Onions makes South Africa weep again as England draw January 7, 2010 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss last night slammed South Africa’s “malicious” actions in the ball-tampering row after his side battled to a hard-earned draw in the third Test in Cape Town. Tail-ender Graham Onions saw off a fierce Proteas bowling onslaught for the second time in the series to help the tourists protect their 1-0 lead [...]
Venter: I did not mean to say ref was dishonest January 7, 2010 SARACENS director of rugby Brendan Venter last night told City A.M. he never intended to question the integrity of referee David Rose, after landing himself in hot water with post-match remarks at last weekend’s Premiership defeat to Leicester. Venter has been summoned to appear before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel on 19 January after [...]
I’ll prove I’m still a great at Man City, says Vieira January 7, 2010 FRANCE legend Patrick Vieira has vowed to show he is still one of the best midfielders in the world by playing a starring role for Manchester City. The Inter Milan enforcer, 33, flew to England yesterday to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to a deal set to be for an initial six [...]
Fixture chaos as big freeze hits weekend January 7, 2010 UNCERTAINTY hangs over what remains of the weekend’s sporting schedule after heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures claimed more fixtures yesterday. Four of tomorrow’s Championship football matches have already been called off, the League One and League Two programmes have been decimated, and all 10 Scottish Cup games have been postponed. Rugby union’s Premiership and Magners [...]
Ballack criticises Blues policy January 7, 2010 CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack admits the club’s quest for glory has been hampered by its ruthlessness towards managers – but is confident current boss Carlo Ancelotti will steer them to silverware. Blues owner Roman Abramovich has dispensed with four managers since Ballack arrived at Stamford Bridge three-and-a-half years ago – in which time they have [...]
Portsmouth deny player fire sale January 7, 2010 PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie insists there will be no mass exodus of players in the January transfer window despite the club’s financial problems. The troubled Fratton Park outfit face a winding-up order from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and are also subject to a transfer embargo for unpaid player fees. The club paid its [...]
Pacquiao-Mayweather clash off January 7, 2010 MANNY PACQUIAO’S promoter insists the prospective super-fight with Floyd Mayweather is off after mediation failed to resolve differences between the pair. Pacquiao pulled out of the proposed 13 March bout after Mayweather’s camp insisted on random drug tests in the build-up. Former judge Daniel Weinstein was brought in to act as an impartial negotiator, but [...]
Murray and Robson eye history January 7, 2010 TENNIS: Andy Murray and Laura Robson will be aiming to secure Great Britain’s first Hopman Cup final appearance when they face Russia today in Perth. World No4 Murray and 15-year-old Robson have struck up something of a rapport, winning both of their Group B games against Kazakhstan and Germany. “We haven’t played that much together [...]
McLeish coy on £11m Jones bid January 7, 2010 FOOTBALL: Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is staying tight-lipped about his interest in Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones. McLeish has admitted having bids rejected for Celtic’s Aiden McGeady and Liverpool’s Ryan Babel, but is coy about a reported £11m offer for Jones. “We have made enquiries about a lot of people,” said McLeish. “I don’t want to [...]
Man dies at Lakeside darts January 7, 2010 DARTS: A man who went to Lakeside to watch the BDO world championship was yesterday found dead under the frozen lake at the tournament’s venue. “It’s a tragedy,” said Robert Holmes of the British Darts Organisation. “A body was taken from the lake and it was someone who had been here to watch the darts. [...]