Serbian police charge U21s October 30, 2012 THE Serbian police have charged two England U21 players for their roles in the aggressive confrontations witnessed at the end of this month’s European Championship qualifier in Krusevac. A total of 12 people were yesterday believed to have been charged, with two of England’s backroom staff among them. Uefa’s control and disciplinary body is to [...]
Redknapp denies interest in Blackburn managerial vacancy October 30, 2012 FORMER Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has denied having an interest in the vacant Blackburn Rovers job after heavy speculation arose linking him with the role. The former West Ham and Portsmouth manager has also been linked with Queens Park Rangers where, ironically, popular former Blackburn coach Mark Hughes is under pressure, and it continues to [...]
Defoe details Norwich danger after recent win over rivals October 30, 2012 TOTTENHAM striker Jermain Defoe has warned his team-mates that Norwich will tonight pose a significant threat because of the confidence they are building that began with their win over Arsenal. Spurs are to travel to Carrow Road, where club favourite and former assistant Chris Hughton is manager, in the fourth round of the Capital One [...]
Finn injury scare upstages Pietersen England return October 30, 2012 ENGLAND seamer Tim Bresnan played down the significance of Kevin Pietersen’s comeback after the estranged batsman’s reintegration was overshadowed by an injury scare for bowler Steven Finn. Pietersen appeared in England colours yesterday for the first time since his infamous text messaging dispute as the tourists saw India A reach 369-9 on day one of [...]
A new star could mitigate India defeat October 30, 2012 TOURS don’t come much harder than India and it’s difficult to see England winning the looming four-Test series. The vibes around the squad are not good, having endured plenty of controversy lately, and it’s all rather unsettling. It certainly won’t help them overcome a good side on tricky terrain. But it wouldn’t be a disaster [...]
Scottish rugby chiefs invite bids for Murrayfield naming rights October 30, 2012 MURRAYFIELD could become the latest stadium to be rebranded by a corporate sponsor after Scottish rugby chiefs admitted the naming rights were up for sale. Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson said they would be “crazy” if they did not seek a multi-million pound deal similar to Arsenal’s with airline Emirates. “The single biggest [...]
O’Driscoll and Best out for Ireland October 30, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll and hooker Rory Best have been ruled out of their autumn internationals due to respective ankle and neck ligament injuries.
Klitschko to make Haye wait October 30, 2012 BOXING: Britain’s David Haye will have to wait to learn if a fight with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko can be organised, with the latter considering retirement. “Vitali will not make a decision before December or the beginning of next year,” said the Ukrainian’s manager, Bernd Boente.
Richards set for 16 weeks out October 30, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Micah Richards is likely to be out of action for 16 weeks after surgery on a knee injury sustained on Saturday against Swansea, meaning the defender could miss at least 20 matches.
Wiggins wins Velo d’Or October 30, 2012 CYCLING: Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has won the Velo d’Or award for 2012’s best cyclist after a superbly successful year in which he also won the Paris-Nice, Tour de Romandie, Criterium du Dauphine and London Olympic time trial titles.