Torn Fabregas set for Gunners return July 29, 2010 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas admits he is torn by his love for Barcelona and a sense of duty to the Gunners as he prepares to return to north London. Fabregas has seldom spoken about his desire to move back to his native Catalonia during a summer of uncertainty over the 23-year-old’s future. But he is [...]
Ngog double gives Roy perfect start July 29, 2010 RABOTNICKI (0) vs LIVERPOOL (2) LIVERPOOL striker David Ngog struck twice to get Roy Hodgson’s reign as manager off to a winning start in Macedonia. Ngog pounced on a defensive error after 18 minutes to put a callow Reds side ahead and volleyed a second before the hour. “Ngog has done well in all the [...]
HUGHES MOVES INTO THE COTTAGE July 29, 2010 MARK HUGHES has pledged to “move Fulham forward in the right direction” after being confirmed as the Premier League club’s new manager last night. The former Manchester City boss has signed a two-year contract at Craven Cottage and has already been linked with Aston Villa defender Luke Young.
Illustrious victory for Knight July 29, 2010 RACING: William Knight-trained Illustrious Blue was the big winner on day three of Glorious Goodwood after winning the Artemis Goodwood Cup. The 8-1 shot, ridden by Jim Crowley, beat off Electrolyser (33-1), Purple Moon (13-2) and odds-on favourite Age of Aquarius into the places. Meanwhile, Kieren Fallon led veteran Borderlescott (9-2fav) to a half-a-length victory [...]
Massa: I’m no No2 to Alonso July 29, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso despite being made to allow the Spaniard to pass in last Sunday’s German Grand Prix. “The time I say I’m a No2 driver, I will not race anymore,” said Massa ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. “I’ve spoken [...]
Howell leads Irish Open July 29, 2010 GOLF: England’s David Howell rolled back the years with a seven-under-par 64 to take the overnight lead on the opening day of the Irish Open. Howell, without a Tour win in four years, leads Australian Richard Green and South Korea’s Seung-yul Noh by a shot, while Darren Clarke is among a cluster of players a [...]
Briggs next up for Klitschko July 29, 2010 BOXING: Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight crown against former WBO champion Shannon Briggs, possibly in Hamburg, on 16 October.
RACING TRADER BILL ESDAILE’S TOP TIPS FROM GOODWOOD July 28, 2010 THE highlight of today’s card at Goodwood is the Group 2 Artemis Goodwood Cup (3.25pm) where Aidan O’Brien will be hoping AGE OF AQUARIUS can step into Yeats’ rather large hoofprints. His star stayer won this race in 2008 and 2006, and the new kid on the block should have a great chance of adding [...]
England must beware of Pakistan’s pace, but can claim the first Test July 28, 2010 ENGLAND vs PAKISTAN TODAY – 11.00AM SKY SPORTS 1 UNUSUALLY, England will host opponents that have played a Test series in this country more recently than they have when Pakistan head to Trent Bridge today. The visitors’ two matches against Australia ended in a creditable 1-1 draw which concluded on Saturday with a three-wicket win [...]
THE INSIDER July 28, 2010 Many horses find Goodwood very challenging and course form should never be underestimated here. Glorious Goodwood is also a severe test for punters and the key is not having too many bets. I will therefore restrict myself to just one selection today, PISCEAN in the closing 5 furlong handicap at 5.45pm. He won well at [...]