Petric signs for Fulham June 28, 2012 FOOTBALL: Fulham have signed Croatia striker Mladen Petric on a free transfer from German side Hamburg after his contract expired. “I’m very happy to be part of what is happening at Fulham,” he said.
Extra-time beckons in final that is just too close to call June 28, 2012 SPAIN ITALY Sunday – 7.45 pm BBC One SPAIN have quietened the doubters and now they have the chance to silence them in the European Championship showdown against Italy on Sunday. It might have been more of a slog than their previous journeys to the finals of Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup, but [...]
Palazzo Bianco to cap off an incredible month for Gosden June 28, 2012 JOHN Gosden was crowned leading trainer at last week’s Royal Ascot for the first time in his illustrious career. It was an incredible feat to notch five winners during the most competitive racing week of the year and he looks to have an excellent chance of claiming his second Northumberland Plate tomorrow afternoon (3.20pm). I [...]
Watson makes history as British highs continue at Wimbledon June 27, 2012 BRITISH No3 Heather Watson savoured the turnaround in her fortunes after yesterday becoming the first British female in 10 years to reach Wimbledon’s third round with a clinical victory over America’s Jamie Hampton. Confidence built during Wimbledon’s previous matches and in reaching the French Open’s second round last month had a visible influence as Watson [...]
Fabregas: I knew I’d be the one to seal Spain’s place in the final June 27, 2012 PORTUGAL 0 SPAIN 0 Spain win 4-2 on penalties SPAIN’S match-winning midfielder Cesc Fabregas insisted he knew beforehand that he would be the one to send his side into the final of the European Championship after scoring the decisive penalty to do just that. A penalty shootout was required to separate the two sides after [...]
Bale commits to Spurs and targets Europe June 27, 2012 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale has targeted a return to the Champions League after ending speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract at White Hart Lane. Fears that the 2011 PFA Player of the Year Bale could seek a move grew when Spurs missed out on a place in the competition last month [...]
Farah justifies rest with gold June 27, 2012 LONDON 2012 medal hope Mo Farah believes last night’s 5000m European Championship victory vindicates his decision to withdraw from the final of last weekend’s Olympic trials. Farah pulled out on the morning of Saturday’s 1500m final but having won gold last night with a comfortable time of 13 minutes and 29.91 seconds, was adamant that [...]
One-day series? Give me an extra Test June 27, 2012 ENGLAND begin their one-day international series against Australia tomorrow, but it is hard to escape the feeling that I’d rather it wasn’t happening at all. It’s always nice to beat the Aussies, and I think England will, although they’ll certainly provide a sterner examination of our 50-over credentials than West Indies. But I’d much sooner [...]
Germany eye historic victory June 27, 2012 FORMER Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has dismissed their historical failure to ever beat Italy as an anomaly as they prepare to meet in tonight’s Euro 2012 semi-final. Eventual winners Italy knocked Klinsmann’s Germany out of the 2006 World Cup at the same stage, when current boss Joachim Low was his assistant. However, this year Low’s [...]
London Welsh set for hearing June 27, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Welsh’s appeal against the block on their promotion will be heard today.