McCartney to design Team GB kit July 14, 2010 OLYMPICS: Fashion designer Stella McCartney has been picked to design British athletes’ kit for the London 2012 Games. McCartney will also oversee a range of leisurewear for fans, after being appointed creative director for the project by Team GB sponsors Adidas. The 38-year-old called it “an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, adding: “I have a million challenges. [...]
Torres back for Liverpool opener July 14, 2010 FOOTBALL: Liverpool expect striker Fernando Torres to recover from injury in time for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on 15 August. But the Spain star, who faces four weeks out with a thigh tear, will miss the start of their Europa League campaign. “He had an MRI scan yesterday which confirmed a small tear,” [...]
Paulinho triumphs in Tour stage July 14, 2010 CYCLING: Portuguese rider Sergio Paulinho won the 10th stage of the Tour de France as Andy Schleck maintained his lead in the overall classification. Paulinho, of Team RadioShack, beat Caisse d’Epargne’s Vasili Kiriyenka in a two-way sprint finish. British hope Mark Cavendish finished ninth, at the head of the peloton, to add 12 points to [...]
Watson stars with bat and ball July 14, 2010 CRICKET: Shane Watson claimed career-best bowling figures as Australia reclaimed the upper hand on day two of the first Test with Pakistan at Lord’s. Watson took 5-40, including the wicket of Pakistan’s top scorer Salman Butt (63), as they were bowled out for just 148 in reply to the Aussies’ 253. He then turned his [...]
In-form Rose can bloom on the Fife links July 13, 2010 ST ANDREWS is the finest golf course in the world. With its demanding links and a backdrop steeped in tradition, the course is looking as beautiful as ever and provides the perfect setting for this week’s Open Championship. Winning the Open at the Home of Golf is the crowning glory for any golfer, and, for [...]
Woods ditches putter after 11 years July 13, 2010 WORLD No1 Tiger Woods has opted for a change of putter for the first time in 11 years as he goes in search of a third straight Open success at the Home of Golf. Poor form on the greens has prompted Woods to ditch the model which helped him to win 13 of his 14 [...]
Looking through the key holes of the Open July 13, 2010 HAVING grown up in these parts and played the course hundreds of times, my preparation for this year’s Open Championship, working alongside Alvaro Quiros, has been slightly more relaxed than in previous years. After travelling all around the world, it’s great to be back home, and an honour as always to be at the best [...]
Arsenal cool over Fabregas shirt furore July 13, 2010 ARSENAL are understood to be relaxed about the future of Cesc Fabregas despite their captain causing a stir by wearing a Barcelona shirt during Spain’s World Cup celebrations. Fabregas has made no secret of his desire to return to Barca after seven seasons in north London and the Spanish champions have spent much of the [...]
Redknapp commits to Spurs until 2013 July 13, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has allayed uncertainty surrounding his future by signing a new contract committing him to White Hart Lane until 2013. Redknapp’s previous deal was due to expire next year but Spurs chiefs have moved to secure the coach who led them to their best ever Premier League finish last season. The 63-year-old’s [...]
Major number two well within McDowell’s reach July 13, 2010 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP FROM TOMORROW – 9.00AM BBC1/BBC2 RESCUING punters from their post-World Cup withdrawal, at 6.30am tomorrow morning the sound of club-on-ball will signal the start of the 139th Open Championship from St Andrews. There are few surprises at the top of the betting, with favourite Tiger Woods available at 11/2 on Betdaq ahead [...]