Ailing Federer calls on Annacone July 26, 2010 TENNIS: Roger Federer has turned to Lawn Tennis Association coach Paul Annacone for a “test period” in order to rediscover his best form. The 16-time Grand Slam winner has slipped to third in the world rankings after losing in the quarter-finals of the last two Slams. Annacone, Tim Henman’s former coach, quits as head coach [...]
Captain Kumar leads Sri Lanka July 26, 2010 CRICKET: Kumar Sangakkara and Tharanga Paranavitana both hit centuries as Sri Lanka rallied to 312-2 on day one of the second Test against India in Colombo. Leading 1-0 from the first Test, Sri Lanka won the toss and began strongly with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan making 54 before captain Sangakkara (130no) and Paranavitana (100) continued the [...]
Hants and Notts reach t20 semis July 26, 2010 CRICKET: James Vince’s 66 not out helped Hampshire to a five-wicket win over Warwickshire with one ball to spare and ensured their place at the Friends Provident t20 finals day at their home ground of the Rose Bowl. Joining them in the last four are Nottonghamshire, who successfully stifled Sussex to record a 13-run win [...]
Ferrari rapped amid team orders probe July 25, 2010 FERRARI were last night slapped with a $100,000 fine by the FIA after appearing to implement team orders following their one-two at the German Grand Prix. The Italian team could face further sanctions from the sport’s governing body after Felipe Massa let team-mate Fernando Alonso past to win the race and close the gap at [...]
Stevie and Joe will help us keep Torres, says Dalglish July 25, 2010 LIVERPOOL legend Kenny Dalglish is backing Fernando Torres to follow in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard and commit his future to the club. Torres is yet to discuss his future with new Reds boss Roy Hodgson and is being linked to a £60m move to Chelsea. Captain Gerrard reassured the club of his intention to [...]
Higgins was the best, but for him, I may never have taken the game up July 25, 2010 BUT for Alex Higgins we might never have had Ronnie O’Sullivan. Inspired by the Irishman’s flamboyant style and dynamic approach to the game, a young O’Sullivan, aged around seven or eight, hopped from one snooker club to another near his Essex home to develop his skills. As a result, a star was born. Three-time world [...]
King Contador claims third crown as Cav ends on high July 25, 2010 ALBERTO CONTADOR cruised to his third Tour de France title in four years after Britain’s Mark Cavendish clinched the final stage in Paris for the second year running. Contador ensured Spain held onto the yellow jersey for the fifth successive year after safely arriving at the Champs Elysees 39 seconds ahead of nearest rival Andy [...]
‘He was genius, but there was also the other side’ July 25, 2010 TRIBUTES continued to flood in last night for the first true legend of snooker, Alex Higgins, who died on Saturday, aged 61, following a long battle with cancer. With his enigmatic approach to the game, the ‘Hurricane’ became the first true bastion of ‘sexy snooker’, helping the raise the profile of the sport to a [...]
New boy Kolarov backs City to rule Europe July 25, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY’S latest recruit Aleksandar Kolarov believes the club can become kings of Europe. The Serbian full-back turned down offers from several other clubs to join Roberto Mancini’s men in a £19m deal from Lazio. And the 24-year-old has already set his sights on winning silverware – including the top prize in European football.“The Premier [...]
Miller revels in tough call as Morgan edges Bopara July 25, 2010 NATIONAL selector Geoff Miller admits he was forced into making a number of difficult decisions on announcing the England squad for Thursday’s first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge. In-form Essex batsman Ravi Bopara was the most notable absentee, losing out to Middlesex’s Eoin Morgan, while fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad got the nod over all-rounder [...]