Ainslie targets Rio 2016 to add to olympics sailing medal haul August 21, 2012 Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie is set to compete at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after initially saying that London 2012 may have been his last. “I’d love to be in Rio if it’s possible,” he said. “I’d like to be involved in the next Games.”
Care commits to Harlequins August 21, 2012 RUGBY UNION: England scrum-half Danny Care has signed a three-year contract extension with Harlequins to keep him at the club until 2016. “I’m enjoying being part of a talented squad that plays attractive rugby,” Care said.
Lawrie pleased at Ryder return August 21, 2012 GOLF: Scotland’s Paul Lawrie has admitted his delight at qualifying for the Ryder Cup.
Celtic seal European advantage August 21, 2012 FOOTBALL: Celtic last night beat Swedish side Helsingborgs 2-0 away in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.
Ferguson feels Fellaini’s force as United lose face August 20, 2012 EVERTON 1 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refused to blame his makeshift defence after Everton began their season in uncharacteristically promising fashion with a vital home victory. A headed goal from the immensely impressive Marouane Fellaini gave David Moyes’s men a well-deserved win on a night where their uninspirational visitors [...]
Strauss vows to remain captain despite England’s dethroning August 20, 2012 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss insists he is the right man to return England to the top of the Test rankings after their stirring attempt to keep that title out of South African clutches ended in defeat at Lord’s yesterday. A 51-run loss confirmed a 2-0 series reverse, a first at home since 2008, and came despite [...]
Mourinho ‘no’ to Three Lions August 20, 2012 REAL Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out taking the England job one day, saying the only international team he would coach is his native Portugal. The ex- Chelsea boss flirted with the role in 2007 and has stated his desire to work in England again, but said: “It’s a job that makes people proud, [...]
Rugby chiefs hand video ref greater power August 20, 2012 VIDEO replays are to be used more widely this season in top flight English rugby, with referees able to ask the television match official to look for any fouls he may have missed leading up to a try. The expansion of their responsibility from ruling solely on the grounding of the ball will apply only [...]
Pardew charged with misconduct August 20, 2012 FOOTBALL: Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been charged with misconduct by the FA after pushing a linesman during his side’s 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday. He faces a touchline ban but has until 4pm on Thursday to respond to the charge.
Eton Dorney to host World Cup August 20, 2012 ROWING: London 2012 venue Eton Dorney has been awarded host status for the 2013 Rowing World Cup. “This event will help bring thousands of new fans to the sport,” said Hugh Robertson.