Matchplay pedigree earns Poulter a wildcard spot in Europe team for Medinah August 27, 2012 EUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has hailed Ian Poulter’s matchplay prowess after handing him a wildcard place in his team for next month’s showdown with the United States. Olazabal yesterday named Poulter and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts as the two discretionary picks in his 12-man squad, meaning three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington misses out [...]
City landmarks set for key role in parade of London 2012 heroes August 27, 2012 ROUTE details of a parade taking place next month to celebrate Britain’s Olympians and Paralympians have been revealed, with the City hosting the starting point for the celebration. Around 800 athletes, including several medal winners, are set to partake in the procession, which will depart from Mansion House at 1.30pm on Monday 10 September. The [...]
World champion paracyclist apologises for paralympics row August 27, 2012 A BRITISH world champion paracycler has apologised after his comments criticising Paralympians from other sports caused controversy on the eve of the Games. Jon-Allan Butterworth, one of the country’s top medal hopes at London 2012, accused some Team GB Paralympians outside cycling of “just having a laugh”. Butterworth, the current C5 1km time trial world [...]
Morgan: Swift Pietersen return would be good for England August 27, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Eoin Morgan hopes exiled colleague Kevin Pietersen can earn a recall to the international set-up, but insists the one-day team have not missed his explosive hitting. Pietersen remains frozen out after his career-threatening row with Test captain Andrew Strauss and the England hierarchy, as England prepare for today’s second one-day match against South [...]
Spurs ready to spend as £30m Modric departs August 27, 2012 TOTTENHAM look poised to embark on an eight-figure transfer spree before the weekend after finally agreeing to sell inspirational midfielder Luka Modric to Real Madrid for around £30m yesterday. Croatia star Modric completed a medical and signed a five-year contract with the Spanish champions, bringing to an end weeks of speculation about his future at [...]
Arm injury delays Barker return August 27, 2012 Middleweight Darren Barker has been ruled out of his fight, scheduled for September 8 against Italian Simone Rotolo, after suffering an arm injury. “I am gutted for Darren as he’s been looking great in training and I know he was ready to get back to what he does best,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The only [...]
Togo’s Boukari heads to Wolves August 27, 2012 Wolves have signed Togo winger Razak Boukari from Rennes on a four-year contract. “I know it is not the Premier League but that is not a problem because I just want to play football,” he said.
Ansbro suffers broken neck August 27, 2012 London Irish and Scotland centre Joe Ansbro broke his neck against Munster on Friday evening and is in hospital recovering. “Joe broke a small bone at the top of his neck early in the game’s second half,” read a club statement.
Mowbray admits Emnes interest August 27, 2012 Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray has admitted Swansea are interested in signing Dutchman Marvin Emnes but is adamant he is in no rush to sell. He said: “There have been enquiries for two years for Marvin from Swansea, ever since he went out on loan. There is no reason for us to rush into selling. Let’s [...]
Chelsea make move for £9m forward Moses August 23, 2012 WIGAN last night accepted a £9m offer from Chelsea for Nigeria forward Victor Moses as the European Champions continue to strengthen their squad for a potential Premier League title tilt. The bid, comprised of £7m up front and an additional £2m in add-ons, is the fifth that Chelsea have this summer made for Moses but [...]