More history for Martin December 14, 2009 GOLF: Spaniard Pablo Martin created more European Tour history after claiming the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa. Two years after becoming the first amateur to win on the circuit, the 23-year-old has now become the first player ever to capture titles both as an amateur and a professional. The Malaga player, who had scored [...]
Yelling joy but Farah collapses December 14, 2009 ATHLETICS: Britain’s long distance hope Mo Farah had to be carried away on a stretcher after securing a second place finish at the European Cross Country Championships. Farah, who won the event in 2006, collapsed at the line after missing out to Spain’s Alemayehu Bezabeh in Dublin. It still proved a good day, however, for [...]
I had no knowledge, says Woods’ caddy Williams December 14, 2009 TIGER WOODS’S caddie Steve Williams insists he had no knowledge of the world No1’s “infidelity”. Woods is currently taking an indefinite break from golf following revelations about his private life. “I had no knowledge of what was going on. If I did, I would say I did. I’m an honest person,” said Williams. “When he [...]
Haye trainer has no fear from Klitschko defence December 14, 2009 DAVID HAYE’S trainer Adam Booth is confident he has hatched a plan to beat Vitali Klitschko after the Ukrainian retained his WBC heavyweight title in Berne, Switzerland, on Saturday night. Klitschko condemned American Kevin Johnson to his first defeat with a unanimous points victory but his laboured performance failed to impress Booth. “It was a [...]
Quins hopes dashed by slick Sharks December 14, 2009 HEAD coach John Kingston insisted his Harlequins side will not roll over for Sale in Friday’s reverse clash after the Sharks finally put paid to their faint Heineken Cup hopes at The Stoop. The Quins scored three tries and conceded four in a thrilling tie which was effectively won by a memorable score from England [...]
Picking star Anderson is a ‘small risk’ warns Strauss December 14, 2009 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss admits England are taking a “small risk” in picking star bowler James Anderson for the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday. Anderson has been struggling with a knee injury but was risked for 15 overs in the final warm-up match before the series opener at Centurion. The Lancastrian weighed in with [...]
Spurs star faces police probe after fan claim December 14, 2009 POLICE last night confirmed they are investigating an alleged assault by Tottenham full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto on one of his own fans at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The 25-year-old Cameroon international confronted a fan near the dug-out shortly after Spurs’ shock 1-0 defeat by Wolves and had to be dragged away by assistant manager Joe [...]
Wenger rant fires Gunners December 14, 2009 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas admitted a furious dressing room tirade from manager Arsene Wenger was the inspiration behind the Anfield comeback which reignited the Gunners’ title hopes. Wenger’s side were punished for a poor first half display by Dirk Kuyt’s 41st minute opener. But after stunning his side into action with a furious outburst at [...]
Chelsea boss Carlo keeps faith in Cech December 7, 2009 CHELSEA vs. APOEL NICOSIA CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti insists he still has full faith in Petr Cech despite holding the goalkeeper responsible for Saturday’s shock defeat at Manchester City. Cech’s poor positioning allowed Carlos Tevez to curl home a match-winning free-kick and slash the Blues’ lead at the top of the Premier League to two [...]
British Grand Prix saved in 310m deal December 7, 2009 MOTORSPORT chief Damon Hill admits a deal to save the British Grand Prix was only finally struck after weeks of hard bargaining. Silverstone officials confirmed yesterday that the oldest race on the Formula One calendar would remain at the circuit for another 17 years. The announcement banished fears that a British date could be lost [...]