Kauto begins dressage life December 11, 2012 TRAINER Paul Nicholls aimed a parting shot at owner Clive Smith after bringing his care of record-breaking steeplechaser Kauto Star to an abrupt end yesterday. Nicholls delivered the 12-year-old double Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, who is set to begin a career in dressage, to his new owners weeks ahead of schedule, after becoming disillusioned with [...]
Villa roar back to reach semis December 11, 2012 NORWICH 1 vs ASTON VILLA 4 ASTON Villa manager Paul Lambert returned to punish his former side Norwich on his first visit since his summer departure in the Capital One Cup quarter-final last night. Norwich opened the scoring when Steve Morison chipped over Shay Given but were pegged back within a minute when Brett Holman [...]
Black Cats add to Royals pain December 11, 2012 SUNDERLAND 3 vs READING 0 SUNDERLAND manager Martin O’Neill marked a year in charge of the Black Cats with a crucial win over Reading to haul his side out of the Premier League relegation zone. James McClean gave O’Neill the perfect start, firing in on the turn after only three minutes. Sunderland strengthened their dominance [...]
No detracting from England’s results December 11, 2012 THERE isn’t much that captain Alastair Cook has left to accomplish on this tour of India, but winning the toss is one of them. I’d love to see Cook call it right tomorrow in Nagpur and allow England to rack up a commanding first-innings score in the decisive final Test. Batting to 300-3 on day [...]
Swann warns of India backlash as tourists scent historic victory December 11, 2012 ENGLAND spinner Graeme Swann admits their Lazarus-like recovery from a dreadful start to the cusp of history will count for little if they do not complete a series win in India this week. The tourists need only a draw in tomorrow’s fourth and final Test in Nagpur to claim their first series on Indian soil [...]
Broad a doubt for T20s after injury setback December 11, 2012 ENGLAND’S Stuart Broad is an injury doubt for the two Twenty20 internationals against India next week after suffering a recurrence of a heel injury during a practice session. The all-rounder is unlikely to be picked for the fourth and final Test starting in Nagpur tomorrow, but will find out the result of a scan this [...]
Khan set for make or break bout December 11, 2012 BOXING: Britain’s Amir Khan admits defeat to Carlos Molina in California this weekend is likely to bring down the curtain on his career. The 26-year-old, who has lost his last two bouts, said: “I know it is a make or break fight for me, that’s why I’m taking it so seriously.”
O’Leary out for six months after op December 11, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Irish scrum-half Tomas O’Leary will miss Ireland’s Six Nations campaign next year after undergoing back surgery. The 29-year-old Exile last featured against Harlequins at the end of October but is now facing up to six months on the sidelines after he went under the knife to repair the injury yesterday.
Barry charged for derby actions December 11, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Gareth Barry has been charged with misconduct following Sunday’s stormy 3-2 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United. Barry breached the FA rule E3 regarding using abusive or insulting words towards a match official.
Clubs back standing in grounds December 11, 2012 FOOTBALL: Thirteen clubs, including Brentford, Crystal Palace and AFC Wimbledon, support the reintroduction of standing in football stadia, says the Football Supporters’ Federation. Standing was outlawed following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 and the Premier League insists that it will not be encouraging a change in the law.