Kaymer flunks chance to usurp Westwood as Bjorn wins in Qatar February 6, 2011 ENGLAND’S Lee Westwood retained top spot in the world rankings as Germany’s Martyn Kaymer failed to capitalise on his chance to depose him at the Qatar Masters. Kaymer, 26, needed a top-two finish to become No1 but could only manage a tie for 28th place as Westwood failed to make the cut. The tournament was [...]
Gerrard out of England match February 6, 2011 LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard will not play in England’s friendly in Denmark on Wednesday. His groin injury, and the absence of Rio Ferdinand, means England will have to name a new captain.
Old Firm cup clash ends in draw February 6, 2011 RANGERS and Celtic both had men sent off as they drew 2-2 in the Scottish Cup fifth round at Ibrox. Rangers lead 2-1 at half-time in a heated affair but an equaliser from Celtic captain Scott Brown ensured a replay.
Van der Vaart suffers calf injury February 6, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S Rafael van der Vaart has pulled out of Holland’s friendly against Austria in midweek. He hurt his calf in the 2-1 win over Bolton on Saturday.
Khan to fight McCloskey February 6, 2011 England’s Amir Khan will defend his WBA light-welterweight title against Northern Ireland’s European champion Paul McCloskey in the spring after an agreement was finally reached between the two camps. Negotiations had broken down some weeks ago but the fight is now scheduled to take place at Manchester’s MEN Arena on 16 April. Bolton fighter Khan [...]
Irish Hennessy delayed February 6, 2011 The Irish Hennessy Gold Cup will take place this Saturday after theweekend’s meeting at Leopardstown was postponed. Several Cheltenham Festival hopefuls, including Joncol, were set to feature but heavy rain meant the card was called off following inspection. Course manager Tom Burke said: “In total we’ve had 17mm [of rain] since Saturday afternoon, which is [...]
Di Matteo stunned at his sacking February 6, 2011 ROBERTO DI MATTEO admitted he was “surprised and disappointed” after being sacked by West Bromwich Albion. The former Chelsea midfielder was placed on gardening leave yesterday with the Baggies outside the relegation zone on goal difference. A statement released by Di Matteo through the League Manager’s Association read: “I was extremely surprised and disappointed to be relieved of [...]
We’ll win it for Hartley, vows Tindall February 3, 2011 ENGLAND captain Mike Tindall last night warned Wales coach Warren Gatland that his baiting of Dylan Hartley has fired up the whole team for the RBS 6 Nations opener in Cardiff this evening. Gatland stirred up the hornets’ nest last week ahead of an encounter that rarely needs extra spice when he singled out hooker [...]
Johnson urges Red Rose to be ruthless in Cardiff showdown February 3, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has ordered his team to show no mercy to a Wales side drained of confidence by a seven-match winless run. “If you haven’t won for a long time, you get that feeling of ‘when is the next one going to come from?’ We can control that in the game,” he said. [...]
Wenger raps Moyes over Fabregas row February 3, 2011 Everton boss wrong to go public with things he “pretended to hear”, blasts Gunners chief ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has taken a swipe at Everton boss David Moyes over his accusation that Cesc Fabregas aimed verbal abuse at referee Lee Mason. Moyes incensed Wenger by claiming Fabregas should have been shown a red card for [...]