Strauss: We have a point to prove in Sri Lanka March 25, 2012 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss insists his team’s precarious status as the world’s No1 Test side is not on his mind as he prepares to lead them in the first match against Sri Lanka today. A series whitewash defeat to Pakistan earlier this year has weakened England’s grip on top spot, with South Africa, the outfit [...]
Fulham between United and three-point title lead March 25, 2012 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is relishing the run-in after reeling in arch-rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. Early pace-setters City, held by Stoke on Saturday, have squandered their lead, and United could go three points clear at the top with victory over Fulham tonight. “We are [...]
Cisse brace lifts Newcastle level with Chelsea March 25, 2012 NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew hailed a “champagne” display after a 3-1 win at West Brom hoisted them level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea. Striker Papiss Demba Cisse scored twice and the outstanding Hatem Ben Arfa grabbed the other, with Shane Long replying for the Baggies, who lie 14th in the Premier League. “Today it was [...]
World champ Jocky Wilson dies, aged 62 March 25, 2012 SCOTTISH two-time world champion Jocky Wilson has died, aged 62. He had recently been suffering from a lung disorder and police said his death had been “due to a medical matter”. Kirkcaldy-born Wilson, who won BDO world titles in 1982 and 1989, became a household name in his eighties heyday, when he enjoyed rivalries with [...]
Rangers spoil Celtic title party March 25, 2012 Rangers won an incident-packed five-goal thriller at Ibrox to prevent Celtic claiming the Scottish Premier League title on their arch-rivals’ turf. Goals from Sone Aluko, Andy Little and Lee Wallace downed the Bhoys, who had Cha Du-Ri, Victor Wanyama and manager Neil Lennon sent off.
Walkover puts Murray through March 25, 2012 British No1 Andy Murray progressed to the last 16 of the Miami Masters last night without hitting a ball after opponent Milos Raonic withdrew from their third-round match injured.
Adidas angst at Chambers Team GB role March 22, 2012 TEAM GB kit provider Adidas has revealed unease at the growing prospect of former drug cheat sprinter Dwain Chambers representing the nation at the London 2012 Olympics. Chambers (inset), who served a two-year ban for taking the steroid THG, is likely to be selected if, as expected, a landmark legal ruling quashes the British Olympic [...]
Terry set to return for Tottenham showdown March 22, 2012 CHELSEA have been handed a fillip following their first defeat in five games, with captain John Terry set to return to the side for tomorrow’s pivotal London derby against Tottenham. Terry missed Wednesday’s 2-1 loss at Manchester City with a calf problem but successfully came through a training session yesterday and looks poised to be [...]
Prior bins pads to cool down in warm-up March 22, 2012 ENGLAND wicketkeeper Matt Prior is considering playing without pads in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka after a successful experiment in yesterday’s second tour match. Prior, who top-scored with a speedy 84 as the tourists successfully chased 359 to beat a Sri Lankan Development XI by four wickets yesterday, went bare-legged behind the stumps [...]
Team GB athletes divided over Stella McCartney-designed London 2012 kit March 22, 2012 THE Stella McCartney-designed Team GB kit for London 2012 has received mixed reviews from the men and women who are going to wear it this summer. Cyclist Bradley Wiggins declared himself unimpressed with the range, writing on Twitter: “Oh dear, the Olympic kit!!”. Hurdler Andy Turner was lukewarm, the Nike-sponsored athlete also taking issue with [...]