose his job just 12 months after leading the Blues to the Premier League and FA Cup. But the ex-QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham chief insists it is too [...]
Usmanov ups share offer May 24, 2011 UZBEK oil magnate Alisher Usmanov has upped the ante in the Arsenal power struggle by offering to buy shares at a bigger price than majority stakeholder Stan Kroenke. Usmanov, who currently owns just over 27 per cent of the north London club, has increased his offer to £14,000-a-share compared to the £12,500 he was understood [...]
Murray and Baltacha join Watson in round three May 24, 2011 WORLD No4 Andy Murray cruised into the second round of the French Open with a straight sets victory over qualifier Eric Prodon on another momentous day for British tennis at Roland Garros. After the heroics of teenager Heather Watson on Monday, Elena Baltacha ensured that, along with Murray, Britain will boast three players in the [...]
Giggs row casts shadow over Sir Alex and final May 24, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson attempted to brush off the controversy engulfing Ryan Giggs yesterday – but succeeded only in being dragged into the storm. So keen was Ferguson to avoid the topic, which has overshadowed preparations for the Champions League final, he told an aide to ban a journalist who asked a question [...]
Green back in England squad May 24, 2011 FOOTBALL: West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has been called into the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Switzerland. Fulham’s David Stockdale has pulled out as he is getting married on 3 June.
KP has milestone in mind May 24, 2011 CRICKET: England’s Kevin Pietersen has hit back at claims he’s fallen out of love with game ahead of tomorrow’s first Test by suggesting he won’t retire until he’s reached 10,000 Test runs.
Toulon release Henson May 24, 2011 RUGBY UNION: French Top 14 club Toulon have revealed that financial constraints underpinned their refusal to offer Gavin Henson a new contract.
LIPPI FITS BLUES BILL, SAYS VIALLI May 23, 2011 Ex-Chelsea boss believes Italian World Cup-winner has credentials to rival favourites Guus Hiddink and Marco van Basten for west London role EXCLUSIVE FRANK DALLERES FORMER Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli believes World Cup-winning ex- Italy coach Marcello Lippi is a credible rival to bookmakers’ favourites Guus Hiddink and Marco van Basten for the Stamford Bridge hot-seat. [...]
Morgan: IPL set me up for Test summer May 23, 2011 ENGLAND batsman Eoin Morgan insists he made the correct decision to gamble with his Test future by fulfilling his Indian Premier League commitments. The talented Irishman secured his inclusion for the first Test against Sri Lanka, which starts on Thursday, after scoring 193 against the tourists for the Lions in last week’s warm-up match. Ravi [...]
Well I Heather: Brit girl wins in Paris May 23, 2011 TEENAGER Heather Watson scored a landmark victory for British tennis yesterday by becoming the first woman from these shores to win a match at Roland Garros for 17 years. Watson, who turned 19 last week, is now projected to break the top 100 after the tournament following her 7-6, 6-1 victory over Stephanie Foretz Gacon. [...]