Becklash: Stars and fans hit out at Olympic snub June 28, 2012 TEAM GB football manager Stuart Pearce was facing a backlash last night after controversially omitting former England captain David Beckham from his final squad for London 2012. Ex-players Gary Lineker and Robby Savage criticised the decision, while some fans vowed to boycott Team GB matches, having bought tickets in the hope of seeing Beckham’s international [...]
Rosol stuns Nadal to clear Wimbledon route for Murray June 28, 2012 WORLD No100 Lukas Rosol hailed his performance as a miracle after producing one of the biggest upsets in grand slam tournament history to eliminate second seed Rafael Nadal. The Czech’s stunning 6-7 (9-11), 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory makes him the first since 2005 to defeat Nadal at such an early stage of a grand [...]
Should Beckham have been picked? June 28, 2012 YES Frank Dalleres Sports Editor How many with tickets for Team GB matches bought them hoping to see a fairytale end to David Beckham’s career? Loads. And how many will now clamour for more than a million spare seats in the hope of witnessing Micah Richards instead? Not too many, you suspect. Yes, Beckham should [...]
Proud Prandelli: Balotelli double is only the start for him and Italy June 28, 2012 GERMANY 1 ITALY 2 ITALY coach Cesare Prandelli was adamant his players’ pride in representing their country was the inspiration in reaching Sunday’s European Championship final following the most professional of performances against tournament favourites Germany. Two impressive finishes from Manchester City’s Mario Balotelli proved sufficient in sending Italy through to face 2008 winners Spain [...]
Boris issues pollution warning over London grand prix plans June 28, 2012 MAYOR Boris Johnson has warned that he will only give proposals for a Formula One grand prix through the streets of central London his blessing if it is environmentally sound. F1 chiefs last night confirmed a tentative blueprint for a possible race past landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Thames, [...]
Hodgson and Mears retire June 28, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Fly-half Charlie Hodgson and hooker Lee Mears have retired from international rugby following England’s tour of South Africa. “I cannot thank them enough for the support they have given me and this young squad,” said coach Stuart Lancaster, whose set-up has been boosted by the arrival of Andy Farrell from Saracens.
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 [...]