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.
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 [...]