Champions League favourites Barca stunned by Milan double February 21, 2013 AC Milan 2 vs FC Barcelona 0 FORMER Portsmouth pair Kevin Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari struck second-half goals as Milan stunned the Champions League favourites into submission at the San Siro. The home side took their chances with aplomb to edge the last 16, first leg tie and produced a masterclass in containing Barcelona, [...]
Parisse pays for faux pas February 21, 2013 ITALY captain Sergio Parisse is set to miss the rest of the RBS Six Nations championships after being handed a 30-day suspension for insulting match referee Laurent Cardona during club side Stade Francais’s 30-14 win against Bordeaux on Saturday. No8 Parisse, who has won 93 caps for the Azzurri, will definitely miss Saturday’s home match [...]
Doping claims add sub-plot to court drama February 21, 2013 BLADE Runner Oscar Pistorius faced accusations of doping yesterday, as day two of his bail hearing for suspected murder took an unexpected twist. Police said they found two boxes of the male hormone testosterone and syringes at the pioneering track superstar’s Pretoria home. But the South African’s defence lawyer Barry Roux rubbished the claim, saying [...]
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 [...]