Ward beats Kessler for title November 22, 2009 BOXING: American Andre Ward was crowned WBA super-middleweight champion after beating Denmark’s Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night in California. Ward, 25, won by unanimous technical decision after the fight was stopped in the 11th round due to a cut on Kessler’s face. Former Olympic champion Ward said: “I’m dreaming. I can’t compare this to winning [...]
Venturi wins Becher Chase November 22, 2009 HORSE RACING: Vic Venturi followed in the footsteps of Black Apalachi to land trainer Dessie Hughes back-to-back wins in the Becher Chase. The 7-1 shot, ridden by Paddy Flood, hit the front before the final jump and beat Keenan’s Future and Royal Rosa into second and third over the Grand National fences at Aintree.
Dundee United beatCeltic at last November 22, 2009 FOOTBALL: Darren Dods scored a last-minute winner as Dundee United beat Celtic for the first time in 10 years 2-1. Barry Robson, playing against the side he used to skipper, put Celtic ahead from the spot. But substitute Jon Daly levelled for the home side before Dods popped up to head the decider.
Five-star Defoe runs riot as rampant Spurs smash nine November 22, 2009 TOTTENHAM striker Jermain Defoe revealed a last-minute change of boots helped him smash five second-half goals in an utter demolition of sorry Wigan. Peter Crouch, Aaron Lennon, a Chris Kirkland own goal and Niko Kranjcar all contributed to Spurs’ biggest ever top-flight victory. But Defoe stole the show after the interval, netting his hat-trick in [...]
60m plus Bosingwa: Bayern reveal Chelsea’s mega-bid for winger Ribery November 22, 2009 CHELSEA failed with a monster bid of almost £60m plus Jose Bosingwa for Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery in the summer, according to the German club. Ribery was one of Europe’s hottest properties over the close season, with a host of the continent’s leading sides attempting to prise him away from the Allianz Arena. The France [...]
Westwood clinches No1 spot in Dubai November 22, 2009 ENGLAND’S Lee Westwood celebrated the best performance of his career after victory at the Dubai World Championship saw him crowned Europe’s top player for the second time. Westwood shot a course-record 64 to end the tournament 23 under par, a massive six shots ahead of his closest challenger, compatriot Ross McGowan. The triumph earned the [...]
Johnson given assurances over 2011 World Cup November 22, 2009 ENGLAND chiefs are standing firm behind under-fire manager Martin Johnson, insisting his job is secure despite a turbulent autumn. Johnson’s England were beaten 19-6 by New Zealand on Saturday, a result that followed defeat to Australia and a narrow win over Argentina this month. And yet despite a record of eight defeats from his 14 [...]
Murray and Federer enjoy winning starts at O2 November 22, 2009 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray hailed his tactics after beating US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals. The world No4 came through 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in front of 17,000 fans at London’s O2 Arena to make the ideal start in Group A of the eight-man tournament. The [...]
Saracens stroll past Wasps to bridge the gap November 22, 2009 SARACENS cemented their place at the top of the Premiership with a comfortable 22-6 win over Wasps at Vicarage Road. A converted Schalk Brits try and Derick Hougaard’s drop-goal, either side of a Dave Walder penalty, made it 10-3 and Saracens led 13-6 at the break. Hougaard added another drop-goal as well as two penalties [...]
Rovers’ first away points perfect gift to Allardyce November 22, 2009 BLACKBURN gave their unwell manager Sam Allardyce the perfect tonic by beating his former club Bolton. Midfielder David Dunn curled the opener and the three points were sealed when Samuel Ricketts headed an own goal from 20 yards out. The result ensured the visitors picked up their first points away from home and assistant manager [...]