Spain star Cesc in swipe at England after defeat November 13, 2011 ENGLAND (1) vs SPAIN (0) SPAIN midfielder Cesc Fabregas has taken a swipe at the defensive style that earned England a shock victory in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley. Former Arsenal captain Fabregas admitted his disappointment at England’s lack of ambition in attack, even once they had led through Frank Lampard’s header. And the Barcelona star, [...]
England can’t afford to overlook Farrell November 13, 2011 IT’S BEEN a terrific start to the season here at Saracens and I was delighted to see the side carry their domestic form into the Heineken Cup yesterday. Treviso are a powerful side with a finely tuned set-piece, so to run in five tries and gain a bonus point was a marvellous achievement. Owen Farrell [...]
Goal hero Lampard targets ton November 13, 2011 CHELSEA and England midfielder Frank Lampard is targeting a century of caps after marking his 90th in the most memorable fashion. Lampard captained the side and scored the winner as Fabio Capello’s men recorded a surprise 1-0 win over world and European champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday. “If I get to 100, I will [...]
Hamilton ready to put the past behind him after Abu Dhabi win November 13, 2011 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton hailed yesterday’s victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as one of the finest performances of his career. The McLaren driver profited from a puncture suffered by world champion Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap – which put paid to the German’s hopes of equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of 13 wins in [...]
Edwards ruled out as Johnson replacement November 13, 2011 ENGLAND have suffered a blow after Shaun Edwards, mooted as a possible replacement for embattled manager Martin Johnson, agreed a new contract as Wales defence coach. Edwards, whose deal expired at the end of last month’s World Cup, parted company with Wasps last week, increasing speculation of a move to the England set-up, but Welsh [...]
KICKING KING | Owen stars for Sarries November 13, 2011 SARACEN’S fly-half Owen Farrell contributed 22 points as the Premiership champions began their Heineken Cup campaign with a 42-17 bonus-point victory over Benetton Treviso. Farrell scored an early try, landed four conversions and kicked three penalties, while former Springboks skipper John Smit made a try-scoring debut. Elsewhere, a late try from Clement Poitrenaud saw Toulouse [...]
Chalmers denies Woods November 13, 2011 Home favourite Greg Chalmers held off resurgent Tiger Woods to win the Australian Open. Chalmers shot a final round of 69 to finish on 13 under par, one better than countryman John Senden. Former world No1 Woods was a shot further back after closing with a 67.
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.