Lindsay sets sights on a medal as gamble pays off February 14, 2010 SARAH Lindsay admits her big medal gamble has been giving her sleepless nights in the build-up to her third Olympics. The 29-year old short track speed skater made the decision to focus solely on the 500m in Vancouver as opposed to the longer distances. But the move looked to have paid off after she progressed [...]
SPORT | In Brief February 14, 2010 Mitchell finally gets title shot BOXING: Londoner Kevin Mitchell has earned himself a shot for the WBO lightweight title in the summer. Mitchell, 25, knocked out Ignacio Mendoza at Wembley on Saturday to extend his record to 31-0 and become mandatory challenger for Michael Katsidis’s crown. Veteran Lane denied in India GOLF: Barry Lane’s bid [...]
Oracle end US wait for America’s Cup February 14, 2010 CHALLENGERS BMW Oracle ended an 18-year wait for an American team to reclaim the America’s Cup after clinching an unassailable 2-0 win over Swiss holders Alinghi in Spain. Software mogul Larry Ellison’s hi-tech trimaran beat the Alinghi catamaran by more than a kilometre in the second race yesterday to add to its success on Friday. [...]
Moore all set to land hat-trick with Harry February 11, 2010 HAVING sent out both Heathcote (2007) and Wingman (2008) to land the Totesport Trophy, it was snow and ice that prevented Gary Moore from attempting to land the hat-trick last year. However, his HARRY TRICKER looks the ideal type at around 7/1 for tomorrow’s prestigious £150,000 handicap hurdle. Our selection looked nothing special when campaigned [...]
THE INSIDER February 11, 2010 Golf seems to be a recurring theme at Lingfield which unfortunately means that they don’t have a sponsor. It’s a shame as it’s a great place to have a day out with friends and family. Racing in the UK has taken the bull by the horns to encourage racegoers in the last 24 months but [...]
Azzurri aggression no match for Johnno’s men February 11, 2010 ITALY VS ENGLAND Sunday – 2.00pm BBC1 MARTIN Johnson must be a relieved man. After at least a couple of aimless performances in November, his side looked progressive and threatening – all that he’d promised when he took the job. Both the victory and the way in which they withstood plenty of pressure from Wales [...]
Cole out for season with broken ankle February 11, 2010 CHELSEA defender Ashley Cole is sweating on his place in England’s World Cup squad after being ruled out for three months with a broken ankle. Cole, who suffered the injury during Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Everton, is unlikely to play again this season unless Chelsea reach the Champions League final. The left-back will miss England’s [...]
Underestimate Italians at your peril, warns Haskell February 11, 2010 ENGLAND’S try hero James Haskell has warned his side not to underestimate Italy on Sunday – insisting the Azzurri are capable of springing a Six Nations upset. The Italians have never beaten England since joining the Six Nations 10 years ago and are rank outsiders to break that duck when the pair lock horns in [...]
Seaman: Loyal Fabregas will follow Vieira’s path February 11, 2010 ARSENAL legend David Seaman expects captain Cesc Fabregas to resist a summer move to Barcelona and stay at the club until late in his career, like Patrick Vieira. Fabregas, 22, has been strongly linked with a return to his boyhood club at the end of the season, although both he and Barca have denied reports [...]
Same again for Johnson’s men in Rome February 11, 2010 AT 20-3 up and with a man advantage, England should really have put Wales to the sword at Twickenham last Saturday and racked up a 40-point score. It was a little bit of naivety on their side, but that comes with experience and didn’t hinder what was, otherwise, a very impressive win. This week against [...]