World Cup: Messi stars as planets align to aid Nigeria June 25, 2014 NIGERIA 2 ARGENTINA 3 BOSNIA 3 IRAN 1 NIGERIA coach Stephen Keshi hailed Lionel Messi as being “from Jupiter” after the world’s most gifted player scored two goals in a victory that confirmed Argentina as Group F winners last night. Messi lashed a fourth-minute opener and curled in a delicate free-kick just before half-time, though [...]
Cricket Comment: Anderson ideal man to step in while Cook given a break June 25, 2014 HE MIGHT insist that he wants to carry on and fight for his place, but repeated failures with the bat and his inability as a captain to avoid a home Test series defeat to Sri Lanka mean that scrutiny of Alastair Cook’s place in the England team just won’t go away. If he won’t step [...]
Murray rocks Rola in record time as strong defence of Wimbledon crown continues June 25, 2014 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray was unrepentant over the ruthless manner of his quickest and most convincing win ever at Wimbledon yesterday to reach round three, as top-10 players David Ferrer and Ernests Gulbis bowed out. The reigning champion blew away a meek challenge from Slovenian world No92 Blaz Rola, winning 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 on Court One [...]
World Cup in brief June 25, 2014 Ghana’s $3m cash delivery THE GHANAIAN government have flown $3m (£1.75m) in cash to Brazil in order to help their Football Association distribute World Cup appearance fees. Players from Ghana, who play their final Group G match against Portugal today, were said to be ready to strike at having not received promised bonuses. GAMES ON [...]
City swoop for £12m Fernando June 25, 2014 FOOTBALL: Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed a £12m deal to sign defensive midfielder Fernando from Porto. The 26-year-old Brazilian is City’s second summer signing after Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna joined on a free transfer.
Hull pay £8m for Livermore June 25, 2014 FOOTBALL: Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore has completed a permanent move to Hull for a club record fee of around £8m. The 24-year-old, who spent last season on loan at the KC Stadium and has one England cap, has signed a three-year contract.
Wales centre in spinal injury June 25, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Wales centre Owen Williams has undergone surgery after suffering a spinal injury. Williams, 22, hurt his cervical vertebrae and spinal cord while playing in a World Club 10s event for Cardiff Blues in Singapore.
Millar set for 13th Tour de France June 25, 2014 CYCLING: Scottish rider David Millar has let slip that he is set to compete in the Tour de France next month for a 13th time. Millar issued an apology after revealing the news on Twitter.
Luis Suarez ban: Uruguayan faces another long suspension after bite June 25, 2014 Controversy-magnet Luis Suarez is dominating the back pages again after appearing to bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, the third time in his career that he has sunk his teeth into an opponent. While a psychologist may have predicted that the Uruguayan forward would bite an opponent again and a Norwegian football fan won almost £2,000 betting [...]
World Cup: Luis Suarez facing two-year ban over bite row June 24, 2014 Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez could be banned from football for up to two years after he was accused of biting an opponent during last night’s World Cup win over Italy. Defender Giorgio Chiellini called Suarez “a sneak” and urged governing body Fifa to use video evidence against the 27-year-old, who dismissed the notion [...]