Rooney makes 23-man cut for Fifa’s Ballon d’Or shortlist October 29, 2012 ENGLAND and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has been included as the solitary British player among Fifa’s 23-strong list for the Ballon d’Or award for 2012’s best player. The Merseysider is among five Premier League based players – alongside United team-mate Robin van Persie and Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure – [...]
Kompany insists City are happy October 29, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has dismissed rumours that the Premier League champions squad have become disillusioned with the management of Roberto Mancini. He said: “It’s part of the game, and I accept that part of the game. I just wonder where the integrity of some journalists stands when they come out with stories [...]
Redpath’s spell in charge over October 29, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Brian Redpath has been removed as Sale’s director of rugby after the club’s worst ever start to a Premiership season in which they have lost their opening seven fixtures, though he remains Sale employee. A club spokesman said: “I’ve spoken to one of the owners and Bryan Redpath has not left the club. [...]
Cleverly unaffected by doubts October 29, 2012 BOXING: WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly insists his preparations for his scheduled 10 November title defence against Ryan Coyne in Los Angeles are not being undermined by doubts about the latter’s involvement. He said: “This should be frustrating but I’ve taken it all in my stride. It’s something I’m used to by now because there [...]
McIlroy seals Woods win October 29, 2012 Golf: Rory McIlroy yesterday defeated Tiger Woods by a single shot during their match at the Jinsha Lake Golf Club in central China to win a reported pot of £1.25m. Woods said: “It was certainly not like most Mondays. To have this many people come out is pretty special – we’re ranked one and two [...]
Two reds, an offside and bad language: Chelsea in ref attack October 28, 2012 CHELSEA 2 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 3 CHELSEA last night launched a complaint against the referee Mark Clattenburg after alleging that he had used “inappropriate language” on an explosive evening in which he had already sent off two of the league leaders’ players and ruled that Javier Hernandez’s offside winning goal for Manchester United should stand. [...]
Late try downs Irish and sends Quins back top October 28, 2012 HARLEQUINS captain Chris Robshaw admitted his side rode their luck before returning to the top of the Aviva Premiership table in a dramatic 31-28 win at London Irish yesterday. Trailing by two points with no time remaining, centre Tom Casson looked to have knocked on over the line but on referral to the television match [...]
Suarez denied late winner after Moyes-baiting goal celebration October 28, 2012 EVERTON 2 vs LIVERPOOL 2 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers cursed a disallowed late goal from controversial striker Luis Suarez after his team threw away a two-goal lead in a pulsating Merseyside Premier League derby. Suarez fired in via Leighton Baines – and celebrated by goading Everton boss David Moyes over diving claims by throwing himself [...]
It’s time for rugby to face cold reality and seize chance to move to a summer season October 28, 2012 YOU have to be clinically insane to do what I did on Saturday. Horizontal rain, blowing a gale with a Siberian chill factor, and I voluntarily stood on a touchline watching 30 men honest and true, attempting to construct an entertaining game of rugby. Meanwhile yesterday morning across the country, thousands of young people opened [...]
Defiant Alonso insists race is still on despite Vettel win October 28, 2012 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso insists he can still win the Formula One drivers’ championship, despite watching Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel take the chequered flag for the fourth straight race yesterday. Vettel, aiming for a third successive title, is now 13 points clear at the top of the rankings after winning the Indian Grand Prix in one [...]