Murray expects nervous start as defence of US Open title begins August 27, 2013 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray anticipates an anxious start to the defence of his US Open title against Michael Llodra today, though believes his nerves can be swiftly expelled. The No3 seed finds himself in unchartered territory by starting a grand slam as reigning champion. And while Murray is wary of the challenge presented by the three-time [...]
England ring the changes for one-day fixtures August 27, 2013 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook and several of his Ashes heroes have been rested for the one-day matches against Ireland and Australia, which begin next week. Cook, fellow batsman Ian Bell and key bowlers James Anderson, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad will sit out all of the 50-over games. Batsmen Kevin Pietersen, Joe Root and Jonathan [...]
Townsend gets first England call August 27, 2013 FOOTBALL: Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend has earned his first England call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine. Uncapped Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is also in the 27-man squad.
Button to end career at McLaren August 27, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Former world champion Jenson Button, 33, intends to see out his career with McLaren by signing a new three-year contract.
Chelsea fear Rooney will opt to stay at Old Trafford August 26, 2013 OVERWHELMING support given to Wayne Rooney from Manchester United fans during last night’s goalless draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford will convince the striker to shun the overtures of the Blues and remain with the Premier League champions, fears Jose Mourinho. Mourinho has failed with bids of £20m and £25m already this summer to poach [...]
Moyes hints at United bid for Spurs star Bale August 26, 2013 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes refused to rule out an audacious late bid for Real Madrid target Gareth Bale, after it emerged a second suitor has declared an interest in Tottenham’s £94m star. Real were hopeful of finalising a world record move for the Wales forward last week and had erected a stage inside their [...]
Premier League: Mourinho: Striker-less system not to blame August 26, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 vs CHELSEA 0 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho last night insisted he was right to field a starting XI without a recognised centre-forward, despite watching his side struggle to create chances during a drab 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. David Moyes’ first competitive game at Old Trafford as Manchester United boss rarely looked [...]
Cricket Comment: Disappointing finale to Ashes shows game in bad light August 26, 2013 AFTER a thoroughly enjoyable Ashes series played in excellent spirit it was a terrible shame to see a thrilling final day’s play halted before its fitting conclusion, leaving cricket looking silly. England fans hoping to see a first ever 4-0 home series victory were up in arms, quite understandably, when the match was abandoned due [...]
Wenger looks to Arsenal’s top guns to build up a winning run August 26, 2013 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has vowed to field his strongest line-up against Fenerbahce tonight in a bid to record a third straight victory, even though his side hold a 3-0 lead from the first leg and face a crunch north London derby this Sunday. The Gunners only need to avoid a heavy defeat to progress [...]
Evans pulls off shock on first day of US Open August 26, 2013 BRITISH No3 Dan Evans won his first ever grand slam match yesterday with a shock straight sets victory over No11 seed Kei Nishikori in the US Open first round at Flushing Meadows. The 23-year-old qualifier won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on court 13 and is now guaranteed to pick up at least £34,000 in prize money. [...]