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 [...]
Taekwondo chiefs defiant over 2012 selection row May 31, 2012 SPORT Taekwondo UK have defended their right to pick their own team for London 2012, despite the British Olympic Association’s demand that a new selection panel be assembled as the row over the omission of world No1 Aaron Cook intensifies. The BOA rejected the nomination of Lutalo Muhammad for the British Olympic team after growing [...]
New sponsor for League Cup May 31, 2012 FOOTBALL: The Football League has agreed a new four-year sponsorship for the League Cup, formerly the Carling Cup, with credit card company Capital One. The tournament will be known as the Capital One Cup from the start of the 2012/13 season.
Bolt records fastest sprint of 2012 May 31, 2012 Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt recorded 9.76 seconds in the 100m sprint at the Rome Diamond League, the fastest time in the world this year. “I knew I could do it,” said Bolt.
The Fugue set to grab centre stage for Lloyd-Webber in today’s Investec Oaks May 31, 2012 Fourteen fillies have been declared for this afternoon’s Investec Oaks, the highlight of Investec Ladies’ Day, and Aidan O’Brien saddles an astonishing six of them. Admittedly, the master of Ballydoyle has issued a word of warning about Kissed’s participation if the ground is not suitable, but even five fillies makes for a monster team. O’Brien [...]