I’m fall guy – Merckx era wasn’t clean either, insists Armstrong January 30, 2013 DISGRACED former cyclist Lance Armstrong has reiterated his belief that he has been made a scapegoat and insisted that doping, or some form of cheating, has existed throughout the sport’s history. In his first interview since confessing this month to doping his way to seven Tour de France titles, Armstrong also said a truth and [...]
Spurs pass up chance to steal march on rivals January 30, 2013 NORWICH CITY 1 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas admitted his side had missed a golden chance to tighten their grip on a top-four place after failing to win for a fourth consecutive match. Norwich had taken just one point from their previous six Premier League fixtures but took a surprise lead in [...]
Samba set to join Yun as QPR and Fulham eye late swoops January 30, 2013 QUEENS Park Rangers look certain to be the Premier League’s biggest players before tonight’s transfer deadline, with manager Harry Redknapp still working on several last-minute deals yesterday. A defender and a striker remain Redknapp’s priorities, despite the arrival of South Korea left-back Yun Suk-Young following the successful bid to obtain a work permit. Former Blackburn [...]
United seven points clear January 30, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 vs SOUTHAMPTON 1 ENGLAND striker Wayne Rooney made it nine goals in nine games as Manchester United survived a scare to extend their Premier League lead to seven points. Jay Rodriguez gave Southampton a shock lead at Old Trafford after just three minutes, when he beat goalkeeper David de Gea to Michael [...]
Berbatov celebrates birthday with goal as Fulham leapfrog freefalling Hammers January 30, 2013 FULHAM 3 vs WEST HAM UNITED 1 FULHAM eased their worries with only a third win in 16 games as West Ham’s season disintegrated further at Craven Cottage last night. Forward Dimitar Berbatov headed his eighth Premier League goal of the season, amid suspicions of offside, to give the home side the lead after just [...]
Barritt: Manu loss no worry January 30, 2013 ENGLAND’S Brad Barritt insists they can overcome the absence of fellow centre Manu Tuilagi and begin their RBS Six Nations campaign with a win over Scotland on Saturday. Gloucester’s Billy Twelvetrees is tipped to replace Tuilagi when the England XV is named today and Barritt said: “Manu’s a fantastic player and an asset to any [...]
Thomson joy at 80 days feat January 30, 2013 SAILING: Record-breaking Briton Alex Thomson toasted “a dream come true” yesterday after finishing the solo, non-stop, round-the-world Vendee Globe race in third place. Thomson, 38, completed the course in a British record 80 days, 19 hours and 23 minutes, finishing two days, 17 hours and seven minutes behind French winner Francois Gabart.
Twickenham to host Sarries tie January 30, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Saracens will play their Heineken Cup quarter-final against Ulster at Twickenham, the club have announced. Sarries decided against applying for one-off permission to expand the capacity of Allianz Park for the match on 6 April. The club ofiicially opened their new Barnet home on Sunday with a 19-11 LV= Cup win over Cardiff [...]
Crouch and Samba on Redknapp’s shopping list January 29, 2013 QUEENS PARK RANGERS 0 vs MANCHESTER CITY 0 QUEENS Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp last night confirmed he is eyeing a fifth spell with former England striker Peter Crouch, after holding Premier League champions Manchester City to a draw. Redknapp wants to sign Crouch, 31, from Stoke and Russia-based former Blackburn defender Christopher Samba before [...]
Villa plunge into relegation zone January 29, 2013 NEWCASTLE midfielder Yohan Cabaye scored a wondergoal in a 2-1 victory at fellow strugglers Aston Villa last night to complete a nightmare eight days for Paul Lambert’s beleaguered side. Striker Papiss Cisse also netted as the Magpies, who handed debuts to three new signings, won for the first time in seven fixtures and climbed to [...]