Blake blasts close to Bolt’s 100m record August 23, 2012 JAMAICAN sprinter Yohan Blake last night ran the joint-third fastest time in 100m history in the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. The London 2012 100m and 200m silver medallist ran 9.69 seconds to beat American Tyson Gay into second place and is behind only compatriot Usain Bolt in the 100m records. He said: “I have [...]
Lucky Liverpool edge to hearts victory August 23, 2012 LIVERPOOL last night won 1-0 away to Scottish club Hearts in the Europa League qualifying play-off round first leg after an own goal by defender Andy Webster. The match was a largely even affair in which Liverpool’s new Italian striker Fabio Borini missed several chances. Newcastle, meanwhile, drew 1-1 away to Greek side Atromitos.
Fulham lodge Reds complaint August 23, 2012 FOOTBALL: Fulham have complained to the Premier League over Liverpool’s pursuit of midfielder Clint Dempsey. The Cottagers last month registered their unhappiness at comments made by boss Brendan Rodgers. The League is investigating.
Farah tweets probed by Saints August 23, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Northampton Saints hooker Brett Sharman is being investigated by the club over comments he made on Twitter about London 2012 hero Mo Farah. The South African, 25, later apologised for the remarks and deleted his account.
Froome finishes second in Spain August 23, 2012 CYCLING: Britain’s Chris Froome, of Team Sky, finished second in the sixth stage of the Vuelta a Espana, won by Spain’s Joaquim Rodriguez.
JD Sports sells rugby kit brand Canterbury to Pentland for £1 August 23, 2012 JD SPORTS, the sportswear retailer, has agreed to sell its Rugby brand Canterbury to its majority shareholder Pentland for £1, three years after the group bought it out of administration. Pentland, which owns brands including Beghaus and Speedos and holds a 58 per cent stake in JD Sports, will pay a token £1 for shares [...]
Saracens star brings rugby to the City’s heart August 23, 2012 SARACENS caused a stir in the City again last night when the high-flying rugby team returned to the Honourable Artillery Club for a glitzy pre-season friendly against French stars Stade Francais. The 2011 Premiership champions won 61-17, with England winger Chris Ashton scoring a hat-trick. But it wasn’t just the rugby getting tongues wagging. The [...]
Newcastle can hold their own at Stamford Bridge once again August 23, 2012 FEW bosses came into the season under greater pressure than Roberto Di Matteo and the Chelsea manager has responded by steering his team to two wins from two to lead the way in the Premier League. The Italian has been helped by a forgiving start to the campaign, with Wigan away and Reading at home, [...]
Expect another Power surge in today’s Nunthorpe August 23, 2012 I WAS at York on Wednesday to see the great Frankel strut his stuff over 10 furlongs for the first time and it was an experience I will never forget. He could win just about any race and if he was to line-up in this afternoon’s Nunthorpe Stakes (3.40pm), the next round of the QIPCO [...]
Steps To Freedom looks a big price to defy welter burden in the Ebor August 23, 2012 ONLY one favourite has won the last 13 renewals of the Betfred Ebor (3.40pm) and Sir Mark Prescott’s Motivado, who sneaked into the UK’s richest handicap by the skin of his teeth, is a warm order to buck that losing trend. The four-year-old was an emphatic winner of a handicap over this trip at Glorious [...]