Brown off as Celtic beaten by Barcelona October 1, 2013 FORMER Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas earned Barcelona a 1-0 away win at 10-man Celtic last night. The Bhoys had skipper Scott Brown sent off for kicking striker Neymar’s arm while on the ground midway through the second half, but managed to hold the Catalan giants at bay until Fabregas headed in Alex Sanchez’s cross on [...]
Tiernan-Locke’s old team asked for him to have further testing October 1, 2013 ENDURA Racing, the former team of English cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, say they asked for him to be put on a biological passport in early 2012 after his impressive results prompted rumours of doping. The small British team added that their request – an attempt to dispel what they saw as inaccurate gossip about Tiernan-Locke – [...]
Clarke to miss pre-Ashes tour October 1, 2013 AUSTRALIA’S preparations for the forthcoming Ashes series against England have been plunged into chaos with captain Michael Clarke forced to pull out of this month’s warm-up tour to India. The 32-year-old has suffered with a lower back injury for the majority of his career and, following a long summer of action against England, will miss [...]
Holders Bayern are beatable, insists Pellegrini October 1, 2013 CONFIDENT Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his team can take a giant stride towards qualification to the Champions League knockout stage tonight by earning three points against holders Bayern Munich. Bayern added the Bundesliga title and domestic cup to their trophy cabinet as well last term and are currently unbeaten in 10 matches under [...]
Moyes still has sights set on European glory October 1, 2013 MANCHESTER United boss David Moyes insists his side is equipped to challenge for the Champions League, despite their stuttering start to the season. United have recorded just a solitary win in their last five Premier League matches. Moyes takes his side to Shakhtar Donetsk tonight where no English team has ever won, but is adamant [...]
Farah nominated for elite award October 1, 2013 ATHLETICS: Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has been shortlisted for the 2013 World Athlete of the Year award in recognition of his 5,000m and 10,000m victories at the World Championships in August.
Three brothers in World Cup squad October 1, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: World Cup hosts England have included three brothers in their 24-man squad. Twins George and Tom Burgess are joined by older brother Sam, however eldest sibling Luke misses out.
Robson suffers second round exit October 1, 2013 TENNIS: British No1 Laura Robson suffered a comprehensive second round defeat at the China Open yesterday, losing 6-1, 6-2 to world No9 Angelique Kerber of Germany.
Mourinho walks out in anger after team selection questions September 30, 2013 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho yesterday abandoned a press conference ahead of tonight’s Champions League match with Steaua Bucharest after becoming agitated with questions regarding his selection policy. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not travelled to Romania with Mourinho unhappy at the Belgian’s display in last week’s 2-0 win at Swindon in the Capital One Cup [...]
Warburton could lead Celtic exodus amid Euro impasse September 30, 2013 LINGERING uncertainty over the future of European club rugby is causing a financial inertia that could prompt Wales and Ireland’s best players to flee their domestic clubs for rivals in England and France. British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is among the Pro12 stars whose contracts expire at the end of the season but [...]