Dawson backs Gatland move September 10, 2012 ■ RUGBY UNION: Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson believes the appointment of Warren Gatland as coach is the right one. “I think it’s the right appointment,” he said. “The Lions committee have absolutely nailed it. Maybe for once in goodness knows how long there’s very little controversy.”
Murray in the mood to magic first Major title at the US Open September 9, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray must tonight defeat Novak Djokovic in the US Open final if he is to capitalise on some of the finest form of his career and secure a so far elusive first grand slam title. In a matter of months Murray has dismissed fears over his fitness to at Wimbledon produce his [...]
Coe brings the Paralympics to a stirring close at end of Games September 9, 2012 THE London 2012 Paralympic Games last night came to an inspiring close at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, with the London Games chairman Sebastian Coe praising the Paralympians, saying they had “lifted the cloud of limitation.” Last night’s spectacular closing ceremony, which was headlined musically by Coldplay, also saw Coe give a moving thanks to [...]
McIlroy readies for Ryder Cup with impressive win on US soil September 9, 2012 NORTHERN Ireland’s Rory McIlroy last night extended his outstanding run of form with victory at the BMW Championship in Indiana. The world No1 produced a final-round 67 to secure both the championship and his third Tour victory in four with an exceptional variety of play that combined astute long drives with composure on the tournament’s [...]
Terry to miss Ukraine World Cup qualifier September 9, 2012 ENGLAND will tomorrow be without centre-back John Terry for the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley as a result of an ankle injury incurred in Friday’s victory in Moldova. The Chelsea captain left the field in the game’s closing stages, with all three substitutes already used, to force England to close out the 5-0 [...]
Hamilton hints at McLaren stay after Monza triumph September 9, 2012 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton hinted yesterday that he is happy to stay with McLaren, after leading the team to their third straight Formula One victory. Hamilton and McLaren spent last week dogged by rumours of his departure, after Eddie Jordan, previously a team principal in F1, said the Brit had already agreed personal terms with Mercedes. [...]
Superhuman Weir savours fitting finale September 9, 2012 BRITAIN’S David Weir saluted a “superhuman” effort after ensuring a glorious end to the London 2012 Paralympics by claiming his fourth gold medal of the Games yesterday. Weir underlined his status as the world’s best wheelchair athlete by winning the men’s T54 marathon with a sprint finish on the Mall. It completed a clean sweep [...]
McCall delighted with Sarries’ second win from two at Sale September 9, 2012 SARACENS boss Mark McCall hailed his team’s resilience after Saturday’s 23-16 victory away to Sale in the Aviva Premiership. Fly-half Charlie Hodgson kicked six penalties, while England wing Chris Ashton scored the try. “We showed a lot of composure and I was impressed with our ability to see out the game,” said McCall, whose side [...]
England skip nets ahead of T20 September 9, 2012 England captain Stuart Broad relieved his players of compulsory net practice yesterday, ahead of tonight’s second Twenty20 match against South Africa at Old Trafford. With England reeling from Saturday’s seven wicket defeat to the tourists, Broad said that some rest could be more beneficial to his team. “You don’t want to be netting all the [...]
Contador victory in Tour of Spain September 9, 2012 Spaniard Alberto Contador bounced back from his recent drugs ban yesterday, winning his homeland’s Vuelta a Espana for the second time. Contador, who has continued protesting his innocence over the doping charge, won the race by one minute and 16 seconds. Britain’s Chris Froome came fourth.