Chelsea cruise to six-goal Capital win September 25, 2012 CAPITAL ONE CUP CHELSEA 6 vs WOLVES 0 PREMIER League Chelsea last night returned to their finest form to advance to the fourth round of the Capital One Cup with a devastatingly clinical victory over recently-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Blues had on Saturday remained unconvincing in a 1-0 victory over Stoke City and had last [...]
Woods ready to end poor Ryder Cup run as Europe settles in September 25, 2012 AMERICAN great Tiger Woods has admitted he is largely responsible for his country’s poor Ryder Cup record against Europe. America have won only one of the last five tournaments – in a period where Woods was the world’s dominant individual player – the last coming in 2008 when the sport’s biggest name was injured. “I [...]
Vidic injury deals fresh blow to United‘s defensive resources September 25, 2012 THE Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been ruled out for eight weeks after an operation on his knee. “Vidic has had a meniscus operation on his right knee and will be out for around eight weeks,” read a club statement about the defender who also missed the last five months of last season because [...]
Katsidis ready to consider Hatton fight as the Hitman nears announcing opponent September 25, 2012 FORMER world-title challenger Michael Katsidis is ready to consider being the opponent for Ricky Hatton’s comeback fight, though the fighter’s agent insists that any relevant discussions have yet to take place. Hatton has already confirmed that his opponent and the undercard details for his 24 November ring return are to be announced on Friday and [...]
Hodgson hopeful of overhauling England’s football philosophy September 25, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he intends to change his side’s style of play in the pursuit of progress towards the 2014 World Cup. Hodgson was appointed in May on the eve of the European Championships for which he had little time to prepare but believes that going forward it is necessary for changes [...]
Lancaster longs for Autumn progression September 25, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side’s Autumn internationals represent the right time to make significant progress and improve on the promise shown since his appointment. From 10 November, England are to face Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on consecutive weekends. It is an intimidating run by anyone’s standards, particularly after a 2-0 [...]
FA’s Terry inquest set to continue September 25, 2012 FOOTBALL: The Football Association’s disciplinary hearing into the race row between Chelsea captain John Terry and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is to go into a third day, with Terry’s Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole expected to testify in his favour. Former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins also admitted he would be prepared to support Terry. He said: [...]
Brook rejected Bradley title fight September 25, 2012 BOXING: British welterweight Kell Brook has revealed he rejected a chance to fight WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley to pursue becoming mandatory challenger for the IBF crown. He said: “The Bradley fight was put in front of me but I believe the mandatory position in the IBF is the right move. [Promoter] Eddie [Hearn] has [...]
Watson edged out by Sharapova September 25, 2012 TENNIS: Britain’s Heather Watson was yesterday knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open, in Japan, by world No2 Maria Sharapova. “It was a tough three-setter, very physical, but I went out there to win and I gave it everything I had,” said Watson of her 6-7 (7-9), 6-3, 6-4 loss. Spain’s Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, has [...]
Hodgson: Terry’s retirement is a big blow to my England plans September 25, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has admitted the loss of John Terry to international retirement is a significant disappointment. The central defender and former England captain on Sunday announced the immediate end of his international career and blamed the Football Association’s disciplinary hearing into his role in the Anton Ferdinand race row, which began yesterday, for [...]