European glory prompts Drogba to quit Chelsea May 22, 2012 WINNING the Champions League convinced Didier Drogba to quit Chelsea, the striker said yesterday as he confirmed the end of his eight-year spell with the club. The Ivory Coast star, who is tipped to move to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, revealed he agonised over his future until the Blues conquered Europe in Saturday’s final. Drogba, [...]
Wilshere ruled out of Team GB after knee op May 22, 2012 ARSENAL and England midfielder Jack Wilshere has categorically ruled out playing for Team GB at London 2012 this summer, after undergoing minor knee surgery. The club insist Wilshere, who missed all last season with an ankle problem, has not suffered a setback and remains on course to return at the start of next term. Manager [...]
Mourinho prolongs Real reign May 22, 2012 REAL Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has ended speculation about a sensational return to Chelsea by signing a new four-year contract. Mourinho, 49, broke Barcelona’s dominance of the Spanish league this year, winning the title in his second season in charge at the Bernabeu. The first manager to win league championships in Spain, Italy, England and [...]
Haye hits back at Klitschko jibe May 22, 2012 BRITISH former world heavyweight champion David Haye has denied ducking a bout with WBC title-holder Vitali Klitschko, insisting he wants to fight the Ukrainian later this year. Klitschko’s camp this week accused Haye of rejecting a deal in favour of lining up the controversial clash with compatriot Dereck Chisora in July, saying the Londoner was [...]
Spirited Windies have surprised us and served up treat of a series May 22, 2012 IF WHAT we have seen so far is anything to go by, cricket fans are in for a real treat during the rest of this series between England and West Indies. The first match at Lord’s, which England won by five wickets on Monday, was the best Test in this country for quite some time. [...]
England pair best in world, says Pietersen May 22, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has hailed team-mates Stuart Broad and James Anderson as the most devastating new-ball pairing in world cricket. Broad and Anderson took 14 scalps between them as England beat West Indies by five wickets in the first Test at Lord’s, which ended on Monday. “Our bowlers are a fantastic unit. To get [...]
London 2012 tickets back on sale May 22, 2012 OLYMPICS: More London 2012 tickets go on sale at 11am today, even for those who have not tried to buy in previous rounds. Football, basketball and diving are available, but athletics and cycling have completely sold out.
Clijsters to quit after US Open May 22, 2012 TENNIS: Former world No1 Kim Clijsters has confirmed she intends to retire permanently in September after the US Open. The Belgian, 28, came out of retirement in 2009 with the aim of winning Wimbledon.
Nervy England prevail in Cook and Bell story May 21, 2012 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss admitted his relief last night after England survived a scare to start their summer on a winning note with a five-wicket victory in the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s. A cool stand of 132 from opener Alastair Cook and Ian Bell ushered the hosts towards their second-innings target of 191, [...]
Colsaerts gives his Ryder Cup hopes a boost May 21, 2012 BELGIAN Nicolas Colsaerts enjoyed a fantastic win and put himself right into Ryder Cup contention at the World Match Play Championship in Spain on Sunday. Colsaerts started slowly in the group stage but once he had come through the play-off to reach the last eight he was brilliant, playing beautifully and showing real class. In [...]