Wiggins cites work as secret to success as Brits impress on Tour July 9, 2012 GREAT Britain’s Bradley Wiggins vowed the extension of his lead during stage nine of the Tour de France vindicated all of the training he and his team had undergone in order to prepare for the event. Wiggins finished 35 seconds ahead of compatriot and team-mate Chris Froome after clocking 51 minutes and 24 seconds on [...]
United exit not the end for Park July 9, 2012 QPR manager Mark Hughes insists there is absolutely no reason why Ji-Sung Park’s transfer from Manchester United should mark a decline in the midfielder’s career and believes his arrival could prove to be the catalyst for serious success at the west London club. Park, at an initial £2m, is the club’s sixth summer signing yet [...]
Murray: Lendl’s expertise boost slam success July 9, 2012 HEARTBROKEN British No1 Andy Murray has hailed coach Ivan Lendl for coaxing him closer than ever to a long-awaited first grand slam title following his emotional Wimbledon defeat to seven-time champion Roger Federer. Murray, who broke down while addressing Centre Court immediately after Sunday’s match, said former world No1 Lendl had improved his approach to [...]
Eye injury casts Boucher doubt July 9, 2012 South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher is uncertain to be fit for the impending Test series with England after suffering a lacerated eyeball in yesterday’s tour match with Somerset. Boucher was without a helmet when a ball bowled by leg-spinner Imran Tahir struck the stumps to send a bail into his left eye and caused distressing [...]
Mancini agrees new deal at City July 9, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has agreed a new five-year contract at the club, ending speculation over a potential move to Chelsea. “I am delighted to be able to give all of my efforts to Manchester City for a further five years,” said Mancini. “I am very much looking forward to the challenges and [...]
Exile signs for London Welsh July 9, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales centre Gavin Henson has joined Premiership newcomers London Welsh following his April sacking from Cardiff Blues.
Moved Murray sobs after final loss to Federer July 8, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray failed to fight back the tears that emerged from a defiant defeat after winning the hearts of a nation against Roger Federer in yesterday’s final at Wimbledon. The Scot’s performance was as gutsy as his fate was cruel, but if he possessed a composure that had previously eluded in past grand [...]
Wiggins fumes at doping talk July 8, 2012 BRITISH cycling hopeful Bradley Wiggins held onto the yellow jersey after stage eight of the Tour de France yesterday, yet reacted angrily after the race when asked about doping allegations made on the social network Twitter. “I can’t be doing with people like that,” Wiggins said during an expletive-fuelled rant against critics who have suggested [...]
Sun shines on Red Bull as Webber grabs win July 8, 2012 RED Bull driver Mark Webber poured praise on his colleague’s efforts yesterday after leading the Milton Keynes-based team to their third Formula One victory at Silverstone in four years. Webber, who has held talks with other teams with a view to leaving Red Bull, pipped Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso to first place with only three laps [...]
RFU appoint Beaumont as chairman July 8, 2012 Former England captain Bill Beaumont has been appointed as the Rugby Football Union’s new chairman as the governing body progress towards staging the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Paul Murphy, meanwhile, has taken over as President.