Evans reaches US Open third round August 29, 2013 BRITISH No3 Dan Evans feels he is finally starting to fulfill his potential after sweeping into the US Open third round with a superb four-set victory against Bernard Tomic last night. The 23-year-old recovered from a set and a break down in the second to brush aside the Australian, ranked 52nd in the world – [...]
Fantastic Finch earns Australia first summer win over England August 29, 2013 ENGLAND captain Stuart Broad conceded the majestic innings of Australia batsman Aaron Finch proved decisive in the tourists’ 39-run win in yesterday’s Twenty20 international at Southampton. The 26-year-old became the first Australian to hit an international 100 in the reduced over format, doing so in 47 balls to become the second fastest centurion in history. [...]
Kofstad opens up two-shot lead August 29, 2013 GOLF: Norway’s Espen Kofstad holds a two-shot lead after the first day of the Wales Open. Three birdies and an eagle on the last four holes at Celtic Manor saw Kofstad card seven under par to finish ahead of England’s Chris Wood and Australia’s Richard Green.
Former Wales star Morgan, 83, dies August 29, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Former Wales fly-half and media commentator Cliff Morgan died yesterday aged 83 following a long illness. Morgan won 29 caps for Wales and captained the British & Irish Lions.
Gunners can show their strength against bitter rivals August 29, 2013 Ben Cleminson PREVIEWS THE FIRST SUPER SUNDAY OF THE SEASON Arsenal vs Tottenham Sunday 4.00pm THINGS couldn’t have started much worse for Arsenal than a 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on the opening day of the season, but the Gunners have since bounced back with three wins, scoring eight goals and conceding just once. [...]
Villas-Boas in Chelsea taunt and parting shot at Bale August 28, 2013 AGGRIEVED Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas took a swipe at forward Gareth Bale yesterday after the star failed to report for training for the second consecutive morning. Spurs concluded a deal to sign Bale’s replacement Erik Lamela yesterday, with Roma confirming a fee of €30m plus a further €5m in add-ons had been agreed, paving the [...]
Celtic complete dramatic Euro turnaround August 28, 2013 CELTIC sealed qualification to the Champions League for the 12th time in 13 seasons last night with a stunning second-leg turnaround against Shakhter Karagandy. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, midfielder Kris Commons halved the Kazakhstan champions’ first-leg advantage with a sublime strike from 20 yards before half-time. The Bhoys levelled three minutes into the [...]
Suarez poised to return for Reds against rivals Manchester United August 28, 2013 LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez could make his comeback from a 10-match ban against Manchester United, after the bitter rivals were drawn together in the third round of the Capital One Cup last night. The Reds needed extra-time to see off League One strugglers Notts County 4-2 on Tuesday night and will now take on the [...]
Our Ashes celebrations were inappropriate, admit England August 28, 2013 ENGLAND’S Ashes heroes were yesterday forced to apologise following claims that they urinated on the field at the Oval during their celebrations. The controversy arose on Monday, the day after England had completed a 3-0 series victory over Australia, ensuring they retained the urn, with a draw in the final Test in south London. Spinner [...]
Solheim glory fuels McGinley’s faith in youth August 28, 2013 RYDER Cup captain Paul McGinley insists he is happy to have rookies on his team for next year’s contest with America and has pointed to Europe’s glorious recent Solheim Cup triumph as proof it can work. Players start accumulating points towards qualification for the next intercontinental showdown at Gleneagles from today, when play gets underway [...]