Cricket Comment: Prior primed to deepen Aussies’ Ashes suffering August 20, 2013 WITH the Ashes long since retained and a series victory also ensured before today’s fifth and final Test, there is an obvious danger that some England players could ease off when play resumes at the Oval today. But if any team is likely to wilt as the end approaches then I think it’s the tourists, [...]
Spurs line up £60m replacements as Bale edges closer to Real deal August 20, 2013 TOTTENHAM are closing in on a £60m double swoop for forwards Willian and Erik Lamela, paving the way for their Player of the Year Gareth Bale to complete a £93m move to Real Madrid. Bale has been the subject of continued interest from the Spanish giants and with Spurs poised to sign tailor-made replacements it [...]
Write off Federer at your peril, Ivanisevic warns Murray and Co August 20, 2013 HE MAY have dropped out of the world’s top four for the first time in a decade and seen his extraordinary run of 36 consecutive grand slam quarter-finals halted, but Roger Federer can still win the US Open. That is the view of former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic, who believes pundits have been too quick [...]
Cook calls for England to score historic 4-0 win August 20, 2013 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook has urged his players to achieve “something special” this week and seal an unprecedented 4-0 series win against Australia at the Kia Oval. With the destination of the Ashes urn long since confirmed, England could be forgiven for ringing the changes and losing motivation. However, with the chance to inflict the [...]
Mourinho not reliant on Rooney August 20, 2013 FOOTBALL: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists he is pursuing alternatives in case he fails to prise Wayne Rooney from Manchester United. Mourinho, whose men host Aston Villa tonight, said he had a “plan B and C”, thought to be Anzhi’s Samuel Eto’o and Buruk Yilmaz of Galatasaray.
England chiefs abandon Hope August 20, 2013 FOOTBALL: Long-serving Hope Powell, 46, has been sacked as manager of the England women’s team after 15 years in charge.
Premier League: Pardew left furious with Arsenal over poor timing August 19, 2013 MANCHESTER CITY 4 vs NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew slammed Arsenal for the timing of their £11m bid for midfielder Yohan Cabaye, which he believed had a devastating effect on their performance at the Etihad Stadium last night. The France midfielder missed the defeat to Manchester City with news of the Gunners’ offer [...]
Jol thrilled after Parker becomes Fulham’s eighth summer signing August 19, 2013 FULHAM manager Martin Jol believes signing midfielder Scott Parker from London rivals Tottenham represents a major coup for his club. The 32-year-old has penned a three-year deal and is in line to make his debut against Arsenal on Saturday. Parker is the third former Spurs player to have arrived at Craven Cottage this summer, after [...]
Golf Comment: Exciting youngsters can keep European golf on top of world August 19, 2013 THE LAST decade has been a golden one for European golf, with the successes of Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Padraig Harrington among the highlights, but the good news is it just seems to be getting better. Judging by the spectacular action of the last few days, Europe’s future is in safe hands, and nobody [...]
Tremlett desperate to secure England selection August 19, 2013 ENGLAND bowler Chris Tremlett has made a desperate plea to be included in the starting line-up for the start of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval tomorrow. A back injury to seamer Tim Bresnan means England will be forced to make at least one change to their bowling attack, with 31-year-old Tremlett [...]