Premier League: Refocused Berbatov tipped to ease Fulham’s relegation worries December 8, 2013 AT CRAVEN COTTAGE FULHAM 2 vs ASTON VILLA 0 STRIKER Dimitar Berbatov is fully focused on preserving Fulham’s Premier League status, according to head coach Rene Meulensteen. The Bulgarian nonchalantly stroked in a first-half penalty to cap a starring role that ended his team’s seven-match losing streak and simultaneously produced their biggest home win since [...]
Jimenez eyes Ryder record December 8, 2013 VETERAN Miguel Angel Jimenez fuelled his dream of becoming the oldest player to compete in the Ryder Cup next year by setting a new record at the Hong Kong Open yesterday. The Spaniard, 49, beat Welshman Stuart Manley and Thailand’s Prom Meesawat in a play-off to successfully defend his title and break his own record [...]
Sport Comment: Moyes’ luck can turn – as it has for the Aussies December 8, 2013 SPORT is sport whether it’s cricket or football. When things are going for you, they continue to go for you. When the wheel of fortune turns, it keeps on turning. Manchester United and their fans are being forced to realise for the first time in a couple of decades that momentum is a two-way street [...]
Robertson storms to Triple Crown December 8, 2013 SNOOKER: Australia’s Neil Robertson completed a stunning comeback last night to claim the UK Championship and become only the eighth player in history to win the Triple Crown – having already earned victories at the World title and the Masters. Robertson was 5-1 down at one stage but fought back to beat England’s Mark Selby [...]
Steel spurs British girls to victory December 8, 2013 ATHLETICS: Individual silver medallist Gemma Steel inspired Great Britain to team gold at yesterday’s European Cross Country Championships in Belgrade. The men’s team won overall bronze, with Andy Vernon also claiming an individual bronze medal.
Defiant English clubs explore Heineken Cup replacement December 5, 2013 ENGLISH rugby clubs are exploring the feasibility of forming an intercontinental competition with their South African counterparts, after unanimously reiterating they will not take part in the Heineken Cup or Amlin Challenge Cup from next season. Following yesterday’s meeting between representatives of all top-flight clubs, plus Leeds and Bristol, Premiership rugby confirmed it is now [...]
Australia sorry for Panesar race row Twitter post December 5, 2013 AUSTRALIAN cricket chiefs were forced to apologise yesterday after they reignited Ashes hostility with an offensive post on Twitter about England spinner Monty Panesar. Cricket Australia sparked accusations of racism with the item, which appeared on its official feed minutes before the second Ashes Test began in Adelaide in the early hours of Thursday. The [...]
World Cup delays in hands of the Gods December 5, 2013 THE STADIUM due to host the opening match of next summer’s World Cup will not be ready until mid-April at best, world football chief Sepp Blatter has admitted. The Fifa president said he was praying there would be no further delays to the Arena Conrinthians in Sao Paulo, which was damaged last week in a [...]
Football Comment: Moyes should be livid at United – it might just save his season December 5, 2013 ONE week you’re beating one of the Bundesliga’s finest 5-0, the next you’re losing at home to your old club. David Moyes must be as frustrated as anyone with Manchester United’s violent inconsistency. United under Moyes appeared to have turned a corner until Wednesday’s defeat to Everton, and he has to take some of the [...]
Uni pals set for European clash December 5, 2013 HARLEQUINS centre Matt Hopper is relishing the chance to finally go head to head with former Cardiff University mate turned British and Irish Lion Jamie Roberts in the Heineken Cup tomorrow. Roberts, who completed his medicine degree and joined French club Racing Metro this year, got his break with Cardiff when Hopper was captain of [...]