Storm Cooking over British Taekwondo hopeful Aaron June 7, 2012 BRITISH Taekwondo’s selection process for London 2012 is to be investigated by the World Taekwondo Federation over its decision to overlook world No1 Aaron Cook. WTF will also today meet with British Olympic Association figures including performance director Sir Clive Woodward and chief executive Andy Hunt, while Cook has sought legal advice from firm Harbottle [...]
Burke predicts world record for Team GB riders June 7, 2012 HE WAS part of the team pursuit quartet who smashed records to win the world track cycling championship this year, but Steven Burke believes he and his Team GB colleagues will have to set a new benchmark if they are to claim Olympic gold at London 2012. Burke, Geraint Thomas, Ed Clancy and Pete Kennaugh [...]
MARLER AND JOHNSON SET FOR ENGLAND BOWS June 7, 2012 ENGLAND duo Joe Marler, above, of Harlequins, and Exeter’s Tom Johnson will make their debuts in tomorrow’s Test against South Africa in Durban, respectively replacing prop Alex Corbisiero and injured flanker Tom Croft. There are also recalls for scrum-half Ben Youngs and full-back Mike Brown, while Owen Farrell continues at fly-half.
Wiggins builds Criterium lead June 7, 2012 CYCLING: Britain’s Bradley Wiggins yesterday extended his Criterium du Dauphine lead by winning the 53.5km time trial by 34 seconds. “It was a real test in the conditions,” said Wiggins.
Exiles begin promotion appeal June 7, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Welsh have begun their appeal to overturn the Rugby Football Union’s decision to block their promotion to the Premiership, despite their Championship victory. The RFU barred their promotion on the grounds their stadium did not meet Premiership criteria, despite their use of Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium.
Portugal too big at 20/1 with Ronaldo in the line-up June 7, 2012 SPAIN once again go into a major tournament as favourites and victory at Euro 2012 will make them the first- ever European team to win three straight titles. That would be some achievement by a country branded perennial underachievers until four years ago. Vicente Del Bosque’s men always have to be feared, but the Spanish [...]
Madrid maestro can carry his superb club form over to the international stage June 7, 2012 I’M ASKING a lot of Cristiano Ronaldo here, but I think he has the ability to not only take Portugal to the latter stages, but be the tournament top scorer too. Free-kick, dribble, header – or a tap in – there is no goal, too simple or spectacular, that Ronaldo cannot score. He has it [...]
Polish promise hints at happy start for hosts June 7, 2012 NO host nation has won the European Championship since France in 1984, and while Poland are 50/1 shots to scratch that 28-year itch, they do look set for an extended involvement in their own backyard. They will be more encouraged by the fact that of the 15 countries to have held the previous 13 tournaments [...]
Bill Esdaile’s Top Weekend Racing Tips June 7, 2012 STARVED of competitive football for two-and-a-half years, Poland will be chomping at the bit and they can get the Euro 2012 party started with a win against Greece in Warsaw tonight, at 21/20 with BetVictor. They come into the fixture with three wins in the bag from their warm-up games against Latvia, Slovakia and Andorra [...]
Murray admits meeting match after Ferrer forces early exit June 6, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray yesterday exited the French Open at the quarter-final stage after a 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Spain’s David Ferrer inspired largely by the Scot’s erratic performance. Murray carelessly hit 59 unforced errors and though his demeanour suggested a genuine desire to advance to the tournament’s final four against Ferrer’s [...]