Twitter campaign gets Mcginley Ryder nod January 15, 2013 IRELAND’S Paul McGinley thanked world No1 Rory McIlroy after being named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for 2014. McIlroy publicly backed McGinley, who saw off rival Colin Montgomerie, while stars Luke Donald and Ian Poulter took to Twitter to call for his appointment. “So many players came out unprompted – that’s very humbling,” he said.
Kompany escapes red card ban January 15, 2013 FOOTBALL: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has won an appeal against his red card in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Arsenal. It means the Belgian defender avoids a three-match ban.
Scolari set for Chelsea return January 15, 2013 FOOTBALL: Chelsea are set to host a friendly on 25 March between Brazil and Russia. The match will see former Blues boss Luiz Felipe Scolari return to Stamford Bridge with ex-England boss Fabio Capello in charge of Russia.
£155m contract propels McIlroy into big league January 14, 2013 GOLFER Rory McIlroy has underlined his status as one of sport’s hottest properties by signing a blockbusting sponsorship deal with Nike that could earn him up to £155m. McIlroy’s 10-year alliance with the American sportswear giant was confirmed yesterday, and propels the 23-year-old US PGA champion into the top league of global sports earners. The [...]
Cooke retires with broadside at Armstrong January 14, 2013 FORMER Olympic road race champion Nicole Cooke bowed out of cycling yesterday with a stinging attack on drug cheats and a warning not to afford sympathy to deposed Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. Cooke, who said she had resisted pressure to take performance enhancing substances throughout her career, called riders who doped “criminals who [...]
Remy on verge of U-turn over Newcastle as QPR hijack deal January 14, 2013 RELEGATION threatened Queens Park Rangers have emerged as contenders to hijack Newcastle’s bid for Marseille striker Loic Remy. The France international was set to have a medical in Newcastle yesterday after a fee in the region of £8m had been agreed between the clubs on Sunday night as Magpies manager Alan Pardew looks to replace [...]
Saracens sign Vunipola duo January 14, 2013 SARACENS have secured the surprise double signing of Wasps No8 Billy Vunipola and Harlequins prop James Johnston for next season. Samoa international Johnston won the Premiership with Quins last season while Vunipola has shone for Wasps since his debut in 2011, and earned a place in England’s Saxons squad last week. Vunipola, 20, will join [...]
Taylor lined up by Sussex men’s side January 14, 2013 ENGLAND women’s wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is targeting a groundbreaking move into the men’s county game. The 23-year-old Sussex vice-captain, who bats at No3, is being lined up to play for the club’s men’s second XI, and has also discussed representing the MCC. “Part of me knows it would be phenomenal,” she said. “I would love [...]
Cook warns players to keep focus January 14, 2013 CRICKET: England captain Alastair Cook insists his side must not become complacent ahead of today’s match in Kochi after last week’s dramatic nine-run victory, which handed England a 1-0 lead in the five-match one-day series.
Jol to rest Berbatov for FA Cup tie January 14, 2013 FOOTBALL: Fulham manager Martin Jol is set to rest striker Dimitar Berbatov and several key players for their FA Cup third-round replay at Blackpool tonight, to halt a run of one win in six league games at Manchester City on Saturday.