International end for Boucher July 10, 2012 CRICKET: South Africa’s Mark Boucher has retired from international cricket because of an eye injury suffered on Monday. “Due to the severity of my eye injury, I will not be able to play International cricket again,” Boucher said. “I wish the team well in the UK, as I head onto a road of uncertain recovery.”
Team GB can expect 62 medals July 10, 2012 OLYMPICS: London Business School PhD candidate Emily Williams has used an economic formula to predict that Team GB can expect to win 62 medals at this year’s Olympic Games. The formula is based on population, GDP per capita, medal share from previous Olympics and which country is hosting the games, and predicts Team GB will [...]
Forest takeover completed July 10, 2012 FOOTBALL: The Al-Hasawi family, of Kuwait, have sealed their takeover of Championship club Nottingham Forest. “It is an honour and a privilege to assume control of this great club,” their statement read.
I only spotted Terry rant on web, says Ferdinand July 9, 2012 QPR footballer Anton Ferdinand only realised former England captain John Terry had aimed racial abuse at him during a match when he was shown a YouTube clip of it by his girlfriend hours later, a court heard yesterday. Ferdinand had until then not seen or heard Chelsea skipper Terry call him a “f****** black c***”, [...]
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.