Proteas end Scottish T20 hopes June 7, 2009 CRICKET: Scotland became the first team to be knocked out of the Twenty20 World Cup after a crushing 130-run defeat by South Africa. AB de Villiers blasted 79 runs off just 34 deliveries to help the Proteas reach 211-5. In their reply the Scots quickly slumped to 13-4 and, despite some resistance from Kyle Coetzer, [...]
Huldahl scoops surprise win June 7, 2009 GOLF: Denmark’s Jeppe Huldahl clinched his first European Tour victory with a bogey-free final round of 67 at the Wales Open at Celtic Manor. Huldahl, ranked 377th in the world, started the day in a three-way tie for the lead with Nick Dougherty and Ignacio Garrido but moved clear with birdies at the third and [...]
Banahan set to keep place June 7, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Bath’s Matt Banahan should get another chance to impress manager Martin Johnson when England face Argentina in Salta next weekend. The winger, 22, stole the show at Old Trafford on Saturday, scoring one try and setting up another as England beat the Pumas 37-15. The 6ft 7in, 18-stone giant said: “It’ll be a [...]
Pietersen shrugs off injury to fire England to last eight June 7, 2009 ENGLAND captain Paul Collingwood praised his side’s perfect response to a barrage of criticism after securing a place in the last eight of the World Twenty20 with a 48-run win over Pakistan at The Oval. Batsman Kevin Pietersen, who was only passed fit after a late test on his Achilles, shrugged off injury worries to [...]
United bid 16m for Valencia but old foes Real are lurking June 7, 2009 MANCHESTER United and Real Madrid look set to resume hostilities in the transfer market this week as the race to sign Luis Antonio Valencia heats up. Wigan wide man Valencia’s displays last season earned him plenty of admirers and it is understood that both United and Real have lodged bids in excess of £16m. The [...]
Capello to be without Ferdinand for Andorra June 7, 2009 ENGLAND could all but guarantee their place at next summer’s World Cup with victory over Andorra on Wednesday – but they will have to do so without defender Rio Ferdinand. Head coach Fabio Capello had hoped to have the Manchester United player available for their second group six match within four days, having rested him [...]
Ribery set to snub Blues over fears of grey skies June 7, 2009 CHELSEA target Franck Ribery has appeared to rule out a move to England – because he is put off by the prospect of bad weather. Bayern Munich winger Ribery looks set to leave Bayern Munich this summer, with the Blues rivalling Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona for his signature. But the £45m-rated Frenchman, who [...]
Newcastle takeover bid attracts local attention June 7, 2009 Mike Ashley could be close to escape from his controversial spell as owner of Newcastle United after it was revealed there was “real and decent interest” in the football club from more than one Tyneside party. Sports Direct owner Ashley is desperate to sell the club, which was relegated from the Premier League last month, [...]
Sea The Stars set to shine brighter than O’Brien six June 4, 2009 DERBY DAY is always one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar and thousands will make the pilgrimage to Epsom Downs tomorrow to watch the biggest flat race of them all. Arthur Budgett, a legend in the world of racing, will be one of those 100,000 spectators as he is guest of honour at [...]
The INSIDER June 4, 2009 There has been plenty written this week about the Ballydoyle Six and the main focus has been on whether Johnny Murtagh has picked the right one in Rip Van Winkle. I’m of the opinion that Johnny is right. So what does that mean? It means that SEA THE STARS will win the Investec Derby on [...]