Happy Jordan stuns Sri Lanka May 28, 2014 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook believes the enthusiasm displayed by all-rounder Chris Jordan has been the key to his match-winning displays in the one-day international series with Sri Lanka. Following his man of the match performance in Thursday’s victory at the Oval, Jordan was England’s star turn once more yesterday. His figures of 5-28 were the [...]
Williams blames bad service as she tumbles out of French Open May 28, 2014 WORLD No1 Serena Williams blamed poor serving for yesterday’s shock second round elimination at the French Open. Following No2 seed Li Na’s exit earlier this week, two-time champion Williams succumbed 6-2, 6-2 to 20-year-old Garbine Muguruza, blowing the women’s singles draw wide open. Williams said: “I just can’t serve. I mean, my serve hasn’t been [...]
Woods forced out of US Open May 28, 2014 FORMER world No1 Tiger Woods was last night forced to confirm his withdrawal from next month’s US Open as he continues to recuperate from a back injury. Woods, winner of 14 Majors, has not played since March and missed April’s Masters at Augusta, won by compatriot Bubba Watson, and has consequently surrendered his world No1 ranking to [...]
Kitchener to lead England May 28, 2014 UNCAPPED lock Graham Kitchener has been selected to captain an England XV against Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday. The inexperienced team, to be coached by Joe Lydon, includes three full internationals in centre Jonathan Joseph, winger Charlie Sharples, scrum-half Joe Simpson. Lydon said: “This England XV is full of talent and will make for an [...]
Hodgson entitled to be angry if we don’t win it, says Wilshere May 28, 2014 ENGLAND midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes to avoid being on the end of one of manager Roy Hodgson’s tongue-lashings this summer and help his team win the World Cup. With 15 caps, Wilshere is one of several members of the squad with relatively little international experience. But the 22-year-old insists that will not stop Hodgson from [...]
Zarate wants to fire West Ham into Europe May 28, 2014 WEST Ham’s first summer signing Mauro Zarate believes his new club should be targeting European qualification next season. The 27-year-old completed terms on a three-year deal yesterday, with the option of a further one-year extension and will move from Velez Sarsfield once the international transfer window opens in June. Zarate, who enjoyed a brief loan [...]
Football Comment: Pochettino must revitalize Spurs’ expensive flops May 28, 2014 IT’S become difficult to know who is the right man for Tottenham, but Mauricio Pochettino certainly ticks a lot of boxes. He’s got Premier League experience of course and I think that’s vital. He got a good bunch of young players playing to their full capabilities at Southampton and performed well in the transfer market [...]
Pulis begins remodelling Palace May 28, 2014 CRYSTAL Palace have opened contract talks with popular goalkeeper Julian Speroni, midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi and striker Marouane Chamakh, but manager Tony Pulis has wielded the axe on 12 players. Full-backs Dean Moxey and Jonathan Parr, who have each made more than 100 appearances for the Eagles, have been released after their contracts expired along with [...]
Saracens swoop for new trio May 28, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have swooped to sign Scotland lock Jim Hamilton, Argentina prop Juan Figallo and England Sevens winger Mike Ellery for the new season.
Poyet signs new Sunderland deal May 28, 2014 FOOTBALL: Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has signed a two-year contract extension, quashing the prospect of a move to Southampton.