England struggling to find winning habit February 21, 2013 THERE was much to cheer in England’s one-day series-levelling stroll in the park against New Zealand yesterday, yet lingering doubts remain about the state of the limited overs set-up. James Anderson was fantastic with the ball, Alastair Cook and Ian Bell enjoyed a strong opening stand, and Joe Root showcased his skills, aided by Jonathan [...]
Anderson and Root hit form to level series February 21, 2013 BOWLER James Anderson claimed a ‘five-for’ in England’s eight-wicket win against New Zealand to level the one day series yesterday and hopes he can continue his record-breaking international career for 10 more years. The 30-year-old became England’s leading wicket taker in all forms of the game over the weekend, surpassing previous record holder Sir Ian [...]
Perez goes quickest on day two February 21, 2013 FORMULA ONE: McLaren driver Sergio Perez, team-mate of Britain’s Jenson Button, posted the fastest lap time on day two of testing in Barcelona yesterday. Perez clocked one minute, 21.818 seconds.
Snow stops play at Dove Mountain February 21, 2013 GOLF: Heavy snow forced play to be suspended at the WGC Match Play Championship in Arizona yesterday. No first round matches were finished.
I fancy McIlroy’s chances, but reputation counts for nothing February 18, 2013 FORM and reputation go out of the window in a matchplay tournament but I’d still back Rory McIlroy to enjoy a good week at the WGC Matchplay Championship in Arizona. It will be tough for the Northern Irishman – matchplay is tough for everyone – but Rory is world number one and I’d expect him [...]
Lancaster reveals Morgan’s close to return February 18, 2013 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed No8 Ben Morgan will be pushing for a return to action in the penultimate RBS Six Nations match against Italy on 10 March, but will miss Saturday’s visit of France. The Gloucester forward suffered an ankle injury in England’s opening match of the tournament against Scotland and will sit [...]
Super sub Nani notches to send United into last eight February 18, 2013 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson lavished substitute Nani with praise after his man of the match performance helped the Reds reach the FA Cup sixth round last night. The Portuguese winger, who reportedly fell out with Ferguson at the end of last year and has made just three starts for United in 2013, came [...]
Wenger urges patience in bid to topple Bayern February 18, 2013 UNDER-FIRE Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a patient approach to his side’s daunting Champions League last 16 tie with German giants Bayern Munich can see the Gunners reach the quarter-finals for the first time in three seasons. The Bundesliga leaders visit the Emirates Stadium for the first leg tonight on the back of five straight [...]
Arsenal won’t be a pushover February 18, 2013 ARSENAL still pose a threat to their European rivals despite recent woes on the pitch, Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes warned on the weekend. The German league-leaders arrive in London this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash at the Emirates stadium. Arsenal crashed out of the FA Cup with an embarrassing home defeat to [...]
Laudrup sorry for Swansea’s horror show February 17, 2013 SWANSEA boss Michael Laudrup issued an apology to the club’s travelling fans yesterday, after his team were hammered by Liverpool at Anfield. Steven Gerrard opened the scoring from the spot on 34 minutes, before a flood of second half goals from Philippe Coutinho, Jose Enrique, Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge secured the rout. “It was [...]