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, [...]
West Ham vs Manchester City November 1, 2012 SHOULD Man United and Chelsea win earlier on in the day, then it will be imperative for Manchester City to claim three points from tomorrow’s early evening showdown at West Ham. They certainly have the tools to do just that and Coral’s offer of 8/11 for a City victory is very tempting. The champions might [...]
Mucho Macho Man ready to flex his muscles in the Breeders’ Cup Classic November 1, 2012 WITH its monster purses the Breeders’ Cup has never struggled to attract the top horses from around the globe and a strong European challenge has arrived in Santa Anita for the 29th annual championship. Considering Europe’s poor record in the Classic (12.35am), the $5 million (£3.1m) highlight of the two-day meeting on Sunday, it’s no [...]
Weird Al can land Wetherby’s Charlie Hall Chase for second year running November 1, 2012 ALTHOUGH the real big bucks are on offer on the other side of the pond this weekend, back on home soil, tomorrow’s bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby (3.25pm) marks the real start of the jumps season for most punters. Paul Nicholls’ Silviniaco Conti has been the one for money all week after a hugely [...]