Lendl era set to begin as Murray plots slam January 2, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray’s new partnership with coach Ivan Lendl is poised for its first test today when the Scot steps up preparations for the Australian Open. Murray is due to face Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin in the first round of the Brisbane International, a traditional warm-up for the year’s first grand slam. It will be [...]
Lewis retains world title and targets a perfect 10 January 2, 2012 PDC World Darts Champion Adrian Lewis believes he is capable of winning the tournament 10 times after he retained his crown last night with a convincing victory over fellow Englishman Andy Hamilton. Lewis, who produced a sensational comeback to oust James Wade in Sunday’s semi-final, never looked in trouble against Stoke thrower Hamilton and ran [...]
Crouch deepens Blackburn woes January 2, 2012 Stoke striker Peter Crouch scored twice as they won 2-1 at Blackburn and plunged Rovers deeper into relegation trouble. David Goodwillie scored for the home side, who will go bottom if Bolton beat Everton tomorrow. Elsewhere, Swansea notched their first away win since returning to the top flight, goals from Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge [...]
Rooney set to return at Toon January 2, 2012 Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is back in contention for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Newcastle. The England star was dropped for Saturday’s defeat to Blackburn and fined amid suggestions he enjoyed a night out on Boxing Day. Defender Jonny Evans and midfielder Darron Gibson, who joined Rooney for a meal, were disciplined by United [...]
Flintoff hit ‘all-time low’ January 2, 2012 Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has revealed the emotional problems he battled after the 2006-7 Ashes whitewash against Australia. “On that trip I was probably at an all-time low personally and professionally,” said Flintoff, who retired in 2010. “Instead of walking out confidently to face Australia in one of the world’s biggest sporting events, I [...]
Victorious comeback for Serena January 2, 2012 Thirteen-time grand slam winner Serena Williams won yesterday in her first competitive match since her US Open final rant at an umpire. The 30-year-old American beat South African Chanelle Scheepers 6-2, 6-3 in round one of the Brisbane International.
Terry to the rescue December 22, 2011 Chelsea skipper ignores barrage of abuse to deny Spurs with dramatic late intervention TOTTENHAM 1 vs CHELSEA 1 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas hailed his under-fire captain John Terry after the embattled Blues stalwart rescued a point with a dramatic injury-time clearance – virtually the final act of a pulsating London derby. Daniel Sturridge’s 23rd minute [...]
MATCH ANALYSIS December 22, 2011 KEY MOMENT With all eyes on John Terry last night, the centre-half was on best behaviour – and deep into injury time Chelsea’s captain dramatically came to their rescue, deflecting Emmanuel Adebayor’s goal-bound shot wide of the post. The game was bookended by crucial Terry blocks, after Gareth Bale’s second minute effort was also thwarted [...]
Cavendish tops perfect year with BBC award December 22, 2011 Tour de France hero struggles to hold back the tears after becoming only the third cyclist to win the prestigious title AN EMOTIONAL Mark Cavendish last night hailed his success in winning the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award as a landmark occasion for British cycling. The 26-year-old sprint sensation’s stunning year included [...]
McGrath: Suarez T-shirt stunt ‘shameful’ December 22, 2011 LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish and his players have been widely condemned for wearing T-shirts in an attempt to show their support for striker Luis Suarez ahead of Wednesday’s goalless draw against Wigan. Uruguay international Suarez (right) was banned for eight matches by the Football Association on Tuesday after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester [...]