Love has tried to change the course to suit America, but it won’t help September 26, 2012 I’VE seen the Ryder Cup course at Medinah Country Club, near Chicago, and it’s clear that USA’s captain Davis Love has tried to set it up to suit them, and I believe he’s made a big error in doing that. He’s cut away all of the rough on the course and that, to me, doesn’t [...]
Toure tells City they need to tighten up September 26, 2012 MANCHESTER City defender Kolo Toure has admitted his side’s defensive vulnerabilities will threaten their hopes of success if they cannot be eradicated. Toure on Tuesday night played for City when they twice led at home to Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup before conceding a total of four goals when succumbing to a 4-2 [...]
Ferguson pleased with United victory September 26, 2012 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 vs NEWCASTLE 1 MANCHESTER United defeated a resilient Newcastle to advance to a fourth-round Capital One Cup tie away to Chelsea. Goals from midfielders Anderson – a minute before half-time – and Tom Cleverley in the 58th minute had given United a two-goal lead before visiting striker Papiss Cisse scored with a [...]
Sahin saves holders Liverpool’s cup hopes September 26, 2012 WEST BROM 1 vs LIVERPOOL 2 ON-LOAN Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin scored twice to inspire Liverpool’s first domestic win of the 2012/2013 season. New manager Brendan Rodgers had looked to be heading for another defeat when Gabriel Tamas’s shot gave West Brom a third-minute lead after goalkeeper Brad Jones dropped a free-kick, but Sahin [...]
Broad backs batsmen vs West Indies September 26, 2012 ENGLAND Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad believes his side’s batsmen will be ready to deliver in today’s ICC match against West Indies. They suffered against India’s spin bowling throughout Sunday’s 90-run defeat against India but in Pallekele today he believes that that is set to change. “It’s all mental,” Broad said. “It is important to get [...]
Confident Colsaerts is ready to be Europe’s Ryder Cup weapon September 26, 2012 EUROPE’S Nicolas Colsaerts believes he can be an essential weapon for his team as they attempt to retain the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club near Chicago. The Belgian is the only rookie in captain Jose Maria Olazabal’s side and that he was even in contention for selection highlights how far he has come in [...]
FA’s Terry hearing continues September 26, 2012 FOOTBALL: The Football Association’s disciplinary hearing into John Terry’s role in the Anton Ferdinand race row is to continue today, though it could be concluded. Despite missing training, Chelsea will consider him for selection against Arsenal on Saturday.
Mayweather ends Pacquiao feud September 26, 2012 BOXING: The lawsuit filed by Manny Pacquiao against Floyd Mayweather has now been settled, with Mayweather apologising, leading to renewed hope that the two could yet reach an agreement to fight.
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 [...]