Grandstand finish looms after Vettel slashes Alonso title lead October 7, 2012 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso admits the 2012 Formula One drivers’ battle will boil down to a five-race “mini championship” after he crashed out of yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso picked up a puncture on the first bend of the Suzuka track when he was clipped by the Lotus of Kimi Raikkonen, leaving the Spaniard to watch [...]
Jol bemoans midfield after Saints slip up October 7, 2012 SOUTHAMPTON 2 vs FULHAM 2 FULHAM boss Martin Jol was left to rue his team’s lack of midfield spark after the west Londoners fought back from a difficult first half but could only draw against newly-promoted Southampton yesterday. Saints defender Jose Fonte bookended the game with two headed goals at the beginning and end of [...]
Pardew slams Van Persie in elbowing row October 7, 2012 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 3 NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew called on the Football Association to investigate Manchester United striker Robin van Persie for elbowing after the Magpies slipped to a heavy home defeat. Early headers from defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra gave the visitors a cushion, and midfielder Tom Cleverley curled a [...]
Peslier rides Solemia to victory October 7, 2012 French jockey Olivier Peslier claimed his fourth Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe victory as 33-1 outsider Solemia upset the field to win the blue riband flat race yesterday at Longchamp. Japanese star Orfevre was pipped by a neck while Frankie Dettori and Camelot could only manage seventh place.
Woods loses testicle after injury October 7, 2012 Warrington Wolves prop Paul Wood had to have a testicle removed after rupturing it during Saturday’s Super League Grand Final defeat to Leeds Rhinos. Wood, 30, suffered the injury in the second half but played on.
Grace wins fifth title of 2012 October 7, 2012 South Africa’s Branden Grace enhanced his rising star status with a fifth title of 2012 by securing a course record 22 under par at the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.
Rodgers riled by poor second half showing October 4, 2012 LIVERPOOL 2 vs UDINESE 3 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers blamed the poor performance produced by his players immediately after half-time for the rapid transformation with which they went from an apparently comfortable position to a damaging home defeat. Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey capped a fine, flowing passing move with an authoritative header to give Liverpool a [...]
Hodgson holds hands up for Rio gaffe October 4, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has apologised to Rio Ferdinand after details of his latest omission from the national squad were leaked following a conversation the 65-year-old had on the London underground when heading to Arsenal’s 3-1 Champions League victory over Olympiakos on Wednesday. Hodgson yesterday announced his 25-man squad for the imminent World Cup qualifiers [...]
Newcastle cruise to victory October 4, 2012 NEWCASTLE 3 vs BORDEAUX 0 NEWCASTLE won their first match in Group D after a dominant display against France’s Bordeaux. With a weekend fixture against Manchester United to prepare for, manager Alan Pardew had made seven changes to his side but they took the lead in the 16th minute with a sidefooted finish from Shola [...]
Tottenham drop points late on October 4, 2012 PANATHINAIKOS 1 vs TOTTENHAM 1 PANATHINAIKOS scored an equaliser with 13 minutes to go to deny Tottenham a true extension to their run of good form. A header from captain Michael Dawson had given Spurs a deserved 35th-minute lead but an inability to convert their dominance was their ultimate downfall when Spanish striker Toche equalised [...]