Singh clinches Scottish Open July 15, 2012 THE SCOTTISH Open was won by Jeev Milkha Singh last night, a result that sees the Indian qualify for the Open at Royal Lytham, which commences on Thursday. Singh forced his way to a play-off with Francesco Molinari, who had led overnight, before beating the Italian on the first extra hole with a 12-foot birdie. [...]
Liverpool decline Toon Carroll bid July 15, 2012 Newcastle United have had a loan bid for their former centre forward Andy Carroll turned down by Liverpool. The Magpies hoped to sign Carroll on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent transfer next summer, but will have to table an improved offer if they want to sign the England striker.
Lorenzo stretches MotoGP lead July 15, 2012 Jorge Lorenzo won yesterday’s MotoGP at Mugello, Italy, to extend his lead at the top of the overall rankings.
Terry prepares for D-Day in race row case July 12, 2012 FORMER England captain John Terry will learn today whether he has been found guilty of what was yesterday termed “straightforward racial abuse” of QPR footballer Anton Ferdinand during a match last year. A week-long trial and months of claim and counter-claim, which have already seen Terry stripped of the national armband and Fabio Capello resign [...]
Chisora: Anger towards Haye has been simmering for a year July 12, 2012 EXCLUSIVE BRITISH heavyweight Dereck Chisora has revealed that his bitter rivalry with David Haye began well before their February press conference brawl and that he has not yet forgiven him for the cancellation of his fight with world champion Wladimir Klitschko. Chisora was last year scheduled to challenge Klitschko in Germany on 30 April before [...]
Clarke chasing form as he aims to defend title July 12, 2012 OPEN champion Darren Clarke admits he is desperately short of his most formidable form as he prepares to defend his title at Royal Lytham next week. Ulsterman Clarke was a hugely popular but unexpected victor 12 months ago at Royal St George’s, winning the first Major of his career aged 42, but has made just [...]
Those who deal with the Open’s pressure will secure victory July 12, 2012 I’M really looking forward to the Open – it’s a great event. It’s actually my second favourite in golf, and Royal Lytham’s a very good course. It’s looking like it’s going to be a cracker. Royal Lytham is tight and short. There’s more emphasis on hitting fairways and greens than, for example, somewhere like St [...]
Freund first of many changes under AVB July 12, 2012 Iwas interested to see Steffen Freund appointed as Andre Villas-Boas’s assistant manager at Tottenham. He’s obviously Daniel Levy’s man, over Villas-Boas, which is a little bit peculiar. That’s not to say that it won’t work, but you wonder about the chemistry between them if that’s the case. Freund has already been heavily involved in coaching, [...]
Verdict carries huge potential repercussions July 12, 2012 THIS has been a trial unprecedented in its nature. One of the country’s – perhaps even one of the world’s – best known sportsmen hauled before a criminal court over words uttered on a pitch. Whatever the verdict this afternoon, football’s reputation has already taken a buffering with every four-letter word recited, yet the potential [...]
Wiggins’ work rewarded with relief on Tour July 12, 2012 BRITAIN’S Bradley Wiggins admitted his great relief after yesterday retaining the Tour de France’s yellow jersey and extending his overall lead in another promising day for Team Sky. At 2 minutes and 5 seconds behind Wiggins, compatriot and team-mate Chris Froome is now in second place after defending champion Cadel Evans dropped to fourth, while [...]