Strauss wants 3-1 series win December 3, 2009 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss is hoping the rain holds off so his team can seal a historic triumph over South Africa in style today. With a 2-1 lead heading into the final match, even a washout would see England become only the second side to beat the Proteas in a one-day series on their own [...]
NO MAUR TENNIS FOR AMELIE December 3, 2009 FORMER Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo has called time on her career at the age of 30, admitting: “I don’t want to train any more.” The French former world No1 triumphed at both SW19 and the Australian Open in 2006 but has not played since this year’s US Open. She said yesterday: “It’s a bit sad, [...]
Sehwag sets sights on history December 3, 2009 CRICKET: India’s Virender Sehwag is on course to become the first batsman ever to hit three triple centuries in Tests after finishing day two of the third Test with Sri Lanka on an unbeaten 284. Sehwag hit 40 fours and seven sixes on his way to the fastest ever 250 in Test cricket. Indeed, only [...]
Khan’s looking to the future December 3, 2009 BOXING: Amir Khan admits he is already eyeing future opponents for his WBA light-welterweight crown – even before his first defence in?Newcastle tomorrow night against unbeaten Dmitriy Salita. “We’ll go in and sort this guy Salita out,” confident Khan said yesterday. “I can see in his eyes he’s worried. We’ll get this fight over with [...]
Sauber in, but Renault in question December 3, 2009 FORMULA ONE: Sauber were yesterday awarded the 13th and final slot on the Formula One grid next year, taking the place of Toyota. Meanwhile, reports in France have suggested that Renault could be ready to quit F1. Team chiefs are set to discuss the possibility at a board meeting next week.
Tough draw holds no fear for Capello December 3, 2009 ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello insists he is not worried about being placed in a so-called group of death at today’s draw for the 2010 World Cup finals. Their status as one of eight seeds means England will avoid tournament favourites Spain and Brazil at the first hurdle next summer in South Africa. But they could [...]
Carvalho: We’re better than under Jose December 3, 2009 RICARDO CARVALHO believes this current Chelsea side under Carlo Ancelotti is better than Jose Mourinho’s title-winning side of five years ago. Mourinho guided the Blues to their first top-flight success in 50 years back in 2005, losing just one game and conceding just 15 goals along the way. Ancelotti’s current side may have already lost [...]
Goal hero Gera hands Fulham a Euro lifeline December 3, 2009 FULHAM (1) vs CSKA SOFIA (0) ZOLTAN GERA netted the only goal to keep alive Fulham’s hopes of reaching the last 32 of the Europa League. The Hungarian struck after just 14 minutes to ensure the Cottagers’ fate will go right down to the wire in a fortnight’s time. Roma’s 2-1 victory over the Swiss [...]
Walcott suffers fresh blow to add to Wenger’s on-going woes December 3, 2009 ARSENAL’S injury woes have taken another turn for the worst with the news that Theo Walcott has picked up a slight hamstring strain. The winger will miss Saturday’s visit of Stoke City, joining Robin van Persie, Gael Clichy, Abou Diaby and Nicklas Bendtner on the sidelines. The Gunners, however, welcome back full-back Bacary Sagna, who [...]
Sharks pose a serious threat December 3, 2009 WELL, the 100 per cent record came to an end at Worcester last week, but I couldn’t be prouder of my Saracens side as we kept the unbeaten record in tact with a monumental effort at Sixways. As expected, last Friday night’s match was very tough, but we played very well in conditions which made [...]