Norwich issue hands-off threat over Lambert as Villa decide 11 months of McLeish is enough May 14, 2012 NORWICH chiefs have warned bigger clubs off attempting to poach manager Paul Lambert, one of the favourites to replace Alex McLeish, who was sacked by Aston Villa yesterday after just 11 months in the job. Villa’s American owner Randy Lerner axed McLeish hours after the conclusion of a disappointing season, in which the club finished [...]
Hughes given veto as charges leave Barton facing huge ban May 14, 2012 QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has vowed to review captain Joey Barton’s latest breach of discipline, which leaves him facing a possible double-digit suspension at the start of next season. But Fernandes insists manager Mark Hughes will take the lead on whether the controversial midfielder has a future at Loftus Road, after he was charged with [...]
Kuchar wins but Fowler and Laird shine too May 14, 2012 MATT Kuchar may have taken the spoils at the weekend’s Players Championship, but he was not the only golfer to catch the eye at Sawgrass. Scotland’s own Martin Laird put in a great performance to finish tied for second, despite starting the final round six shots behind. He might have pushed Kuchar even harder if [...]
Olympic Stadium decision may be delayed until after Games May 14, 2012 WEST HAM may have to wait until next season to learn whether they will move to the Olympic Stadium, after London 2012 legacy chiefs yesterday reopened the bidding process until July. A decision on which parties will use the £530m arena from 2014 had been due on Monday but will now not be made until [...]
England gong for Anderson May 14, 2012 PACEMAN James Anderson will go into this week’s first Test against West Indies with an extra spring in his step after being named England’s cricketer of the year. Anderson, who passed 250 Test wickets to reach joint-fifth on England’s list of all-time wicket-takers, beat off competition from Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook. He said: “I’ve [...]
TEVEZ MOCKS FERGUSON AS CITY TOAST TITLE May 14, 2012 MANCHESTER City striker Carlos Tevez mocked former boss Sir Alex Ferguson with a placard that read “R.I.P. Fergie” (left) as the newly crowned Premier League champions took to the streets to celebrate pipping his old team Manchester United to the title (main). Tevez left United for arch-rivals City in 2009.
Probe into Spanish GP pit fire May 14, 2012 FORMULA ONE: Williams and governing body the FIA have launched investigations into the pit fire that marred Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. Four members of the team were hospitalised by the blze, which took place after Pastor Maldonado’s historic win for Williams.
Cavendish falls again in Giro May 14, 2012 CYCLING: Britain’s Mark Cavendish suffered his second crash of the Giro d’Italia as Spaniard Francisco Ventoso won stage nine. Cavendish, who wasn’t badly hurt, fell in a mass incident less than 500m from the finish. Ryder Hesjedal retained the overall lead.
Drama reigns as City snatch title at death May 13, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY (3) vs QUEENS PARK RANGERS (2) SUNDERLAND (0) vs MANCHESTER UNITED (1) STOKE CITY (2) vs BOLTON WANDERERS (2) Aguero’s winner caps rollercoaster day as United pipped by rivals on goal difference MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini caught his breath long enough to salute a “crazy season” after his team snatched their first [...]
Inferno mars Williams’ first win for eight years May 13, 2012 WILLIAMS’ first win in Formula One since 2004 was tainted yesterday after an horrific petrol fire at the Spanish Grand Prix left dozens of people requiring treatment. A superb drive by Pastor Maldonado ended in his first ever victory at this level, yet soon after the celebrations a fuel explosion ripped through the Williams garage [...]