Klopp refuses Chelsea move February 11, 2013 BORUSSIA Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out becoming the next permanent manager at Chelsea. Dortmund occupy second place in the Bundesliga table and Klopp intends to see out his contract at the Westfalenstadion until 2016. “It’s a big honour,” said the 45-year-old. “But in this moment I’m not on the market.” Rafa Benitez, interim [...]
Healy facing Six Nations ban February 11, 2013 IRELAND prop Cian Healy could miss the rest of the RBS Six Nations championships after being cited for a stamp on opponent Dan Cole during Sunday’s 12-6 defeat to England in Dublin. In a bruising encounter, which also saw Ireland winger Simon Zebo suffer a broken foot, an injury set to rule him out of action [...]
Baggies make Gerrard pay the penalty February 11, 2013 ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard missed a penalty as Liverpool slipped to a shock 2-0 defeat at home to West Brom last night. Defender Gareth McAuley and forward Romelu Lukaku both struck in the final nine minutes to earn the Baggies a first win of 2013 and lift them into eighth in the Premier League, one [...]
Wright banking on big score February 11, 2013 CRICKET: England all-rounder Luke Wright is “desperate” to win back a place in the one-day side by shining in today’s second Twenty20 international against New Zealand. Wright hit 42 off 20 balls in Saturday’s 40-run win.
County court case thrown out February 11, 2013 FOOTBALL: Notts County say they will seek legal advice as they look to claim damages against HMRC after a winding-up petition over late payment of a tax bill was thrown out of court.
Mears quits over heart problems February 11, 2013 RUGBY UNION: England hooker Lee Mears has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect, aged 33, following the discovery of an abnormality in a routine cardiac screening by his club Bath.
Celtic’s debt shrinks with cup run February 11, 2013 FOOTBALL: Celtic take on Juventus in a Champions League last-16, first leg tie tonight amid news the club’s net bank debt has fallen from more than £7m to £130,000 in 12 months.
Evergreen Giggs earns three points for United February 10, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 vs EVERTON 0 VETERAN midfielder Ryan Giggs continued his sensational record of scoring in his last 23 league seasons for Manchester United, after notching in yesterday’s win. The evergreen winger opened the scoring at Old Trafford, moving Giggs closer to adding a 13th Premier League winners medal to his trophy cabinet as [...]
Unfazed Farrell kicks England to gritty victory February 10, 2013 IRELAND 6 vs ENGLAND 12 ICE-COOL fly-half Owen Farrell played down the pressure of kicking England to victory in the cauldron of Dublin’s Aviva Stadium yesterday after his penalties cemented their RBS Six Nations favourites’ status. The 21-year-old landed two kicks in each half as England overcame energy-sapping conditions and a fiercely competitive Ireland side [...]
Sir Alex senses title is en route to Old Trafford February 10, 2013 MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes a record-breaking 20th Premiership crown is on its way to Old Trafford after yesterday’s 2-0 win over Everton moved his side 12 points clear at the top with 12 games to go. Goals from Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie ensured United capitalised on Manchester City’s shock 3-1 [...]