Haye close to Vitali showdown July 6, 2009 BOXING: David Haye is close to agreeing a fight against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on 12 September. Briton Haye pulled out of his original 20 June bout with brother Wladimir after suffering a back injury in training. But with Wladimir facing a mandatory defence of his IBF title against Alexander Povetkin, Vitali looks the [...]
The joy of six puts Federer back on top of the world July 5, 2009 Ace lands a record 15th Grand Slam after edging Roddick in an epic final ROGER FEDERER became the greatest player in Grand Slam history after coming through a record-breaking final with Andy Roddick on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. The Swiss ace edged a dramatic five-set match 5-7, 7-6 (8-6,) 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 to claim a [...]
Sampras: Icon Roger is undoubtedly the best ever July 5, 2009 PETE SAMPRAS hailed Roger Federer as the game’s best-ever player after watching the Swiss star surpass his record of 14 Grand Slam titles. “The guy’s a legend and now he’s an icon,” the seven-time Wimbledon champion said after dropping in on Centre Court for the first time in seven years yesterday. “He’s got 15 majors, [...]
Ancelotti to seek assurances from Terry amid City interest July 5, 2009 JOHN TERRY will be forced to prove his commitment to the Chelsea cause in a series of crisis talks with manager Carlo Ancelotti. The England captain has been the subject of sustained interest from big-spending Manchester City, who had bids of £25m and £30m rejected by the west London club last week. But with an [...]
Spurs boss Harry in shock swoop to lure retired Figo July 5, 2009 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has made an audacious swoop to lure veteran midfielder Luis Figo out of retirement to serve his twilight years at White Hart Lane. The 36-year-old decided to hang up his boots at the end of last season after helping Inter Milan to the Serie A title. But Spurs boss Redknapp has [...]
Onions edges mate Harmy for Ashes call July 5, 2009 PACEMAN Graham Onions last night paid homage to Durham team-mate Steve Harmison after edging him out of the 13-man England squad for the first Ashes Test. Onions, 26, was surprisingly given the nod for the series opener in Cardiff on Wednesday, even though it was the more experienced Harmison who impressed in the England Lions’ [...]
McGeechan: Lions legacy now in place July 5, 2009 COACH Ian McGeechan believes he has established a successful legacy to lead the British and Irish Lions after announcing the end of his infamous Lions association yesterday. The 62-year-old signed off his Lions career with an emphatic victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg on Saturday, but confirmed he will not be in [...]
Sprinter Cavendish takes Le Tour stage July 5, 2009 SPEEDSTER Mark Cavendish further enhanced his reputation as the fastest sprinter in the world after claiming the second stage of the Tour de France with a blistering finish. The 24-year-old led the peleton in chasing down leading quartet Stef Clement, Cyril Dessel, Jussi Veikkanen and Stephane Auge with 10km left to bring the 187km stage [...]
Woods wins at Maryland July 5, 2009 GOLF: World No1 Tiger Woods showed his imperious form once again to claim a 68th PGA Tour title with victory in the AT&T National in Maryland last night. Woods fired a three-under-par 67 to finish on 13-under, but had to stave off pressure from fellow American Hunter Mahan, who tied for the lead at one [...]
Kaymer edges out Westwood July 5, 2009 GOLF: Germany’s Martin Kaymer beat England’s Lee Westwood in a sudden-death play-off to claim victory in the French Open. Westwood fired a final-round 65 with seven birdies and a bogey to take the clubhouse lead at 13-under-par before Kaymer held his nerve to par the 18th for a 68 and force the extra holes. Westwood [...]