Murray slumps to shock defeat March 11, 2012 British No1 Andy Murray insists a lack of fitness was not to blame after he crashed out of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday after a surprising second round defeat against Spain’s Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. Murray, who exited last year’s event at the same stage, was comprehensively beaten 6-4, 6-2 by the world [...]
Saints book LV=Cup final place March 11, 2012 Northampton sealed their place in the LV= Cup final with a 27-12 victory over the Scarlets at Franklin’s Gardens yesterday. Alex Waller and Scott Armstrong scored crucial tries, with Stephen Myler kicking a 14 points. They will meet Leicester in Sunday’s final at Worcester.
Wigan remain bottom of table March 11, 2012 Wigan remain glued to the bottom of the Premier League despite coming from behind to draw 1-1 at Norwich yesterday. Victor Moses struck 13 minutes time to move the Latics to within one point of safety. Wes Hoolahan had put Paul Lambert’s men into a ninth minute lead.
Woods a doubt for Masters March 11, 2012 Former world No1 Tiger Woods was forced to pull out of the Cadillac Championship in Miami last with a leg injury which has thrown his participation in next month’s Masters at Augusta into doubt. Woods started his final round in ninth place but, displaying a clear limp, withdrew after 11 holes. The American – out [...]
Bilbao Basque in the glory of Old Trafford masterclass March 8, 2012 MANCHESTER UTD 2 vs ATHLETIC BILBAO 3 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he would be forced to risk the creaking body of veteran centre-half Rio Ferdinand if his side are to prolong their involvement in the Europa League, following last night’s sobering first leg defeat against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford. Managed by [...]
Kompany calf strain adds to City concerns March 8, 2012 SPORTING LISBON 1 vs MANCHESTER CITY 0 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini hopes his captain Vincent Kompany will make a quick recovery from the injury that saw him hobble off during the early exchanges of last night’s Europa League defeat in Lisbon. Brazilian Xandao’s impudent back-heel ended City’s run of six consecutive victories in all [...]
Improving England ought to beat confused France March 8, 2012 ENGLAND’S last Six Nations outing, the hard-fought defeat to Wales at Twickenham, was very positive. The big concern was that they weren’t going to go out and play but they moved the ball around well and met fire with fire. Personally, I thought David Strettle’s last-gasp effort should have been given as a try but, [...]
White reveals RFU approach over England job March 8, 2012 SOUTH AFRICA’S World Cup-winning coach Jake White claims the Rugby Football Union has approached him about taking over the England team. White is eight months into a four-year deal with the Brumbies in Australia and says he would not leave before the Super 15 season ends in August. However, the 48-year-old has “declared an interest [...]
Scots lose out in fight with Wales over Shingler March 8, 2012 SCOTLAND have lost their international tug of war with Wales over the right to select London Irish centre Steven Shingler. Shingler was thought to be eligible to play for Scotland through his Dumfries-born mother and was selected in Andy Robinson’s provisional Six Nations squad back in January.. Wales, for whom Shingler – born in Swansea [...]
Bale: I would rather dive than get hurt March 8, 2012 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale insists his growing reputation as a diver is undeserved but admits he would rather make the most of a potentially dangerous challenge than suffer a serious injury as a result of attempting to stay on his feet. The Wales international, the only player in the Premier League to be booked twice [...]