Ameen ‘corrected’ Khan scores January 18, 2012 THE MAN accused of interfering with scorecards in British fighter Amir Khan’s double title defeat to American Lamont Peterson has admitted correcting “errors” made by one judge. Mustafa Ameen, who does not belong to a relevant boxing body, said he was assisting Michael Welsh because the official felt unwell during last month’s IBF and WBA [...]
Isner claims another epic as Nalbandian slams ‘stupid’ call January 18, 2012 FORMER Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian launched a stinging attack on the umpire after his Australian Open hopes became the latest victim of the record-breaking tenacity of American John Isner. Isner, who famously won the longest match in history when he beat Nicolas Mahut in an 11-hour marathon at Wimbledon in 2010, drew on his immense [...]
Nadal over knee woe but Fish reels after elimination January 18, 2012 SECOND seed Rafael Nadal allayed fears over his knee injury after sweeping past former world No2 Tommy Haas. Nadal (inset), who had complained of “unbelievable’ pain earlier this week, won 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to book a third-round match with Slovakian Lukas Lacko. The Spaniard said: “It is much better and I am so happy the [...]
Terry glad Chelsea stars aren’t content with life on the bench January 18, 2012 CHELSEA captain John Terry admits player unrest is an inevitable consequence of manager Andre Villas-Boas’s rotation policy, but insists he’s encouraged by the attitude of those squad members not content to play a bit-part role. Record signing Fernando Torres and Blues stalwart Frank Lampard have both been in and out of the side this season, [...]
Wilshere hopes to return for Milan Euro showdown January 18, 2012 ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere has given his manager Arsene Wenger a timely boost by stepping up his rehabilitation from the stress fracture to his right ankle which has kept him out of action since pre-season. The 20-year-old is due to return to full training next week and is hopeful of being in contention to feature [...]
Gatland defends handing Henson a Wales lifeline January 18, 2012 WALES coach Warren Gatland has defended the controversial selection of Gavin Henson in his 35-man squad for next month’s Six Nations. Centre Henson is set for a return to the international fold despite his indifferent club form, which has seen him dropped from the Cardiff Blues squad ahead of this weekend’s decisive Heineken Cup group [...]
Coleman to land Wales job January 18, 2012 FOOTBALL: Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman is expected to be confirmed as Wales boss today. The position became vacant after Gary Speed’s tragic death in November and is set to be filled by 41-year-old Coleman, who was capped 32 times by Wales during a playing career that was cut short by injury.
Wolves stunned by Blues January 18, 2012 FOOTBALL: Birmingham advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux last night. The Carling Cup holders, relegated to the Championship last season, beat their Premier League rivals and near neighbours courtesy of Wade Elliot’s 74th minute strike which earned his side a crack at League One outfit [...]
£10m Cisse joins Senegal colleague Ba at Newcastle January 17, 2012 NEWCASTLE last night completed the £10m signing of Senegal striker Papiss Cisse, in a move that will reunite him with international colleague Demba Ba. The 26-year-old, who has scored 39 in 65 games since joining German outfit Freiburg two years ago, arrived on Tyneside last night to sign a contract thought to be for five [...]
Spot-fixing still going undetected, fears Fraser January 17, 2012 EXCLUSIVE: Former England bowler believes landmark Westfield case was no one-off and other domestic players may have been targeted FORMER England bowler Angus Fraser believes spot-fixing has infested the domestic game beyond the case which has left former Essex bowler Mervyn Westfield facing prison. Westfield – the first English cricketer to be convicted of spot-fixing [...]