Pair retire to take coaching roles August 4, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Wales wing Mark Jones and Ireland flanker Simon Easterby have both announced their retirements from the game to take out coaching positions with Magners Leaguers Scarlets. Jones, 30, won 47 caps for Wales in an injury-ravaged career and takes up the role of skills coach, while 35-year-old Easterby has accepted a two-year contract [...]
Sehwag leads India charge August 4, 2010 CRICKET: Virender Sehwag struck 17 fours in a dazzling unbeaten 97 as India closed day two of the third and final Test with Sri Lanka in Colombo on 180-2 – still 245 runs behind their hosts. Thilan Samaraweera making an unbeaten 137 – his 12th Test century – as Sri Lanka were bowled out for [...]
Hampshire land Hughes August 4, 2010 CRICKET: Australia opener Phil Hughes has agreed a deal to join Hampshire for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old left-hander has been drafted in to replace departing South African Neil McKenzie, and is expected to make his debut against Lancashire on 31 August. Hughes said: “I’ve heard so much about the culture, team spirit [...]
Torres vows to stay loyal in Kop pledge August 3, 2010 FERNANDO TORRES yesterday ended months of speculation about his future by pledging to stay with Liverpool. The £60m-rated striker had been linked with moves to Manchester City and Chelsea but has now reassured Reds fans that his commitment to Liverpool is as strong as ever. “My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the [...]
Blues edge closer to £17m Ramires deal August 3, 2010 CHELSEA are set to unveil Brazilian star Ramires as their new £17m signing today. The 23-year-old midfield ace will undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge this morning after the Premier League champions agreed a deal with Portuguese club Benfica. Right-sided Ramires, who has 16 caps for Brazil, is expected to put pen-to-paper on a four-year [...]
Is it the end for Fred after new setback? August 3, 2010 THE longevity of Andrew Flintoff’s career was thrown into question again yesterday when his long-awaited comeback from injury was curtailed by yet another setback. The injury-plagued 32-year-old was due to return to action with Lancashire’s second string this week after spending a year on the sidelines following two knee operations. But the all-rounder wasn’t deemed [...]
Hughes hails perfect fit as Al Fayed slams Hodgson August 3, 2010 MARK HUGHES believes his appointment as Fulham boss as a “good fit” and has targeted a top-10 finish. Hughes, 46, was last week confirmed as Roy Hodgson’s successor after the Cottagers’ move for Ajax boss Martin Jol fell through. And in an unexpected twist at yesterday’s press conference, Cottagers owner Mohamed Al Fayed accused former [...]
SUMMER SALES August 3, 2010 Hammers land Ben Haim WEST HAM have further strengthened their squad after landing Israeli defender Tal Ben Haim on a five-month loan deal. The 28-year-old former Chelsea and Manchester City centre-back played under Hammers boss Avram Grant at Portsmouth and is the fourth new arrival at Upton Park. Grant also says he does not want [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF August 3, 2010 Tendulkar in record books again CRICKET: Sachin Tendulkar yesterday became the most capped player in Test history after walking out for his 169th appearance for India. The 37-year-old surpassed the record set by former Australia captain Steve Waugh on day one of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Tendulkar, however, couldn’t prevent Sri [...]
Move was too dangerous, admits Schu August 2, 2010 MICHAEL Schumacher last night apologised to his former Ferrari team-mate Rubens Barrichello after accepting his controversial blocking manoeuvre at Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix was too dangerous. The seven-time world champion was handed a 10-place grid penalty for the next race after the defensive move forced Barrichello to within centimetres of a concrete wall as the [...]