Hart boosted by absence of Wales star March 24, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY goalkeeper Joe Hart admits Gareth Bale’s absence from tomorrow’s Euro 2012 qualifier has enhanced England’s chances of leaving Cardiff with a vital win. Bale has returned to Tottenham after failing to recover from a hamstring strain and Hart believes Wales will struggle to replace the winger who has been in such inspired form [...]
India defeat holders Australia March 24, 2011 CRICKET: India will face Pakistan in an eagerly anticipated World Cup semi-final after knocking reigning champions Australia out yesterday. Yuvraj Singh’s 57 not out helped India to a five-wicket victory in Ahmedabad, despite Ricky Ponting’s first century for 13 months. Sachin Tendulkar (53) and Gautam Gambhir (50) also made key contributions with the bat as [...]
Universities primed for race March 24, 2011 BOAT RACE: Cambridge will be looking to defend their title when they renew hostilities with Oxford in the 157th Boat Race tomorrow. The Light Blues are the favourites, with a heavier, older crew, but the Dark Blues are marshalled by experienced coach Sean Bowden, who has masterminded seven Oxford wins in a decade. Fans can [...]
Matthew in Canary Wharf final March 24, 2011 SQUASH: World No1 Nick Matthew will face fourth seed Peter Barker in today’s final of the ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic after both came through semi-finals last night at East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf. Barker saw off England team-mate James Willstrop in an epic clash before compatriot Matthew progressed when his opponent, Frenchman Gregory Gaulthier, [...]
I’m leaning towards Pisa in the Dubai World Cup… March 24, 2011 TOM Queally rides Twice Over for Henry Cecil in tomorrow’s Dubai World Cup and the pair are as short as 2/1 with Paddy Power to land the staggering £3,846,154 first prize. The triple Group One winner looked really impressive over course and distance at the beginning of the month and is definitely the one to [...]
Sri Lanka not home and dry against Three Lions March 24, 2011 SRI LANKA vs ENGLAND TOMORROW – 9.00 AM SKY SPORTS ENGLAND’S World Cup story has taken more twists and turns than a Bollywood classic and in spite of themselves – just as in all good movies – the protagonists of this tale still have the chance of a happy ending. If the Three Lions are [...]
England stars happy to be led by Terry March 23, 2011 ENGLAND striker Peter Crouch insists their is no unrest in the camp following John Terry’s reappointment as captain. Terry has controversially returned in place of Rio Ferdinand after being dropped from the role amid allegations over his private life a year ago. But Crouch believes Terry’s reappointment will bring renewed stability to the team in the [...]
Players more worried about staying in team March 23, 2011 WHEN England’s players run out at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday they will not care one bit that John Terry has been reinstated as captain. Their primary concern will be to play well enough to be picked again next time; I know that’s just how it is when you’re with the national team. Whether it [...]
Andrew: No beef with Sir Clive March 23, 2011 FORMER England international Rob Andrew claims he would have no problem working alongside Sir Clive Woodward after he was yesterday confirmed as the RFU’s new director of rugby operations. Andrew, whose previous position as elite rugby director had been made redundant, could be forced to work with Woodward should the RFU, as hotly tipped, appoint [...]
League cool on terrace return talk March 23, 2011 PRO-TERRACING campaigners have been dealt a blow after the Premier League said it would oppose calls to reintroduce standing areas in top-flight stadia. The Football Supporters’ Federation (FSF) is hopeful that the government will give thorough consideration to their petition for the return of standing areas, which were banned following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. [...]