Lescott absence is blamed on injury as Redknapp denies making Bassong bid August 2, 2009 EVERTON boss David Moyes last night played down speculation over Joleon Lescott’s future at the club after the England defender was absent from yesterday’s friendly at Coventry. Lescott is at the centre of an intense public pursuit by Manchester City, who are reportedly ready to table an offer of around £22m for the 26-year-old this [...]
Sir Bobby Robson’s family ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes August 2, 2009 THE family of Sir Bobby Robson have said they are “humbled and overwhelmed” by the public response to his death on Friday. The County Durham-born former England manager lost his long battle against cancer at the age of 76. Around 15,000 supporters have visited Newcastle’s St James’ Park over the weekend to lay flowers, banners, [...]
Tancock strikes gold as GB enjoy record showing August 2, 2009 LIAM TANCOCK claimed his second world record in 24 hours to win Britain’s second gold medal at the World Championships in Rome last night. Tancock won the final of the 50m backstroke in a time of 24.04secs, beating the mark he set in his Saturday’s semi-final by 0.04secs. It added to the gold medal won [...]
Matthew claims Open title August 2, 2009 GOLF: Catriona Matthew hit three successive birdies on the back nine to become the first Scot to win the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes. A nervous start to her final round saw Matthew squander her three-stroke overnight lead, only to hit back with birdies on 13, 14 and 15 to [...]
Witter’s a quitter in California August 2, 2009 BOXING: Junior Witter threw away any hopes of an all-British showdown with Amir Khan after surprisingly quitting in his bid to win back the vacant WBC light-welterweight title in California. Sheffield fighter Witter, 35, threw in the towel at the end of eight gruelling rounds with American Devon Alexander. Witter appeared to be slightly behind [...]
Dobson inspires Rovers August 2, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Hull KR’s Michael Dobson became the first man to score 200 points in the Super League this season as Rovers closed in on a play-off place. Dobson bagged 22 points, while Shaun Briscoe scored a hat-trick in a comfortable 46-28 win over Castleford. Elsewhere, Harlequins continued their play-off charge with a 22-14 victory [...]
Caddick announces retirement August 2, 2009 CRICKET: Somerset’s former England seamer Andrew Caddick has announced he is to retire from cricket at the end of the season. Caddick, 40, made his Somerset debut 18 years ago and with 234 Test wickets to his name, is eighth on the list of all-time England wicket-takers.
Heaven Sent is Glorious each-way value in Goodwood’s Nassau Stakes July 30, 2009 SIR MICHAEL STOUTE has his string in rude health at present and the New-market handler can go very close to landing tomorrow’s feature contest on the final day of Glorious Goodwood with HEAVEN SENT. The six-year-old mare finished fourth to Halfway To Heaven in this race last year overcoming trouble in running and staying on [...]
the INSIDER July 30, 2009 DRUMFIRE will be running at Glorious Goodwood twice in a week if he turns up for today’s Coutts Glorious Stakes at 2.10pm. Based on his demolition of a competitive field on Tuesday, he could well hit the net again, but I’m going to side with Breeder’s Cup Marathon winner MUHANNAK who is out to prove [...]
Elementary for Watson as England toil July 30, 2009 ALL-ROUNDER Shane Watson ensured the Australian gamble paid off with a gallant half-century as the tourists made up for lost time at a rain-sodden Edgbaston. Persistent rain and a wet outfield meant only 30 overs were available later in the day, but Watson, a surprise replacement for axed opener Phillip Hughes, justified his selection with [...]