Portsmouth sold as club’s future safeguarded at last October 24, 2010 PORTSMOUTH’S future has been secured after the troubled club was sold following an 11th hour agreement with former owner Alexandre Gaydamak. Businessmen Balram Chainrai, Levi Kushnir and Deepak Chainrai struck a deal with the creditors to buy Pompey and bring the south coast side out of administration. “It is a huge relief because the future [...]
Hodgson delighted with Torres strike October 24, 2010 LIVERPOOL (2) vs BLACKBURN (1) LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson believes goal-shy striker Fernando Torres may have turned a corner after hitting a vital winner against Blackburn. The Spanish international scored only his second goal of the season in a much-needed victory over Rovers but Hodgson thinks Torres could be about to find his very best [...]
Johnson sweating on Flutey’s fitness October 24, 2010 CENTRE Riki Flutey added to England’s growing injury list after he limped off for Wasps with a calf problem during the first half of his side’s defeat against Northampton. The 30-year-old had to be helped from the field in the 31st minute and is now a major doubt for England’s opening autumn international against New [...]
In-form Alonso makes a splash in the rain to close in on title No3 October 24, 2010 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso insists the title is far from won despite taking a monumental step towards his third world championship with victory at the Korean Grand Prix. The Spaniard coped best with torrential conditions in the first ever race at the new Yeongam circuit, taking the chequered flag while Red Bull title rivals Mark Webber [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS October 24, 2010 A WEEKEND is a long time in sport – as this lot will attest. But while for some it was one to remember, others may wish they had never set foot out of the house. Here are this weekend’s heroes and villains. WINNER MATTEO MANASSERO At the tender age of 17 years and 188 days, Manassero [...]
McCoy passes 100-win mark October 21, 2010 HORSE RACING: Grand National winning jockey Tony McCoy recorded his 100th win of the season yesterday at Ludlow. McCoy has won every champion jockey title since 1996 and is 20 wins clear of rival Richard Johnson.
Flawless Lawrie leads in Spain October 21, 2010 GOLF: Paul Lawrie is the joint leader of the Castello Masters in Spain after carding a first round seven-under-par 64. The 41-year-old Scotsman notched four birdies in a row in a bogey-free round.
Fifa official pleads innocence October 21, 2010 FOOTBALL: A Nigerian Fifa official provisionally suspended over the World Cup bribery scandal has denied wrongdoing. Amos Adamu said: “Whilst I wholly refute all allegations made, I fully support the inquiry.”
Shaken Montgomerie suffers bruising in four-vehicle smash October 21, 2010 RYDER CUP captain Colin Montgomerie suffered “terrible shock” yesterday after a four-vehicle crash left him trapped inside his car. Montgomerie sustained severe bruising after a transit van swerved into his car on the A80 near Glasgow before two other vehicles smashed into the Scotsman’s BMW 7-series, sending it “spinning out of control.” Montgomerie later said: [...]
Hodgson slams Naples knife attacks on Reds fans after stalemate October 21, 2010 LIVERPOOL boss Roy Hodgson praised his travelling support after a 0-0 draw with Napoli overshadowed by the stabbing of four Reds fans. Six English and one Italian were hurt in a series of attacks in Naples in the lead up to last night’s Europa League fixture. “All I can say how grateful we are for [...]