Redknapp demands new deal to prevent Spurs instability June 5, 2012 SPURS boss Harry Redknapp warned last night that his squad could be destabilised unless the club give him a new contract. Redknapp, whose team very narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification for next season, has only a year left to run on his current deal. “If they don’t extend it and I go into [...]
Pietersen loss disappoints Trott June 5, 2012 England batsman Jonathan Trott says team-mate Kevin Pietersen’s decision to retire from international limited-overs cricket is disappointing, even if he appreciates his reasons for doing so. “You can understand it in a way, but it’s a huge disappointment as well,” said Trott. “[But] the team fully support his decision.”
Wiggins leads by a second June 5, 2012 Defending champion Bradley Wiggins, 32, retained the lead of the Dauphine Libere after the race’s second stage. Wiggins finished ninth, giving him an overall one-second lead over Australia’s Tour de France champion Cadel Evans and Andrej Grivko of Ukraine.
Mosley announces retirement June 5, 2012 America’s former world champion ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley has announced his retirement from boxing after an illustrious 19-year career in which he was once considered the sport’s ‘pound-for-pound king’ and twice defeated Oscar de la Hoya. “Had a great career and loved every moment of it,” Mosley, 40, said via Twitter.
MANCHESTER UNITED SET TO SIGN KAGAWA June 5, 2012 The battle to sign Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa was won by Manchester United yesterday, after a fee was agreed with German champions Borussia Dortmund. The highly-coveted international, who had been expected to sign for one of Europe’s biggest clubs, netted 13 times in the Bundesliga last season.
Cruel blow for Lampard forces Hodgson’s hand to Henderson May 31, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has described the loss of midfielder Frank Lampard to injury as a “huge blow” to the team and his plans for Euro 2012. Lampard ended the season by captaining Chelsea to Champions League victory but on Wednesday pulled his thigh while training and has consequently been ruled out from selection. Liverpool’s [...]
Pietersen opts for Tests over shorter game May 31, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed a desire to prolong his Test career was the motivation behind his retirement from one-day and Twenty20 international cricket. Pietersen, 31, yesterday announced he no longer wishes to compete in international limited-overs cricket and believes his decision to do so will ultimately ensure his long-term Test availability, though he [...]
Row over compensation blocks Villa’s bid to appoint Lambert May 31, 2012 ASTON Villa and Norwich are set for a dramatic dispute over the former’s desire to appoint Paul Lambert as their new manager after the Scot demanded he be allowed to leave for Villa Park. Norwich have already refused Lambert’s resignation as the highly-rated 42-year-old fights to succeed the sacked Alex McLeish at Villa but his [...]
Kissed is made to measure for Investec Oaks win, says Moore May 31, 2012 JOCKEY Ryan Moore believes Kissed can win today’s Investec Oaks because she is “tailor-made” for the nature of the race, despite doubts over her participation. Kissed’s high-knee action has prompted uncertainty over her participation in the race, with trainer Aidan O’Brien unsure if the conditions are suitable for the horse, but jockey Moore believes the [...]
Murray: Back injury won’t stop me competing at Wimbledon May 31, 2012 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray dismissed growing fears over his back injury after struggling before overcoming Jarkko Nieminen to reach the third round of the French Open. Murray’s injured back forced his withdrawal from the Madrid Masters in May but, despite his visible discomfort in the 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win, he remains relaxed about his fitness [...]