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 [...]
Vidic injury deals fresh blow to United‘s defensive resources September 25, 2012 THE Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been ruled out for eight weeks after an operation on his knee. “Vidic has had a meniscus operation on his right knee and will be out for around eight weeks,” read a club statement about the defender who also missed the last five months of last season because [...]
Katsidis ready to consider Hatton fight as the Hitman nears announcing opponent September 25, 2012 FORMER world-title challenger Michael Katsidis is ready to consider being the opponent for Ricky Hatton’s comeback fight, though the fighter’s agent insists that any relevant discussions have yet to take place. Hatton has already confirmed that his opponent and the undercard details for his 24 November ring return are to be announced on Friday and [...]
Hodgson hopeful of overhauling England’s football philosophy September 25, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he intends to change his side’s style of play in the pursuit of progress towards the 2014 World Cup. Hodgson was appointed in May on the eve of the European Championships for which he had little time to prepare but believes that going forward it is necessary for changes [...]
Lancaster longs for Autumn progression September 25, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side’s Autumn internationals represent the right time to make significant progress and improve on the promise shown since his appointment. From 10 November, England are to face Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on consecutive weekends. It is an intimidating run by anyone’s standards, particularly after a 2-0 [...]