Hatton calls on class of Mayweather in preparation for Malignaggi showdown September 4, 2008 Ricky Hatton has turned to super coach Floyd Mayweather Snr for his fight with IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas in November. Mayweather Snr is the father of Floyd Jnr – Hatton’s only conqueror so far in his career – and is arguably the world’s top trainer. He will fly into Manchester this [...]
Magnificent Murray makes first Grand Slam semi-final September 4, 2008 British No1 Andy Murray scaled a new career high last night when he reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time with an epic victory over Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open. Murray, 21, showed tremendous determination to see off a comeback from Del Potro and end the Argentine’s remarkable [...]
Rain denies England a 5-0 one-day whitewash September 4, 2008 England captain Kevin Pietersen warned his side against complacency ahead of the winter tour to India despite leading his side to a comprehensive series victory over South Africa. Pietersen’s side were denied a 5-0 series whitewash over the Proteas when heavy rain wiped out their fifth and final one-day international at Cardiff yesterday. The no [...]
Bilic set for Hammers return after angry Curbishley quits September 4, 2008 Croatia boss Slaven Bilic is being lined up to take over as West Ham manager after Alan Curbishley resigned in disgust yesterday. Bilic, an Upton Park favourite during a 16-month spell as a player, has already been sounded about a return to East London, sources close to the club told City A.M. last night. The [...]
Keegan on the brink despite Toon denial September 3, 2008 Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle future remains shrouded in doubt this morning after the club denied he had been sacked amid reports of a board room bust-up with owner Mike Ashley. Fans demonstrated outside the gates of St James’s Park yesterday after rumours spread that Keegan’s second spell in charge was over after less than eight months. [...]
First Robinho, now City go for Ronaldo, Torres and Cesc September 3, 2008 Manchester mega-rich new owners revealed the staggering scope of their ambitions yesterday by boasting that they would smash the world transfer record and buy Cristiano Ronaldo from local rivals Manchester United in January for £135m. Having underlined their vast spending potential on Monday by outbidding even Chelsea to sign £34m Real Madrid forward Robinho, Arabian [...]
Pietersen backs England to re-create history and pile pressure on Australia September 3, 2008 Kevin Pietersen is backing his England players to make history at Cardiff today while climbing to second in the one-day world rankings. England began the series back in sixth place but have propelled to third thanks to four straight victories over South Africa. Victory at Cardiff today will not only see Pietersen’s men leapfrog the [...]
McGinley: It’s time to rally round Nick and the boys September 3, 2008 Ryder Cup legend Paul McGinley says it’s time for the doubters to back captain Nick Faldo in leading Europe to a fourth successive triumph. Faldo has been criticised for leaving out in-form Darren Clarke from his two wild card selections, instead opting for Paul Casey and the flamboyant Ian Poulter, who angered his peers by [...]
Benitez gets his man as £8m Riera arrives from Espanyol September 2, 2008 Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez finally ended his long search for a leftwinger last night when he completed the £8m signing of Albert Riera from Espanyol. The Spain midfielder, who spent a loan spell at Manchester City during the 2005-06 season, signed a four-year contract at Anfield after rejecting interest from other Premier League clubs. Riera, [...]
Man City sign £34m Robinho in record deal September 2, 2008 Manchester United last night capped the most remarkable 24 hours in the club’s recent history by signing Brazilian forward Robinho for a British record £34m. The club, bankrolled by new Middle Eastern owners, stunned Chelsea by snatching a player who had seemed destined to move to Stamford Bridge. Robinho himself had wanted a move to [...]