Westwood: US Cup fans want to spook us September 25, 2012 ENGLAND’S Lee Westwood is anticipating a hostile American atmosphere when Europe’s Ryder Cup team this week challenges for supremacy. The former world No1 was four years ago critical of the Louisville crowd when while he competed for Europe an individual dressed as a ghost jumped in front of him and shouted “Boo”, and he expects [...]
FA to nominate Wembley Stadium for European Championship final September 25, 2012 THE Football Association is to nominate Wembley Stadium to host the final of the 2020 European Championships to European football’s governing body Uefa. Michel Platini, the Uefa president, is considering a change in format which would mean the tournament is played across several European cities instead of the traditional one or two host countries. Wembley’s [...]
Di Matteo sees no danger and predicts that Cole is set to stay September 25, 2012 CHELSEA manager Roberto Di Matteo has admitted to being “very optimistic” about the prospect of defender Ashley Cole signing a new contract to commit to the club. The England left-back’s present deal has only 10 months remaining and he has been linked with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain under former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti. From [...]
Kelly ruled out for six months September 25, 2012 ■ FOOTBALL: Liverpool defender Martin Kelly will be unavailable for six months, and requires surgery, after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United.
Hipkins and Claassens cited September 25, 2012 ■ RUGBY UNION: Bath’s Hipkiss and Michael Claassens are to appear at a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing after both were cited after Bath’s 29-22 Premiership defeat to London Irish. Hipkiss has been charged with an alleged tip tackle on Jamie Gibson, and Claassens for kicking lock Matthew Garvey.
Baldini dismisses Spurs link September 25, 2012 ■ FOOTBALL: Roma general manager Franco Baldini has dismissed any interest in being Tottenham’s technical director because he wants to stay put.
Watson awaits Sharapova September 25, 2012 ■ TENNIS: Britain’s Heather Watson is to face Maria Sharapova in the Pan Pacific Open after yesterday beating world No30 Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 7-6 (7-3).
British amateur scene to develop September 25, 2012 ■ BOXING: The British Amateur Boxing Association is in discussions with AIBA to set up a London-based World Series of Boxing.
Botham and Clarke club up for two day charity golfing feast September 23, 2012 SPORTING legends Sir Ian Botham and Darren Clarke teed up a global gathering of the celebrity and business elite at the Archerfield Links in Scotland to take part in a golfing charity fundraiser – raising over £500,000 for charity. The Pro Am invitational, which raises money for Botham and Clarke’s charities, “Beefy’s Charity Foundation” and [...]
Untenable… Terry quits England as FA begin inquest September 23, 2012 FORMER England captain John Terry last night stunned the nation when retiring from international duty on the eve of the Football Association’s inquest into the Anton Ferdinand race row. The FA’s disciplinary hearing was less than 24 hours away when Terry accused them of making his position “untenable” when announcing his immediate retirement from the [...]