Phelps finishes first to break all records as star in the East continues to blaze July 31, 2012 AT THE AQUATICS CENTRE SWIMMER Michael Phelps thanked his American team-mates after he became the most decorated Olympian of all time last night, as controversial Chinese teen sensation Ye Shiwen claimed her second gold of London 2012. An emphatic victory in the 4x200m freestyle saw Phelps, 27, surpass Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina’s 18 Olympic medals, [...]
Murray through but leading ladies go July 31, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray admits he will have to perform at his best if he is to advance beyond Marcos Baghdatis and into the fourth round of the men’s Olympics tennis tournament. “I had a tough match with him at Wimbledon a few weeks ago,” said Murray. “I certainly won’t be taking anything for granted. [...]
Henry: My exit showed Arsenal can cope without Van Persie July 31, 2012 ARSENAL favourite Thierry Henry believes the club to be capable of coping with the potential loss of captain Robin van Persie should the forward this summer leave. Van Persie is insistent he will not consider remaining at the club beyond the final 12 months of his contract and could depart as early as this month. [...]
England have to stop Amla to save the series, says Swann July 31, 2012 ENGLAND bowler Graeme Swann believes Hashim Amla is the biggest threat to England in the upcoming second Test against South Africa and must be stopped at all costs. Batsman Amla clocked an outstanding 311 not out as England were comprehensively beaten by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at the Oval. Swann [...]
TODAY AT THE GAMES July 31, 2012 Cycling ■ Bradley Wiggins aims to add to his Tour de France victory in the men’s Individual Time Trial at 14:30. In the women’s event (12:30), Emma Pooley is GB’s best hope. Football ■ Team GB v Uruguay, Group A, 19:45. A draw or more would send Britain through to the quarter-finals. Boxing ■ Luke [...]
GB raise bar as medal eludes July 31, 2012 GREAT Britain’s women failed to follow the men’s team’s impressive lead after finishing sixth in the gymnastics, though the result was still their best in the post-war era. It was USA who won gold after the previously impressive Russia struggled under pressure as the American’s momentum grew to build a lead that would not be [...]
Britain reach final eight July 31, 2012 TEAM GB’s women’s football team last night advanced to a quarter-final against Canada after defeating Brazil 1-0 to secure first place in Group E. A third goal in three games from Steph Houghton proved enough for victory in front of a 70,584 crowd and though Kelly Smith’s penalty was saved, Britain successfully contained Brazil to [...]
Pienaar returns to Everton July 31, 2012 FOOTBALL: Everton have re-signed South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar from Tottenham for a fee of £4.5m. “There was no doubt in my mind that I would be back here,” said Pienaar. “At the end of the season I told the manager how I felt and I am happy now it is all done.”
Djokovic to face Hewitt July 31, 2012 TENNIS: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic yesterday defeated USA’s Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-1 to progress to the third round of the Olympics tennis tournament. The world No2 will meet Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt.
Welsh draw Stade Francais July 31, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Premiership side London Welsh have been drawn at home to French giants Stade Francais in their European Challenge Cup debut.