BMX prospects target finals August 9, 2012 BMX hopeful Liam Phillips yesterday stayed on course for a medal by reaching today’s semi-final. Phillips finished second behind American Connor Fields in all three runs to qualify, while fellow Briton Shanaze Reade competes in the women’s semi-finals this afternoon. Team GB’s men’s hockey team’s hopes of gold disappeared with a chastening 9-2 defeat to [...]
Mcllroy happy with second August 9, 2012 NORTHERN Ireland’s Rory McIlroy last night produced an impressive five-under-par opening round of 67 as Sweden’s Carl Pettersson took the early clubhouse lead at the US PGA Championship. Pettersson led following a six-under-par round of 66 but though McIlroy’s score was equalled by America’s Gary Woodland and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain, the encouraging improvement against [...]
Liverpool earn Europa League win August 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: Liverpool last night defeated Belarusian side FC Gomel 3-0 at Anfield to advance to the final qualifying round of the Europa League with a 4-0 aggregate victory. Home debutant Fabio Borini, captain Steven Gerrard and defender Glen Johnson were the goalscorers.
West Ham agree Diarra deal August 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: West Ham have agreed a deal to sign France midfielder Alou Diarra from Marseille. The 31-year-old, a former Liverpool reserve, will sign a two year-contract.
Injured Parker out until September August 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: Tottenham and England midfielder Scott Parker will remain unavailable until mid-September after suffering an injured achilles. He will miss England’s friendly against Italy and World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine, as well as Spurs’ start to the season.
Lukaku set for domestic loan August 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: The agent of Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku has revealed the striker will go on loan to another Premier League club, but it will not be Fulham. “I can assure you that Romelu is not going to Fulham,” he said. “I am currently finalising the [loan] details with another Premier League club.”
Stevens retires from England duty August 9, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Saracens prop Matt Stevens has retired from international duty after winning 44 England caps. “This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make. Playing for England has been the ultimate honour,” he said. “I have been very privileged and proud to wear the white shirt and play with some [...]
Golden boy Farah set for glorious Olympic double August 9, 2012 AFTER Mo Farah’s career defining effort sealed 10,000m gold last weekend, the Briton stands on the verge of becoming a double Olympic champion when he competes in the 5,000m final tomorrow night. Farah, the reigning world and European title holder at that distance, is 13/8 favourite with Coral and as short as 3/10 to secure [...]
Certify to enhance Godolphin’s fine recent record in the Sweet Solera Stakes August 9, 2012 TOMORROW’S Group Three Sweet Solera Stakes (3.35pm) is often used by trainers to find out where their two-year-old fillies stand in the pecking order and this year’s renewal looks well up to scratch, with four unexposed contenders putting their unbeaten records on the line in a field of eight. CERTIFY represents the Godolphin operation that [...]
Agony for Brits as medal streak finally runs aground August 8, 2012 GREAT Britain’s new-found sense of Olympic invincibility was pricked yesterday, when a series of near misses meant Team GB failed to win a medal for the first time since the first day of the London 2012 Games. Rookie 110m hurdler Lawrence Clarke, who only took up athletics four years ago, was among the closest to [...]