Federer claims successive titles November 13, 2011 Former world No1 Roger Federer claimed the Paris Masters for the first time with a straight-sets victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in yesterday’s final. Federer beat the Frenchman 6-1, 7-6 to seal successive tournament wins, having triumphed in Basel last week.
Sutton handed County cup tie November 13, 2011 Non-league Sutton United have been drawn at home to Notts County in the second round of the FA Cup, following their win over Kettering. Charlton, who beat FC Halifax 4-0 yesterday, will host League One rivals Carlisle while Brentford face Cambridge or Wrexham.
Ex-Somerset captain in suicide November 13, 2011 Former Somerset captain Peter Roebuck has died, aged 55, in a case South African police were treating as suicide. Opening batsman-turned-journalist Roebuck plunged six floors from his Cape Town hotel room on Saturday night, where he was covering the Test series for Australian media.
Pacquiao to face Marquez again November 13, 2011 A fourth welterweight showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is being lined up after the Filipino’s controversial points win over the Mexican in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Hopes had been raised that Pacquiao might finally face American Floyd Mayweather but his promoter Bob Arum said: “I’m bound and determined to have these [...]
Terry backed by England stars despite police probe November 10, 2011 ENGLAND vs SPAIN ENGLAND stars Joe Hart and Phil Jones insist John Terry’s presence in the squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Spain has not caused any tension, despite the captain being under investigation for alleged racial abuse. Manager Fabio Capello called up Terry for matches against the world champions and Sweden, who visit on Tuesday, [...]
Bent must show there’s more to his game than goals November 10, 2011 AS DAUNTING a task as depleted England face against Spain, tomorrow’s friendly will provide manager Fabio Capello with the ideal opportunity to gauge the merits of those forwards vying to replace the suspended Wayne Rooney at Euro 2012. With the tools he has at his disposal I can’t see the England manager going with anything [...]
Newcastle stadium naming rights deal could backfire November 10, 2011 SPONSORSHIP experts have questioned Newcastle’s hopes of generating £10m a year from a stadium naming rights deal and criticised the club’s handling of the rebranding of St James’ Park. The Magpies have renamed their historic home the Sports Direct Arena as an interim measure, with a view to attracting a commercial sponsor willing to pay [...]
London face 2017 event bid D-day November 10, 2011 DOHA chiefs hope to beat London to the 2017 World Championships today after offering governing body the IAAF a £5m cash incentive. The chairman of the Qatari bid has attempted to curry favour ahead of today’s decision by pledging to cover the IAAF’s bill for prize money. Sheikh Saoud said: “The idea is that the [...]
Murray battles past breakfast – and Roddick – to continue march November 10, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray admitted struggling to down his fish and pasta breakfast after sweeping past Andy Roddick at the Paris Masters yesterday. Murray despatched the former world No1 6-2, 6-2 in just 61 minutes to record his 18th consecutive win and keep up his bid for a fourth straight ATP Tour title. But victory [...]
Whitmarsh Button theory is ‘rubbish’, says Hamilton November 10, 2011 MCLAREN team principal Martin Whitmarsh’s suggestion that Lewis Hamilton’s form has been adversely affected by the success of team-mate Jenson Button has been dismissed as “rubbish” by the 2008 world champion. Although both men have been left trailing in the wake of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel this season, Button has fared better, particularly in recent [...]