‘Look good, feel good, play good it’s the secret of my success’ November 10, 2009 “LOOK good, feel good, play good” wouldn’t exactly be the mantra for too many sporting champions, but for golfing hero Ian Poulter, it appears to be working a treat. Victory in the Singapore Open a fortnight ago has propelled the 33-year-old to a career-high 13th in the world rankings while all but securing his place [...]
Sir Nick sees dreams come true after receiving knighthood from the Queen November 10, 2009 SIX-TIME major winner Sir Nick Faldo spoke of his honour at being knighted by the Queen at a ceremony at Windsor Castle yesterday. The 52-year-old was handed the accolade for his achievements in golf, which make him the most successful British player in the modern era. “I had dreams as a young boy of being [...]
Rory targets Westwood and a place in history November 10, 2009 RORY MCILROY has Lee Westwood in his sights as he bids to become the youngest ever No1 in European Tour history. With two events to play, the 20-year-old lies second, just €52,321 behind Westwood, in the Race To Dubai rankings after his brilliant fourth place finish at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai last week. [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF November 10, 2009 All Black Carter hit with banRUGBY UNION: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will miss Saturday’s Test against Italy after being handed a one-match ban. The All Black, who was punished for a high tackle on Martin Roberts in last week’s win against Wales, will return to face England at Twickenham on 21 November. Carter, who [...]
Haye all set for Wembley showdown November 9, 2009 DAVID HAYE is setting his sights on a huge Wembley showdown with one of the Klitschko brothers next summer in a fight already being billed as the biggest in heavyweight history. Britain’s new heavyweight king is in talks with Wembley chiefs over a possible unification bout with champions Vitali or Wladimir after winning the WBA [...]
Hamilton Sr: Lewis is keen on Kimi deal November 9, 2009 LEWIS HAMILTON’S father has rubbished suggestions the British driver does not want Kimi Raikkonen to join him at McLaren. Raikkonen is tipped to move to McLaren next season, having been released by Ferrari with a year left on his contract. Reports had suggested Lewis Hamilton was opposed to the move, but his dad Anthony Hamilton [...]
My title win went to wire; Race to Dubai will too November 9, 2009 TOUCHING down on British soil yesterday as the European Seniors Tour Order of Merit winner for a third time was a feeling I’m barely able to put into words. Winning the first two in 2005 and 2006 was mind-blowing enough, but to reclaim the title from a great champion like Ian Woosnam, and with the [...]
Swann: KP may have to fight for place November 9, 2009 GRAEME SWANN insists England team-mate Kevin Pietersen is by no means assured of a place in the team when he makes his long-awaited return from injury. Pietersen joins up with the England squad in South Africa tomorrow after recovering from the Achilles tendon injury which ruled him out of the last three Ashes Tests in [...]
England call uncapped Doran-Jones into squad November 9, 2009 THE SCALE of England’s injury crisis was laid bare last night when manager Martin Johnson called up Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones. Doran-Jones, who will act as cover for Bath’s David Wilson ahead of Saturday’s clash with Argentina, has represented England Under-18s as well as Ireland Under-19s and Under-21s. But he has scant Premiership experience, having [...]
Captain Hoggard nets Leics deal November 9, 2009 CRICKET: Leicestershire yesterday won the race to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard on a three-year deal. Hoggard, 32, will captain the Foxes after opting to continue his career at Grace Road despite a late offer from Sussex. Hoggard was Yorkshire’s leading bowler last season with 43 wickets before being surprisingly released by the Tykes [...]