Trott rejects opener role idea November 6, 2012 CRICKET: England’s Jonathan Trott has rebuffed suggestions he could open the batting in India. The uncapped Nick Compton is tipped to partner captain Alastair Cook in next week’s first Test. “There’s going to be someone making their debut and whoever gets that spot will do a great job,” said No3 Trott of Compton and rival [...]
Green Moon lands Melbourne Cup November 6, 2012 HORSE RACING: Green Moon ensured the Melbourne Cup stayed on Australian soil for the first time in three years as the European entrants flopped. The 19-1 shot, formerly trained in Lambourn by Harry Dunlop, beat Fiorente and Jakkalberry, the best British contender.
Brit track stars join Wiggins team November 6, 2012 CYCLING: British Olympic track champions Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell have joined a new road-racing team part-funded by Bradley Wiggins, DTPC Honda.
Ennis up for female athlete gong November 6, 2012 ATHLETICS: Britain’s Jessica Ennis has been shortlisted for world governing body the IAAF’s female athlete of the year award. Ennis, who won heptathlon gold at the London 2012 Olympics, faces competition from American sprinter Allyson Felix and New Zealand shotputter Valerie Adams.
Murray learns his lesson to recover and beat Berdych November 5, 2012 US OPEN champion Andy Murray revealed that the memory of last week’s surprise defeat to Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz at the Paris Masters inspired him to yesterday’s 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Tomas Berdych at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. In his first fixture in Britain since becoming a Grand Slam winner, Murray had [...]
Compton finds form in opener duel with Root November 5, 2012 UNCAPPED batsman Nick Compton insisted laughter proved the best medicine for his early-tour struggles after finally finding form with a half-century as England drew their warm-up match in India against Mumbai A. Somerset’s Compton, vying with Joe Root of Yorkshire for the right to partner captain Alastair Cook at the top of the order, hit [...]
Wenger worried by Arsenal slump with hopes of revival hit by Walcott illness November 5, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits his side’s slump in form is worrying him but has challenged the Gunners to summon a change in fortunes in their hardest Champions League fixture so far this season. Wenger’s men face Schalke tonight having lost three of their last five Premier League games and after needing a comeback of [...]
Poulter for a Major and why I’d ban belly putters November 5, 2012 RYDER Cup star Ian Poulter reminded everyone that he is far from being just a great matchplay competitor with a fantastic win at the WGC Champions event in China on Sunday. Poulter had some catching up to do after the first two days but produced successive rounds of 65 to overtake the likes of fellow [...]
You should respect me, blasts Mancini, as City face European night of destiny November 5, 2012 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini lashed out at perceived disrespect yesterday as the Italian prepared for tonight’s must-win Champions League visit of Ajax. Mancini banged his hand on the table and admonished reporters who asked about a mooted deal for him to take charge of Monaco in the summer, had he been forced out of [...]
Odemwingie double leaves Southampton fighting for life after hitting rock bottom November 5, 2012 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 2 vs SOUTHAMPTON 0 SOUTHAMPTON’S sorry return to the Premier League continued as the concession of the 27th and 28th goals of their league season last night at West Brom ensured that they remain bottom of the table. Pressure had already unfairly been mounting on manager Nigel Adkins, who had overseen two [...]