Ramires on the rampage in Chelsea romp January 8, 2012 CHELSEA (4) vs PORTSMOUTH (0) Indifferent league form won’t stop Blues targetting FA Cup success, says Di Matteo CHELSEA assistant manager Roberto Di Matteo insists the FA Cup remains a top priority at Stamford Bridge after a near full-strength side overcame Portsmouth yesterday following a four-goal second half demolition. Portsmouth, 2008 FA Cup winners but [...]
Cook puts England’s collapse down to early tour rustiness January 8, 2012 ENGLAND opener Alastair Cook admits he and his team-mates are still blowing off the cobwebs following an eventful second day of their tour match against an ICC Combined XI in Dubai. An adventurous and somewhat daring declaration from skipper Andrew Strauss could still back-fire, despite Stuart Broad taking his match haul to six wickets and [...]
Murray on song ahead of slam tilt January 8, 2012 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray hailed his burgeoning partnership with new coach Ivan Lendl after making a victorious start to the year by winning the Brisbane International. Top seed Murray beat Ukraine’s Alexander Dolgopolov 6-1, 6-3 in the final, his last competitive match before the Australian Open gets underway next week. The title also marked a perfect [...]
Sarries boss urges Borthwick recall January 8, 2012 SARACENS (26) vs BATH (19) SARACENS boss Mark McCall urged England chiefs to hand captain Steve Borthwick an international recall after he helped close the gap on Premiership leaders Harlequins. Borthwick and Chris Wyles scored the tries and centre Owen Farrell landed six successful kicks as the hosts came from behind to move three points [...]
Shingler helps London Irish edge Sharks January 8, 2012 LONDON IRISH coach Toby Booth praised young centre Steve Shingler after he shrugged off a row over his Test eligibility to help the Exiles beat Sale Sharks 21-19. Shingler has been called up by Scotland for the Six Nations but is also wanted by Wales, whom he has represented at under-20 level. Booth said: “It [...]
Liverpool say sorry to Adeyemi January 8, 2012 Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi, who claimed he was racially abused by a Liverpool supporter during Friday’s FA Cup third round tie, last night received a full apology from the Anfield club. A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of racially abusing the player was released on bail yesterday, according to police. A statement from Liverpool read: [...]
Daredevils sign KP for $2m January 8, 2012 England batsman Kevin Pietersen has secured a move to Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils for a fee of $2m (£1.2m). The South African-born star signed for Deccan Chargers last year but surgery on an injured hernia prevented him from featuring in the competition. The 2012 IPL season runs from 4 April to 27 May, [...]
Oosthuizen wins Africa Open January 8, 2012 Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen retained his Africa Open title after finishing two shots clear of his fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt. The leaderboard was dominated by home players with Scotland’s Alastair Forsyth the top non-South African, finishing in fifth place, five shots off Oosthuizen’s final total of 27 under par.
Shabana the king at Queen’s January 8, 2012 Egypt’s Amr Shabana came through a hardfought battle with Frenchman Gregory Gaultier to take the title at the ATCO World Series Squash Finals yesterday, while World No1 Nicol David of Malaysia continued her domination of the women’s game with victory over Ireland’s Madeline Perry at London’s Queen’s Club.
Gerrard can spark Carroll renaissance January 5, 2012 Liverpool great Steve McManaman tips £35m striker to flourish alongside fit-again captain MISFIRING £35m England striker Andy Carroll has been backed to rediscover his goalscoring touch now that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is fit to resume his role as the team’s inspiration. Carroll has netted just three in 21 appearances this season, plummeted down the [...]