Beckham seals ACMilan loan switch November 2, 2009 FORMER England captain David Beckham has boosted his World Cup prospects by sealing a loan return to AC Milan in January. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, who needs game time during the American close season, was a big hit at the San Siro during a five-month spell in Italy last season. And Milan announced last [...]
Strauss left ‘excited’ by return of KP November 2, 2009 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss admits he is “genuinely excited” about having Kevin Pietersen back in the England fold for the forthcoming tour of South Africa. Strauss’ England touched down in Bloemfontein on Sunday ahead of a gruelling winter tour which consists of four Tests, five ODI’s and two Twenty20 internationals. Pietersen is not with the squad [...]
Fisher’s reeling them in by realising his huge potential November 2, 2009 I’VE known Ross Fisher for a good number of years now and it’s been a pleasure to have seen him mature both as a man and as a world-class golfer. As the club professional at Wentworth, just down the road from me, I’ve watched Ross grow through the ranks and it’s no surprise to see [...]
Veteran Barrichello leaves Brawn GP for Williams November 2, 2009 WILLIAMS have confirmed veteran Rubens Barrichello will head their all-new driver line-up for next season. Barrichello, the most experienced racer in Formula One history, will partner rising star Nico Hulkenberg. The Brazilian 37-year-old, who began his career at the now-defunct Jordan team in 1993, is leaving constructors’ champions Brawn GP after coming third in the [...]
Brown gets Pearson vote November 2, 2009 HULL’S new chairman Adam Pearson insists he wants to keep Phil Brown as manager – but has warned him he must start winning. Brown is hot favourite to be the next top flight boss to be sacked following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Burnley. But Pearson, who started his second spell at the helm at the [...]
Watson stars for Aussies November 2, 2009 CRICKET: Fast bowler Doug Bollinger and all-rounder Shane Watson took three wickets apiece to help Australia to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth one-day international in Mohali. Cameron White (62), captain Ricky Ponting (52) and Watson (49) helped the tourists limp to 250 all out. India started strongly in reply with Sachin Tendulkar [...]
Magpies go back to summit November 2, 2009 FOOTBALL: Newcastle went back to the top of the Championship after a 1-0 victory at Sheffield United last night. Ryan Taylor’s 54th minute effort flew cruelly into the net off the boot of Blades captain Chris Morgan to send Chris Hughton’s side to the summit at the expense of West Brom. The Magpies had keeper [...]
Hook handed full-back role November 2, 2009 RUGBY UNION: James Hook will start at full-back for Wales’ opening autumn international against New Zealand at the Millenium Stadium on Saturday. Coach Warren Gatland has opted for the versatile Hook to fill the void left by injured Lee Byrne, while Gareth Cooper gets his chance to impress at scrum-half in place of the injured [...]
Haye eyeing the killer knockout November 2, 2009 BOXING: David Haye’s trainer Adam Booth says the Londoner will go for the killer blow to become the first boxer to floor 7ft 2in giant Nikolai Valuev in their WBA heavyweight title on Saturday. “Heavyweight boxing should be exciting,” Booth said. “David always looks to try to knock someone out. It’s obvious to say it [...]
Vettel bows out in style to fire warning to Brit rivals November 1, 2009 SEBASTIAN VETTEL fired an early warning to his British title rivals in 2010 after producing a faultless drive to win the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – the sport’s first-ever day-night race. The German driver swept through the magnificent £800m Yas Marina circuit for a fourth victory of the season ahead of Red Bull team-mate [...]