Wasps pack out to sting Saracens in derby November 1, 2012 LONDON Wasps are on a high following four straight wins, but hooker Tom Lindsay has bad news for Saracens ahead of Sunday’s Aviva Premiership clash – insisting the forwards are still not satisfied. Last season’s woes – where Wasps survived the drop on the last day of the season – seem a thing of the [...]
Hamilton still happy about move to faltering Mercedes November 1, 2012 MCLAREN’S Lewis Hamilton is adamant that he need not have any concerns about his impending move to Mercedes as fears arise about their lack of form in the second half of this season. The Briton is to end a 14-year association with McLaren to join a team who over the last three races have failed [...]
Murray determined to learn from loss in time for London November 1, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray revealed that his greatest priority is to impress at next week’s ATP Tour Finals after the underwhelming performance with which he lost to Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz. The 6ft 7in underdog defeated the US Open champion 5-7, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 in two hours and 25 minutes in the third round of the BNP [...]
Smith agrees Surrey transfer November 1, 2012 CRICKET: South Africa international Graeme Smith has agreed a three-year deal to become Surrey’s captain, but insists he remains committed to the national team. He said: “I will balance my new role alongside my continuing commitments to the Proteas and I look forward to continuing to represent my country for many years to come.”
Quins tie down fly-half Evans November 1, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the club to end speculation of a transfer abroad.
McCarthy makes Ipswich move November 1, 2012 FOOTBALL: Ipswich Town have appointed Mick McCarthy as manager on a two-and-a-half year contract. He said: “Make no mistake, at the moment the club is in a relegation battle and we’ve got to fight and scrap to get out of it.”
White sacked in doping scandal November 1, 2012 CYCLING: Australian team Orica-GreenEdge have sacked Matt White, a former team-mate of Lance Armstrong, after he admitted doping while riding for US Postal team.
Fury in eliminator showdown November 1, 2012 BOXING: British heavyweight Tyson Fury is to fight Denis Boytsov in a WBC title eliminator for a shot at world champion Vitali Klitschko.
No mercy from Van Persie against old friends November 1, 2012 MANCHESTER UNITED VS ARSENAL Tomorrow 12.45pm IT was a harsh lesson learned by the Arsenal fans who left the Madejski Stadium early during the Gunners’ incredible Capital One Cup comeback against Reading. But if the scoring at Old Trafford tomorrow lunchtime resembles anything like the pattern it followed when they last visited Manchester United, then [...]
Swansea vs Chelsea November 1, 2012 A more low-profile fixture will suit Chelsea this weekend, after last week’s goings on, and away from the live TV cameras in South Wales I expect Roberto Di Matteo’s men to prosper. The Premier League defeat to Manchester United was their first of the campaign and Chelsea’s consistency sees them top the table. Swansea, however, [...]