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 Manchester City’s Barry was withdrawn after scans confirmed a torn stomach muscle, suffered in Saturday’s 1-0 win against Norway in Oslo, Hodgson’s first match since being [...]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.
Match-fix probe hits Italy camp May 28, 2012 FOOTBALL: Italy’s Euro 2012 preparations have been thrown into chaos by a probe into allegations of match-fixing. Police quizzed defender Domenico Criscito at Italy’s training camp yesterday, while Lazio captain Stefano Mauri was among 14 people arrested in connection with the investigation. The probe focuses on 33 games in the last two seasons.
Bresnan urges caution despite tearing through West Indies May 27, 2012 ENGLAND’S seam attack ripped through West Indies’ top order during the second Test at Trent Bridge yesterday evening, yet three-wicket star Tim Bresnan has warned against complacency ahead of today’s play. The visitors were on 61-6 at stumps after a 26 over onslaught. With England having reached 428 runs in their first innings, captain Darren [...]
Hamilton hits out at McLaren over slow stops May 27, 2012 LEWIS Hamilton took another swipe at McLaren yesterday after slow pit-stops cost him a place on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Mark Webber held off a string of closely-following cars to become the sixth different winner from the opening six races – the first time this has happened at the start [...]