Finn fights back as England save series hopes August 16, 2012 SEAMER Steven Finn played down suggestions England had been fired up by the Kevin Pietersen saga after his three wickets helped the hosts take control on the first day of the third Test against South Africa. Fellow paceman James Anderson (3-58) also took a trio of scalps at Lord’s, including opposition captain Graeme Smith, as [...]
“He excites me more than any other player” August 16, 2012 WHO WILL WIN THE TITLE? Kevin Keegan: Manchester City are the team everyone’s got to catch. They have got a very powerful squad and I wouldn’t be worried that they’ve only signed Jack Rodwell. The only problem they could have is if they argue among themselves, because they have so many good players. Craig Burley: [...]
Liverpool sign winger Assaidi August 16, 2012 FOOTBALL: Liverpool are to sign Heerenveen’s Morocco international winger Oussama Assaidi, 24, for £3m, and further recruits could follow. Manager Brendan Rodgers said: We hope in the next couple of days we’ll have one or two coming in.”
Anita heads to Newcastle August 16, 2012 FOOTBALL: Newcastle have signed Vurnon Anita for £6.7m from Ajax.
Wenger has no choice with RVP August 16, 2012 FOOTBALL: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the club has little choice but to sell Robin van Persie because he only has one year left on his contract.
Murray continues fine form August 16, 2012 TENNIS: Andy Murray yesterday reached the third round of Cincinnati Masters with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over America’s Sam Querrey.
Joshua not ready to turn pro August 16, 2012 BOXING: London 2012 gold medallist Anthony Joshua insists he will remain an amateur fighter for now. He said: “I’m still an amateur boxer and proud to be Olympic champion.”
Cipriani targets England return August 16, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Sale fly-half Danny Cipriani says he aims to return to the England scene following talks with coach Stuart Lancaster.
United land Van Persie in £24m swoop August 15, 2012 ARSENAL last night gave the green light to one of the most contentious transfers in Premier League history when they accepted a £24m bid from Manchester United for captain Robin van Persie. Last season’s top scorer and player of the year will complete a move to Old Trafford in the next 48 hours and could [...]
Pietersen should never play for England again August 15, 2012 TWO concepts are essential to any dressing room in sport: respect and trust for fellow players and coaches, and when those are compromised, there is nothing worse. There is no doubt that Kevin Pietersen is an immensely talented batsman – he has reminded us as recently as the current series against South Africa, which resumes [...]