Strauss: I’ll axe batsmen February 2, 2012 ENGLAND’S struggling batsmen will be playing for the right to be part of the touring party to Sri Lanka in March when the third Test against Pakistan gets underway today. Back-to-back defeats mean England can only salvage pride from a series characterised by batting collapses, and captain Andrew Strauss warned the likes of Kevin Pietersen, [...]
Djokovic eyes up another of Nadal’s prestigious titles February 2, 2012 THE greatest sportsmen on the planet on Monday go head-to-head to see which of them will be named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year – the most prestigious individual honour in men’s sport. Novak Djokovic took Rafael Nadal’s tennis world No1 ranking last year and beat the Spaniard in last weekend’s epic Australian Open final [...]
Hook seeks Wales redemption February 2, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales star James Hook says his World Cup troubles are behind him as he prepares for the Six Nations opener in Ireland. The 26-year-old concedes he had a poor tournament although Wales earned plaudits for their fourth place. “The World Cup semi-final was the lowest I have been,” he said. “But I have [...]
Ford’s focus solely on Scotland February 2, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Scotland captain Ross Ford will pay little heed to England’s line-up for the Six Nations opener on Saturday. Only six players remain from the side that started the Red Rose’s World Cup quarter final defeat against France in October, but Ford said: “Whatever England bring, we’ll just have to deal with it and [...]
Tremlett to miss Sri Lanka tour February 2, 2012 CRICKET: England seamer Chris Tremlett has been ruled out of his side’s tour of Sri Lanka in March. The 30-year-old was forced to fly home early from the current tour of Pakistan after breaking down following the humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the first Test in Dubai earlier this month. He revealed on Twitter yesterday: “After [...]
Oscars could Well be the only one to live with Hurricane Fly February 2, 2012 NO Champion Hurdle winner has set the pulse racing as much as Istabraq in the past 20 years, but some would argue that Hurricane Fly has the potential to be even greater. The 10-time Grade One winning hurdler has had some niggling problems during his career, but when on his game, he is breathtaking. Last [...]
BLUE SQUARE WINTER CARNIVAL February 2, 2012 IT’S been a profitable few weeks on the all-weather for us. Diamond Vine’s victory in round four of the Blue Square Sprint Series was a third winner in the last three weeks. Luke Morris nominated his mount as his ride of the weekend and Blue Square’s other exclusive blogger, ATR’s all-weather specialist Simon Mapletoft, also [...]
Super Saint-Andre can lead France to trophy February 2, 2012 SPORT TRADER DAVID WILD AND BEN CLEMINSON BRING YOU THE BEST SIX NATIONS AND PREMIER LEAGUE BETS FROM TOMORROW WHO is under the most pressure ahead of this year’s Six Nations? Is it Stuart Lancaster, England’s interim coach who, should he achieve anything less than a Grand Slam, will probably be out of a job? [...]
Redknapp in outburst at cop as drama hits tax trial February 1, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp shouted across the courtroom at a detective to “stop staring” and accused the policeman of trying to unsettle him as his tax evasion trial took a dramatic turn yesterday. Redknapp (inset) raised his voice towards Detective Inspector David Manley, who led the City of London Police investigation, amid a series of [...]
Axe Terry or risk toxic team spirit, England chiefs urged February 1, 2012 ENGLAND chiefs have been urged to drop captain John Terry or risk a “toxic” dressing room at Euro 2012, after his trial for alleged racist abuse was adjourned until after this summer’s tournament. Terry will now not face court until 9 July, meaning he is likely to keep the armband and his place in the [...]