Castano wins BMW Italian Open September 16, 2012 Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano last night won the BMW Italian Open for his sixth European Tour Victory. He beat Garth Mulroy by a total of two shots.
South Yorkshire Police and FA under fire over Hillsborough September 13, 2012 SOUTH Yorkshire Police was last night considering referring itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its conduct relating to the Hillsborough disaster, as the publication of previously classified files continued to generate shockwaves. The Football Association also found itself under the spotlight, with Labour MP Andy Burnham and families of the 96 Liverpool [...]
Hatton set for last hurrah September 13, 2012 BRITISH former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton is today set to confirm plans for a comeback, more than three years after his last fight. The Mancunian, 33, has been granted a licence by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC), subject to a medical. Robert Smith of the BBBofC said: “He looks fit and he [...]
Chelsea warn fans as Terry returns to QPR September 13, 2012 CHELSEA have issued a stark warning to fans about their behaviour in tomorrow’s powderkeg Premier League trip to QPR, as they prepare to return to the scene of last year’s race row between John Terry and Anton Ferdinand. It comes amid speculation that the traditional pre-match handshake could be scrapped, with QPR defender Ferdinand said [...]
Black vows to be even harder on GB stars than Van Commenee September 13, 2012 UK ATHLETICS’ new performance director Neil Black has warned Britain’s track and field stars that he will be even harder on them than controversial outgoing head coach Charles van Commenee. Van Commenee lived up to his reputation as an uncompromising taskmaster by falling on his sword earlier this week, having failed to meet his own [...]
Cavendish out of running in Tour of Britain September 13, 2012 TEAM Sky’s Mark Cavendish saw his chances of winning the Tour of Britain disappear as Dutchman Marc de Maar recovered from a late fall to snatch stage five in Stoke. Cavendish, who began the day with the leader’s golden jersey and a six-second lead over Australian cyclist Leigh Howard, finished almost 12 minutes behind De [...]
Wenger coy on new contract talk despite Arsenal’s overtures September 13, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits he may reject the offer of a new contract if he feels that he has fallen short of his own personal standards. Gunners chiefs have made it clear they want the 62-year-old to stay beyond his current deal, which expires at the end of next season, despite the club’s failure [...]
Pietersen decision is Flower’s toughest yet September 13, 2012 THIS hasn’t been the easiest of summers for the England cricket team. A difficult Test series against South Africa resulting in the loss of the No1 ranking, the resignation and retirement of captain Andrew Strauss and the distraction of the Kevin Pietersen controversy. But one man to have emerged with great credit is Andy Flower. [...]
Sarries can win plaudits as well as trophies, says flanker Fraser September 13, 2012 SARACENS flanker Will Fraser insists they will prove their critics wrong this season, delighting and dominating in equal measure as they bid to reclaim the Aviva Premiership crown. Sarries, who face Leicester Tigers at Wembley tomorrow, reached the play-offs last season but came in for criticism for failing to excite – an accusation Flanker believes [...]
Heineken Cup successor will dazzle, say BT September 13, 2012 THE HEINEKEN Cup will be superseded by a “dazzling new European tournament” in two years’ time, says BT Vision chairman Marc Watson. English and French clubs’ breakaway plans gathered pace this week when BT Vision struck a £152m deal with Premiership Rugby that they say gives them the rights to show European games involving English [...]