Ferdinand omission is a strange decision, admits Van der Vaart June 5, 2012 TOTTENHAM midfielder Rafael van der Vaart believes England’s decision to overlook Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is “strange”, believing him to still be one of the world’s best. England manager Roy Hodgson left Ferdinand out of his squad for this summer’s European Championships for what he said were “footballing reasons” but Van der Vaart, an [...]
Squad rotation in Test cricket is here to stay June 5, 2012 ENGLAND’S top fast bowler James Anderson is understandably frustrated at being rested for tomorrow’s third Test against West Indies. He’s bowling beautifully and I would have selected him – but this kind of rotation is set to become common in first-class cricket. In football the story is familiar; you hear of players like Wayne Rooney [...]
Robinson wants further success after landmark Australia victory June 5, 2012 SCOTLAND coach Andy Robinson praised the “immense” efforts of his players after their historic 9-6 triumph away to Australia, though he stressed his side still have progress to make. The win was Scotland’s second in succession over Australia but Robinson said the result, secured in appalling weather conditions and by three penalties from fly-half Greig [...]
Arsenal chief: Young team ready to compete for title and Champions League June 5, 2012 ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis has insisted the club’s players are capable of winning next seasons’s Premier League or Champions League ahead of a grilling by 300 supporters at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Another testing summer lies ahead for the Gunners, with Gazidis refusing to comment on the futures of Robin van Persie and Theo [...]
Habana expects young recruits to counter England’s Test plans June 5, 2012 SOUTH Africa winger Bryan Habana believes the Springboks’ superior young talent can inspire them to victory over England on Saturday, even though Stuart Lancaster has had additional time to prepare his team. Habana, with 74 caps, is the highest-capped member of a South Africa squad featuring nine uncapped players and, with Lancaster also expected to [...]
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.