Czech Republic retain Fed Cup November 4, 2012 The Czech Republic beat Serbia 3-1 in Prague yesterday to successfully defend the Fed Cup. Lucie Safarova comfortably defeated former world No1 Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 6-1 after Ana Ivanovic had beaten Petra Kvitova to raise Serbian revival hopes.
Police join Chelsea probe into monkey gesture fan November 1, 2012 POLICE have launched an investigation after a Chelsea supporter appeared to make a monkey gesture towards Manchester United’s black forward Danny Welbeck during Wednesday’s Capital One Cup match. The Blues acted swiftly yesterday to probe the incident after images of the alleged protagonist began circulating online, appealing for anyone to identify the man and pledging [...]
Wenger tells Arsenal supporters to lay off RVP November 1, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has urged fans not to vent their anger at Robin van Persie when they face him in tomorrow’s Premier League visit to Manchester United. Van Persie was accused of treachery when he refused to sign a new contract and demanded a transfer over the summer, paving the way for the former [...]
Cahill driven to stay as Terry’s ban nears end November 1, 2012 CHELSEA defender Gary Cahill has reaffirmed his intention to remain in his side’s first team as John Terry’s four-match ban nears its completion. Club captain Terry and David Luiz have this season largely been manager Roberto Di Matteo’s first-choice central defensive pairing but since the former’s suspension after the Football Association found him guilty of [...]
Patel can tame India’s swing, insists Anderson November 1, 2012 PACEMAN James Anderson has backed Samit Patel’s bid for a regular Test place after the all-rounder completed his first England century in yesterday’s drawn tour match against India A. Patel scored 104 to add to captain Alastair Cook’s 119 as England amassed 426 for their first innings, a lead of 57, before India reached 124-4 [...]
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.