Terry denies racism as AVB rails at ref October 23, 2011 QPR (1) vs CHELSEA (0) CHELSEA captain John Terry last night emphatically denied allegations he made racist comments to QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in yesterday’s explosive west London derby. Blues stars Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa were both sent off in a match decided by Heidar Helguson’s first-half penalty, and manager Andre Villas-Boas could face [...]
Cook puts on brave face as India near whitewash October 23, 2011 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook insists he is still enjoying leading the one-day side, despite a fourth successive defeat in India that leaves the tourists facing a whitewash. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli (right) and Suresh Raina propelled India to a six-wicket win that they wrapped up with 10 overs to spare, despite feisty bowling from Steven [...]
Wenger: Arsenal not reliant on Robin October 23, 2011 ARSENAL (3) vs STOKE CITY (1) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners are not a one-man team despite again relying on in-form striker Robin van Persie, this time off the bench, to claim all three points. Van Persie, who was rested from the start and has now scored 25 goals in 26 Premier League [...]
Spurs pile misery on Rovers boss October 23, 2011 BLACKBURN (1) vs TOTTENHAM (2) TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp urged Blackburn fans to rally behind Steve Kean after deepening the embattled manager’s troubles with victory at Ewood Park. A fine goal in each half from Rafael van der Vaart eclipsed Mauro Formica’s equaliser, lifted Spurs to fifth and kept Rovers bottom of the Premier League [...]
Jol forgives Zamora after Toffees punish late miss October 23, 2011 FULHAM (1) vs EVERTON (3) FULHAM manager Martin Jol last night refused to blame Bobby Zamora for missing a glaring open goal after the Cottagers paid a hefty price for the striker’s late blunder. With the score at 1-1 in the 89th minute, Zamora rounded Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard – yet astonished the crowd by [...]
Moody retires from Test stage October 23, 2011 ENGLAND captain Lewis Moody may have called time on his own Test career but the flanker insists under-fire manager Martin Johnson must not follow him out the door. Moody yesterday announced that the World Cup, which ended in the disappointment of a quarter-final defeat to France, would be his last action for the Red Rose. [...]
Donald tops PGA money list October 23, 2011 England’s Luke Donald last night won the PGA Tour money list, keeping him on course to become the first player to top the lists in American and Europe in the same year. World No1 Donald notched six birdies in a 64 as he overhauled a five-shot overnight deficit to win the Disney Classic in Florida. [...]
Bears cling on at Wembley October 23, 2011 Chicago Bears saw off a late Tampa Bay Buccanneers recovery to win the annual NFL match at Wembley 24-18. Touchdowns from Matt Forte, Roy Williams and Marion Barber put the Bears in charge before Kellen Winslow and Dez Briscoe gave the Buccanneers hope in the fourth quarter. It was a second defeat of the day [...]
Farrell shines for Saracens October 23, 2011 Fly-half Owen Farrell scored 28 points as Saracens earned a bonus-point 43-20 win over Exeter Chiefs in the LV= Cup yesterday at Vicarage Road. Elsewhere London Irish beat Newcastle 39-23 and Scarlets won 30-3 at Cardiff Blues.
Golden finish to Euros for Britain October 23, 2011 Victoria Pendleton won kierin gold as Britain finished track cycling’s European Championships in style. Matt Crampton completed a double by winning the men’s keirin, while Ed Clancy and Laura Trott won omnium golds.