Price could be right for Harrison May 29, 2012 BOXING: British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion David Price could fight world-title challenger Audley Harrison next according to his promoter Frank Maloney. “It’s a fight we’re interested in,” said Maloney. “We’re looking to get in contact with him. There are a number of options we’re looking at and I can say that Audley Harrison is one [...]
Bonfire backed for Epsom Derby May 29, 2012 RACING: Trainer Andrew Balding has backed Bonfire’s temperament ahead of Saturday’s Derby at Epsom, despite concerns about some of his past antics. “There’s going to be a lot going on on Saturday and it will be a challenge for all of us, not just him,” said Balding. “Dan Jocelyn has had a couple of sessions [...]
Chelsea see off rivals to secure £32m Belgium starlet Hazard May 28, 2012 CHELSEA last night pulled off a major transfer coup by beating the rest of Europe’s elite to the £32m signing of Lille and Belgium forward Eden Hazard. Hazard is believed to have agreed a five-year deal worth £100,000 after tax with the Champions League and FA Cup winners and will formally complete his move once [...]
Jagielka in as Barry out of Euros May 28, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson’s plans for his maiden tournament in charge suffered their first major setback yesterday when midfielder Gareth Barry was ruled out of next month’s European Championship. Manchester City’s Barry was withdrawn after scans confirmed a torn stomach muscle, suffered in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Norway in Oslo, Hodgson’s first match since being [...]
England wrap up series and mull reshuffle May 28, 2012 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss hinted that some of his pace attack would be rested for the third and final Test against West Indies after wrapping up a nine-wicket victory at Trent Bridge to clinch the series. The tourists were bowled out for 165 just after lunch on day four and it took just two hours [...]
Rebel Tuilagi could miss South Africa tour after tip tackle citing May 28, 2012 CONTROVERSIAL England centre Manu Tuilagi faces being banned from the summer tour to South Africa after he was yesterday cited for an alleged tip tackle in the Premiership final. Leicester powerhouse Tuilagi is accused of executing the illegal manoeuvre on international colleague Danny Care during Harlequins’ title-winning triumph in the Twickenham showpiece on Saturday. The [...]
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.