England will need to up their game to tame in-form South Africa July 9, 2008 After twice taking on and comfortably beating what is a transitional New Zealand side, England will undoubtedly go into tomorrow’s first Test against South Africa confident of continuing their encouraging run. But one thing’s for certain, they’re going to have to step up their game because these South Africans will provide a much sterner test. [...]
Nadal told to rest after epic July 8, 2008 Rafael Nadal began his first day as Wimbledon champion with an order to rest by doctors following his epic five-hour marathon with Roger Federer in Sunday’s final. The Spaniard is still struggling with a knee injury suffered in his third round match against Mikhail Youzhny and will not now defend his Mercedes Cup title in [...]
Ross has found form at just the right time July 8, 2008 For several years now, I’ve been monitoring the progress of a young man who I always felt had the potential of becoming a future major champion. Playing from Wentworth, down the road from me, Ross Fisher caught the eye from a very young age, but has never quite had the breaks needed to force his [...]
Scolari dealt £6.5m poser for Lampard July 8, 2008 Frank Lampard’s future at Chelsea will become all the clearer today when new Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari faces the English media for the first time. Scolari finally met his players at the club’s Cobham training ground yesterday amid suggestions that Inter Milan have tabled a £6.5m bid for England midfielder Lampard. Speculation was also [...]
Lewis shows his mettle in Silverstone masterclass July 7, 2008 Lewis Hamilton had 90,000 race fans singing in the rain at Silverstone after cruising to a faultless British Grand Prix victory. The McLaren driver mastered the slippery conditions to cross the line over a minute ahead of his nearest rival and become the first Brit to win a home grand prix since David Coulthard eight [...]
Blues make massive bid for Kaka, say Milan July 7, 2008 AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says the Italian giants have received “an astronomical offer” from Chelsea for Brazilian star Kaka. The playmaker has been linked with a record move to Stamford Bridge since his fellow countryman Luis Felipe Scolari took over as manager last month. Milan, however, have stated the 26- year-old World Player of [...]
Wade: We need to protect Robson July 7, 2008 British tennis legend Virginia Wade is calling for new sensation Laura Robson to be protected from the glare of the media spotlight following her Wimbledon success. Robson, 14, captured the hearts of the nation when winning the girls’ title on Saturday – the first home singles victory at Wimbledon since Annabel Croft 24 years ago. [...]
Nadal ends Federer reign in epic finale July 7, 2008 As the night sky fell to plunge Centre Court into near darkness, a tearful Rafael Nadal held aloft the glistening gold trophy to celebrate his first Wimbledon title in a match which will surely go down as the greatest ever to grace this famous stage. After five sets and almost five hours of an epic [...]
Phoenix to rise to the occasion July 4, 2008 Tomorrow’s Coral-Eclipse looks an ultra competitive contest with no superstar entries like in the last two seasons, but two horses who look the type to have a very good second half of the season. Phoenix Tower is definitely the form pick with a very good second at Royal Ascot to Duke of Marmalade, while Mount [...]
Brawn says Hamilton can be the next Schumacher July 4, 2008 Ross Brawn says British Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton reminds him of a young Michael Schumacher. Brawn teamed up with Schumacher as his technical director at Ferrari and helped him to a record seven Formula One titles. Now Brawn, who leads his Honda team into this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, believes Hamilton has [...]