Froome closes in on Tour victory with stage win July 17, 2013 BRITAIN’S Chris Froome last night toasted a tactical masterstroke after a change of bike midway through yesterday’s time trial earned him the stage win and propelled him closer to Tour de France glory. Froome increased his lead on main yellow jersey rival Alberto Contador by nine seconds to four minutes, 34 seconds with just four [...]
Clarke tight-lipped on Watson feud claims July 17, 2013 AUSTRALIA captain Michael Clarke refused to discuss claims of a feud with all-rounder Shane Watson yesterday, ahead of today’s second Ashes Test. “I’ve spoken a lot in the past about my relationship with Shane and so has Shane, so I’m not going to go into that,” said Clarke. “This will not be a distraction to [...]
City set to sign £20m Negredo July 17, 2013 FOOTBALL: Manchester City have agreed a £20m deal to sign Sevilla and Spain striker Alvaro Negredo, subject to a medical. The 28-year-old, who also interested Tottenham and West Ham, is set to become City’s third signing of the summer.
Cardiff lands club finals double July 17, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Cardiff has been awarded both of European club rugby’s major finals for next season. The Millennium Stadium will host the Heineken Cup final on 24 May, with the final of the Amlin Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park the night before.
Toomey out of intensive care July 17, 2013 HORSE RACING: Jockey Brian Toomey has been moved out of intensive care following his fall at Perth last week. The 24-year-old, who last week had surgery to reduce swelling on his brain, has been placed in a high-dependency unit at a Dundee hospital.
Gunners hit seven in Vietnam July 17, 2013 FOOTBALL: France forward Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick as Arsenal continued their pre-season tour of Asia with a 7-1 friendly win over Vietnam’s national team.
England to triumph at Lord’s despite Australia’s record July 17, 2013 ROBIN HUTCHISON PREVIEWS THE SECOND INVESTEC ASHES TEST THE second Investec Ashes Test, which begins today, has a lot to live up to if it is to match the drama we witnessed at Trent Bridge last week. England prevailed – but by the narrowest of margins – after an enthralling five days, thanks largely to [...]
Back Pietersen to be thorn in side of Aussie bowlers July 17, 2013 Kevin Pietersen will have mixed emotions about his Test match debut against Australia at Lord’s back in the heady and historic summer of 2005. It was all going swimmingly when Steve Harmison ran through the tourists, taking 5-43 and restricting them to just 190 on day one. But when Glenn McGrath skittled England for an [...]
Benitez blast at board and fans leaves job in doubt February 27, 2013 FA CUP MIDDLESBROUGH 0 vs CHELSEA 2 CHELSEA boss Rafael Benitez plunged his immediate future at Stamford Bridge into doubt last night, after launching an astonishing attack on the club’s fans and board, believing the supporters hold an unhelpful agenda against him and that holding the title of interim manager is a massive mistake. Benitez, [...]
Pistorius substance was herbal aid for muscles and sex stamina February 27, 2013 THE MYSTERY substance found at the home of Paralympic star and murder suspect Oscar Pistorius that sparked accusations of doping was a herbal muscle recovery aid, his representatives said yesterday. The substance was named as Testis Compositum, which is also marketed as a “testosterone booster” and a treatment for “symptoms associated with male sexual weakness”, [...]