Hammers manger Grant pledges to keep spending July 26, 2010 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant insists his summer spending is not finished as he prepares for his first season in charge at Upton Park. Grant has already enticed German midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger, French striker Frederic Piquionne and Mexican World Cup star Pablo Barrera to east London. But the Israeli still hopes to land his former [...]
LOOK WHO’S BACK! July 26, 2010 ENGLAND World Cup winner Jason Robinson has been tempted out of retirement by National League Two club Fylde next season. Flying winger Robinson, who turns 36 on Friday, retired from playing in 2007 and spent a 14-month spell as head coach of Sale, which ended in April. He joins up again with his ex-England coach [...]
Harbinger rated as world’s best July 26, 2010 RACING: Harbinger has been rated as the top horse in world racing after his King George VI success on Saturday. Sir Michael Stoute’s four-year-old was handed a rating of 135 – up 13lb from 123 – after his impressive 11-length success at Ascot. The rating is just one pound below that of last year’s iconic [...]
Ailing Federer calls on Annacone July 26, 2010 TENNIS: Roger Federer has turned to Lawn Tennis Association coach Paul Annacone for a “test period” in order to rediscover his best form. The 16-time Grand Slam winner has slipped to third in the world rankings after losing in the quarter-finals of the last two Slams. Annacone, Tim Henman’s former coach, quits as head coach [...]
Captain Kumar leads Sri Lanka July 26, 2010 CRICKET: Kumar Sangakkara and Tharanga Paranavitana both hit centuries as Sri Lanka rallied to 312-2 on day one of the second Test against India in Colombo. Leading 1-0 from the first Test, Sri Lanka won the toss and began strongly with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan making 54 before captain Sangakkara (130no) and Paranavitana (100) continued the [...]
Hants and Notts reach t20 semis July 26, 2010 CRICKET: James Vince’s 66 not out helped Hampshire to a five-wicket win over Warwickshire with one ball to spare and ensured their place at the Friends Provident t20 finals day at their home ground of the Rose Bowl. Joining them in the last four are Nottonghamshire, who successfully stifled Sussex to record a 13-run win [...]
Ferrari rapped amid team orders probe July 25, 2010 FERRARI were last night slapped with a $100,000 fine by the FIA after appearing to implement team orders following their one-two at the German Grand Prix. The Italian team could face further sanctions from the sport’s governing body after Felipe Massa let team-mate Fernando Alonso past to win the race and close the gap at [...]
Stevie and Joe will help us keep Torres, says Dalglish July 25, 2010 LIVERPOOL legend Kenny Dalglish is backing Fernando Torres to follow in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard and commit his future to the club. Torres is yet to discuss his future with new Reds boss Roy Hodgson and is being linked to a £60m move to Chelsea. Captain Gerrard reassured the club of his intention to [...]
Higgins was the best, but for him, I may never have taken the game up July 25, 2010 BUT for Alex Higgins we might never have had Ronnie O’Sullivan. Inspired by the Irishman’s flamboyant style and dynamic approach to the game, a young O’Sullivan, aged around seven or eight, hopped from one snooker club to another near his Essex home to develop his skills. As a result, a star was born. Three-time world [...]
King Contador claims third crown as Cav ends on high July 25, 2010 ALBERTO CONTADOR cruised to his third Tour de France title in four years after Britain’s Mark Cavendish clinched the final stage in Paris for the second year running. Contador ensured Spain held onto the yellow jersey for the fifth successive year after safely arriving at the Champs Elysees 39 seconds ahead of nearest rival Andy [...]