Cilic hit with nine-month doping suspension September 16, 2013 FORMER world top 10 star Marin Cilic has been handed a nine-month ban for taking a banned stimulant but escaped a longer suspension after tennis chiefs accepted he did not intend to cheat. Cilic, who missed Croatia’s Davis Cup tie against Andy Murray and Great Britain at the weekend because of the pending case, tested [...]
Australia finish summer with series triumph September 16, 2013 AUSTRALIA batsman Shane Watson hit his seventh one-day international hundred to earn the tourists a 49-run win over England in the ODI series decider at the Rose Bowl. Watson, batting at three, scored a magnificent 143 off 107 deliveries before being dismissed by the impressive Ben Stokes (5-61). However, Australia’s total of 298 all-out left [...]
Anti-homophobia laces issued September 16, 2013 FOOTBALL: Footballers are being urged to wear rainbow coloured laces this weekend in support of an anti-homophobia campaign. Gay rights charity Stonewall has sent laces to all 134 league clubs in England and Scotland as part of its Right Behind Gay Footballers drive.
Australia bans steroids for horses September 16, 2013 HORSE RACING: British racing chiefs have welcomed moves by Australia to ban all performance enhancing drugs. The law change comes into effect in May 2014 and removes an inconsistency with UK rules highlighted by the Godolphin doping controversy earlier this year.
Wood cited over stamping storm September 16, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Gloucester prop Nick Wood has been summoned to a disciplinary hearing tomorrow after being cited for an alleged stamp on Saracens flanker Jacques Burger. Wood faces a ban if found guilty in relation to the incident just 73 seconds into Sunday’s Premiership match.
Massa may trade places with Kimi September 16, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Ferrari’s Felipe Massa is considering replacing Kimi Raikkonen, the man set to take his seat next season, at Lotus. The Brazilian, who revealed he had also held talks with McLaren, said: “The Lotus has a competitive car, which is what I want.”
Murray hands Great Britain double boost in Davis Cup September 15, 2013 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray has pledged to play a full part in the Davis Cup after leading Great Britain back into the competition’s top division for the first time in five years. Murray clinched victory over Croatia with a straight-sets triumph over Ivan Dodig yesterday, his third point of the tie having also beaten teenager [...]
McCall relishes Burger display in Sarries romp September 15, 2013 SARACENS boss Mark McCall labelled Jacques Burger brilliant after his all-action display continued their 100 per cent record in Aviva Premiership Rugby yesterday, this time at the expense of Gloucester. The 30-year-old flanker, involved from the first whistle to the last as Sarries ran out 44-12 winners at Allianz Park, was the victim of a [...]
Premier League: Allardyce reveals worry as Hammers draw another blank September 15, 2013 SOUTHAMPTON 0 vs WEST HAM UNITED 0 WEST Ham manager Sam Allardyce admitted his team’s lack of potency in front of goal is a growing concern, after they failed to net for the third Premier League game in a row. The Hammers registered just a single effort on target throughout the 90 minutes, though centre-back [...]
Mikel tips shot-shy Eto’o to show he’s still among the world’s best September 15, 2013 STRIKER Samuel Eto’o will soon show the Premier League he is still world class, according to Chelsea team-mate Jon Obi Mikel. Eto’o made a disappointing debut at Goodison Park on Saturday as the Blues lost 1-0 to Everton. The Cameroon striker was prolific at Barcelona and Inter Milan earlier in his career, but appears to [...]