Murray sacks coach Maclagan July 27, 2010 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray will go into next month’s US Open without a full-time coach after ending his three-year association with Miles Maclagan. It is claimed the world No4 has had a disagreement with Maclagan over the role of coaching consultant Alex Corretja. Corretja was initially brought in to advise Murray on his clay-court [...]
Kieswetter leads Sabres charge July 27, 2010 CRICKET: England wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter struck 33 off 28 balls to help Somerset through to the Friends Provident t20 Finals Day with a seven-wicket victory over Northamptonshire. A partnership of 147 from Mark Pettini (81) and Matt Walker (74no) helped Essex to finals day after they chased down 183-6 to beat Lancashire.
Maradona’s Argentina reign over July 27, 2010 FOOTBALL: Diego Maradona was last night axed as Argentina coach after the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) executive committee voted unanimously not to renew his contract. The former playing legend was reportedly keen to remain stay in the job but rejected a demand from AFA president Julio Grondona that he change his backroom staff following his [...]
England U19s out of Euros July 27, 2010 FOOTBALL: England’s Under-19s crashed out of the European Championships after a 3-1 semi-final defeat to Spain. Noel Blake’s side fell behind early on when Liverpool youngster Dani Pacheco notched for Spain, and Keko soon strolled through the defence to make it two. Tottenham midfielder John Bostock’s fine volley reduced the arrears before half-time but a [...]
Villa play hard ball in Milner chase after ‘amicable’ talks July 26, 2010 ASTON VILLA have sent Manchester City a hands-off message over their pursuit of James Milner after holding showdown talks with the England midfielder. Villa described discussions with the player as “amicable” after he returned to training yesterday for the first time since the World Cup. But they warned they plan to take Milner on a [...]
Balotelli closes in on City move July 26, 2010 MARIO BALOTELLI’S agent has dismissed speculation the striker has signed a deal with Manchester City – but expects the transfer to be completed in the next couple of days. Reports in the Italian press claimed that the Inter Milan youngster had already put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the mega-rich Eastlands club, [...]
Schumacher backs Ferrari in orders row July 26, 2010 MICHAEL SCHUMACHER has backed former team Ferrari in the team orders row, which marred Sunday’s German Grand Prix. The Italian team were fined $10,000 by the FIA for asking Felipe Massa to make way for team-mate Fernando Alonso to pass and lead home a Ferrari 1-2 at Hockenheim. But Schumacher, who was involved in a [...]
I can lead Britain’s Euro gold rush, insists fit-again Ennis July 26, 2010 JESSICA ENNIS says she’s fit and ready to lead a Great Britain gold rush in the European Championship, starting today. The 24-year-old world heptathlon champion arrives in Barcelona as one of Britain’s best medal hopes after recovering from an ear infection. Ennis has been made captain of a British team looking to achieve a record [...]
Real great Raul leaves door open to England swansong July 26, 2010 REAL MADRID legend Raul insists he could yet make a surprise switch to the Premier League after bringing down the curtain on his glorious spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 33-year-old, who began his career at Real and went on to win 16 titles with the Spanish club, yesterday denied a widely-anticipated transfer to German [...]
Mascherano poised to quit Liverpool as Hodgson’s powers of persuasion fail July 26, 2010 LIVERPOOL midfielder Javier Mascherano looks set to shatter the fragile optimism surrounding Roy Hodgson’s reign by quitting Anfield. The Argentina midfielder is thought to have been told he can leave after holding talks with Hodgson upon his return form holiday yesterday. Mascherano is wanted by Inter Milan, where Rafael Benitez, the man who signed him [...]