Vaughan fears for future of Test game August 14, 2008 Departed England captain Michael Vaughan admits he has concerns that the emerging impact of Twenty20 cricket may have a detrimental effect on the Test game. The England and Wales Cricket Board have added two new Twenty20 events to the domestic calendar to cater to its popularity and compete with the hugely successful and marketable Indian [...]
Sub-Standard Reds relieved to escape Liege with a draw August 14, 2008 Rafael Benitez admitted his relief after his below-par Liverpool side held on for a crucial away draw in their Champions League qualifier with Belgian champions Standard Liege. Goalkeeper Jose Reina kept the five time champions in the match with a string of saves including a first half penalty from Dante Bonfim and an earlier effort [...]
Murray misery complete after doubles humiliation August 14, 2008 British No1 Andy Murray and brother Jamie crashed out of the men’s doubles yesterday, ending Team GB’s hopes of a tennis medal. The Murrays were thrashed 6-1, 6-3 by the experienced French duo of Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clement in the second round. It capped a miserable Games for Andy Murray, who fell at the [...]
Quartet keep flag flying as Britain reign in Shunyi August 14, 2008 Great Britain continued their proud tradition by powering into the final of the men’s coxless fours to complete a successful day for British rowers in Shunyi. The quartet of Andy Hodge, Steve Williams, Tom James and Pete Reed produced a dominant semi-final performance to cross the line ahead of Australia and France and lay a [...]
Quicksilver Pooley pedals to another medal for Britain August 14, 2008 Emma Pooley produced a stunning ride to claim silver in the time trial yesterday and hand Great Britain a second cycling medal of the Games. The 25-year-old only turned professional two years ago but came within just 25 seconds of landing a dream gold. Pooley, who was credited for a playing a key role in [...]
United have peaked but we’re on the way up, says Chelsea skipper Terry August 13, 2008 Chelsea captain John Terry last night taunted Manchester United by insisting that the double winners have peaked. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson last month claimed Chelsea were too old to improve on last season, when they finished runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League. But Terry is confident his side are sure to get [...]
Oar-some Florence bags silver August 13, 2008 David Florence continued Great Britain’s Olympic medal trail with a battling silver in the men’s slalom canoe event. The 26-year-old Scot climbed two places on the final day of competition to become Britain’s first slalom canoeing medallist since Gareth Marriott at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. His performance completed another successful day for Britain’s athletes [...]
Threadbare Arsenal pin Euro hopes on boy Ramsey August 13, 2008 Teenager set for debut against Twente after late injuries to Fabregas and Toure Arsenal are set to thrust 17-year-old midfielder Aaron Ramsey straight into the starting line-up for tonight’s crucial Champions League match with FC Twente after Cesc Fabregas was ruled out through injury. Ramsey has started just 14 senior games in his brief career [...]
Pietersen’s passed his first test as captain but still has work to do August 13, 2008 Already we’ve seen the Kevin Pietersen effect rub off on the England Test side – now it will be interesting to see how he can revitalise the ailing one-day setup, still reeling after a heavy defeat by New Zealand. Pietersen’s captaincy for the fourth and final Test at The Oval was infectious, encouraging his players [...]
It’s medals galore for Britain as Cook lands double success August 13, 2008 Emotional Tina Cook spoke of her “dream come true” after helping Great Britain to a double Olympic medal success in the equestrian in Hong Kong. Cook, competing in her first Olympic Games at the age of 37, bagged two bronze medals in a matter of hours after enjoying success in both the individual and team [...]