Federer wins Madrid Open May 13, 2012 Roger Federer fought back from a set down to beat Tomas Berdych and win the Madrid Open 3-6 7-5 7-5. “It was a tough tournament and a brutal draw,” said Federer, who replaces Rafael Nadal as world number two.
Rangers buyout finally agreed May 13, 2012 Former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green has agreed a deal to buy Rangers. “This is a great club with a tremendous history,” said Green, whose £8.5m bid is being backed by a global consortium.
Coach Lancaster faces inevitable difficult spell, admits Andrew May 10, 2012 RUGBY Football Union chief Rob Andrew is predicting some “difficult moments” over the coming months for England manager Stuart Lancaster, but has vowed the organisation will not lose faith with the inexperienced coach. Andrew spoke to City A.M. after Lancaster named his 42-man squad for next month’s tour to South Africa, his first since being [...]
Murray has work cut out to win Olympic gold, warns Rusedski May 10, 2012 FORMER tennis star Greg Rusedski has warned Britain’s Andy Murray he faces a huge task to win gold at London 2012, in what he expects to be the most special and meaningful Olympic tournament yet. Hopes are high that Scot Murray will provide some home cheer in the men’s singles competition, to be held on [...]
South Africa tours excites Lancaster May 10, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed his “excitement” after including 13 uncapped players, and recalling James Haskell and Danny Care, to the squad for this summer’s tour to South Africa. Following an impressive Six Nations campaign, Lancaster’s intent to continue introducing young talented players to his elite squad is clear. Newly-crowned Premiership player of the [...]
Chelsea delay decision on Di Matteo future May 10, 2012 CHELSEA interim boss Roberto di Matteo remains in the running to land the job permanently, despite suggestions the Italian is resigned to missing out at the end of the season, say club chiefs. The Blues could yet make history by winning the Champions League for the first time and chief executive Ron Gourlay is adamant [...]
Wenger: Arsenal not interested in landing France star M’Vila May 10, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has rubbished suggestions he is poised to sign Yann M’Vila, saying he has not made an offer for the sought-after France midfielder. Rennes star M’Vila has been tipped to become Wenger’s second early summer purchase, following the £10m acquisition of Germany and Cologne forward Lukas Podolski. But he said: “It is [...]
Khan targets Mayweather fight to replace Peterson washout May 10, 2012 BRITAIN’S Amir Khan is once again targeting a superfight with American Floyd Mayweather after the cancellation of his 19 May rematch with Lamont Peterson. Khan had previously hoped to face Mayweather before December’s surprise controversial defeat to Peterson forced him to realign his ambitions. But after learning of Peterson’s failed drugs test, essentially clearing Khan [...]
England Lions expose Windies batsmen to show seniors way May 10, 2012 WEST Indies’ prospects of providing stern opposition when the Test series begins next week show few signs of improvement after they struggled on day one of their warm-up against England Lions yesterday. Darren Bravo’s 51 was a rare highlight for the tourists, who were dismissed for just 147 before the hosts ended the day 40-1 [...]
Mark set in Giro d’Italia stage May 10, 2012 CYCLING: Great Britain’s world road race champion Mark Cavendish yesterday won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia in Fano, his second stage victory of the race. Australian Matt Goss finished second, with Italy’s Daniele Bennati third.