Murray warms to Paris after frosty courtship May 28, 2012 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray insists he is warming to the French Open with every passing year as he prepares to launch his 2012 challenge against Japan’s Tatsuma Ito. The Scot has a poorer record at Roland Garros than the tennis calendar’s other three grand slams, having only made it past the last 16 on two occasions. [...]
Donald and Chapman reap deserved glory in great week for Brits May 28, 2012 A GREAT week or so for Brits saw Luke Donald reclaim world No1 status by defending his PGA Championship title at Wentworth and a pair of legends add more feathers to their caps. Donald played immaculately to win by four shots and become only the third man to win the trophy in consecutive years. The [...]
NOT-SO-LUCKY LOSER: ROBSON BOWS OUT May 28, 2012 TEENAGER Laura Robson’s French Open reprieve did not last long as the Briton bowed out in straight sets to Spain’s Anabel Medina Garrigues in the first round yesterday. Robson, who was handed a place in the main draw as a lucky loser having failed to complete qualifying, said: “It was disappointing and I have lots [...]
Cook wants answers over snub May 28, 2012 OLYMPICS: Taekwondo star Aaron Cook has demanded the British Olympic Association probe his surprise London 2012 snub. World No1 and European champion Cook has been omitted from GB Taekwondo’s four-strong team, despite him asking them to reconsider. The BOA has power to veto governing body selections for the Games.
Match-fix probe hits Italy camp May 28, 2012 FOOTBALL: Italy’s Euro 2012 preparations have been thrown into chaos by a probe into allegations of match-fixing. Police quizzed defender Domenico Criscito at Italy’s training camp yesterday, while Lazio captain Stefano Mauri was among 14 people arrested in connection with the investigation. The probe focuses on 33 games in the last two seasons.
Bresnan urges caution despite tearing through West Indies May 27, 2012 ENGLAND’S seam attack ripped through West Indies’ top order during the second Test at Trent Bridge yesterday evening, yet three-wicket star Tim Bresnan has warned against complacency ahead of today’s play. The visitors were on 61-6 at stumps after a 26 over onslaught. With England having reached 428 runs in their first innings, captain Darren [...]
Hamilton hits out at McLaren over slow stops May 27, 2012 LEWIS Hamilton took another swipe at McLaren yesterday after slow pit-stops cost him a place on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Mark Webber held off a string of closely-following cars to become the sixth different winner from the opening six races – the first time this has happened at the start [...]
Harlequins triumph owes much to Richards, insists boss O’Shea May 27, 2012 HARLEQUINS (30) vs LEICESTER TIGERS (23) HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea paid tribute to the foundations laid by his notorious predecessor Dean Richards after claiming the first Premiership title in the club’s history. Table-topping Quins held on in a nervy climax to Saturday’s final at Twickenham to beat Leicester and complete a dramatic turnaround [...]
Hodgson sweating on Barry as squad deadline looms May 27, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson is poised to discover whether midfielder Gareth Barry will be fit for next month’s European Championship, after a narrow victory in Norway got his reign off to a winning start. Manchester City’s Barry is set to have a scan today on the groin injury that forced him off just 28 minutes [...]
Dowson head injury mars England win May 27, 2012 ENGLAND (57) vs BARBARIANS (26) ENGLAND suffered an injury scare ahead of the upcoming tour of South Africa yesterday, after captain Phil Dowson was withdrawn during an otherwise entertaining rout of Barbarians. Chris Ashton grabbed a hat-trick in England’s 57-26 win, yet there were concerns over Dowson after he took a worrying knock to the [...]