Allen approach angers Swansea July 25, 2012 FOOTBALL: Swansea admit Liverpool’s pursuit of midfielder Joe Allen has angered them. “Swansea can confirm that Liverpool have expressed an interest in Joe Allen, despite a written agreement with Liverpool not to approach any players within the 12-month period of former manager Brendan Rodgers leaving,” said a club spokesman.
Ashton confident about Sarries switch July 25, 2012 RUGBY UNION: England wing Chris Ashton believes he will thrive in his new surroundings at Saracens. “One of the reasons I came here was to help my rugby and push myself again,” he said.
South Africa to rest Kallis July 25, 2012 CRICKET: South Africa will rest all-rounder Jacques Kallis for the one-day series against England.
Murray: Tears won’t return at Olympics July 24, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray has vowed to control his emotions when he returns to Wimbledon at the weekend seeking to overcome his Wimbledon final heartbreak by claiming gold at the London 2012 Olympics. The Scot broke down uncontrollably shortly after his four-set defeat to Roger Federer at the SW19 grand slam earlier this month, visibly [...]
Idowu troubled by BOA’s public injury enquiry July 24, 2012 LONDON 2012 medal hopeful Phillips Idowu is “incredibly disappointed” with the British Olympic Association over the organisation’s decision to make public their request to see his medical records. The triple jumper’s preparations for the Olympics have been an exceptionally frustrating experience during which a foot injury sustained early last month was followed by a hip [...]
Early start for London 2012 July 24, 2012 THE Olympics begin today – ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony – with a fixture between Team GB’s and New Zealand’s women’s football teams at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. Regardless of the outcome, Team GB will then play Cameroon, again in Cardiff, on Saturday, before Brazil at Wembley Stadium three days later. The men’s team, [...]
Bell believes batsmen hold the key to success in second Test July 24, 2012 ENGLAND’S Ian Bell concedes he and his fellow batsmen will have to be more potent if they are to save the series with victory in the second Test against South Africa. Alastair Cook’s 20th Test century proved a rare highlight when England were dismissed for 385 – a considerable contrast with South Africa’s 637-2 – [...]
Koscielny agrees Arsenal stay July 24, 2012 FOOTBALL: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has agreed a new long-term contract to remain at the club. Details of its length have not been published, but he said: “I’m delighted to have reached agreement with the club.”
Bellew and Barker fights set July 24, 2012 BOXING: World-title challengers Tony Bellew and Darren Barker will respectively fight Edison Miranda and Simone Rotolo at the Alexandra Palace on 8 September. “[Miranda’s] a world-class name,” said Bellew.
Saracens and Allianz in £9m stadium deal July 23, 2012 SARACENS will today announce a groundbreaking £9m sponsorship deal with Allianz that will see the insurance giant take naming rights for the rugby club’s new home in north London. The 10,000-seater multi-use stadium at Barnet Copthall is due to open its gates in February and will be known as Allianz Park following the agreement of [...]