Focused Murray ready to go up a gear September 1, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray accepts he must improve if he is to avoid becoming the first high-profile casualty at the US Open when he faces Dutchman Robin Haase in their second round clash today. Murray got off to a sluggish start in his victory over India’s Somdev Devvarma on Tuesday and will need to raise [...]
Spending rises spark concerns clubs ignoring fair play rules September 1, 2011 CLUBS across Europe are jeopardising their participation in continental competitions by continuing to ignore new rules on spending, football finance experts fear. The summer transfer window, which closed on Wednesday night, saw a £125m rise in gross outlay by Premier League sides, who splashed £485m on signings. Spanish and Italian leagues witnessed even bigger relative [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF September 1, 2011 Swann eager to turn the screw CRICKET: England spinner Graeme Swann insists he and his team-mates are far from done with tormenting India yet. England head into the five-match one-day series on the back of an overwhelming 4-0 Test victory which they followed up on Wednesday night with victory in a one-off Twenty20 clash at [...]
Bewitched value at 16/1 to sprint back to form September 1, 2011 THE winners of the two six furlong sprints run so far in the QIPCO British Champions Series meet in tomorrow’s Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock Park, with July Cup winner Dream Ahead heading up most lists at around 7/2 David Simcock’s three-year-old was hugely impressive that day and will take some pegging back if reappearing [...]
Frankie’s Thoughts September 1, 2011 DELEGATOR hasn’t had much luck recently but gets his ideal conditions tomorrow in the Sprint Cup. He’s a horse that needs plenty of cover and for that reason I’m pleased with his draw in stall 5, as we wouldn’t have wanted to be drawn out wide on either flank. The likes of Masamah will ensure [...]
Deadline day drama August 31, 2011 Chelsea swoop to sign Meireles from Liverpool in £12m deal with just minutes to spare after failing to persuade Tottenham to let Modric join Crouch and host of others in leaving the Lane £10m Arteta finally leaves Everton for Arsenal after a day of haggling as Gunners move to replace Fabregas and Nasri with Spaniard [...]
Benayoun and Arteta arrive at Arsenal August 31, 2011 London clubs leave it late to buy ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger underlined his new-found appreciation of experience when he finally completed late deadline day swoops for midfielders Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun last night. Neither are the superstars that some fans might have hoped for after seeing captain Cesc Fabregas and midfield starlet Samir Nasri [...]
Spurs keep Modric but miss out on Cahill August 31, 2011 London clubs leave it late to buy TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp revealed his club succeeded in their summer long battle to keep hold of midfielder Luka Modric but only after Chelsea submitted a last ditch £40m bid. The Croatia international agitated for a move across London as soon as it became apparent Chelsea were interested [...]
Allardyce’s window shopping boosts Hammers promotion bid August 31, 2011 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce attempted to compensate for the loss of the inspirational Scott Parker with a flurry of deadline day signings. The Hammers, who have made an encouraging start to life in the Championship, signed Senegalese powerhouse Papa Bouba Diop on Tuesday and bolstered their midfield last night with the loan signings of [...]
Patel and England pile more misery on India August 31, 2011 ENGLAND all-rounder Stuart Broad celebrated the first win of his reign as Twenty20 captain after Samit Patel ensured India’s miserable tour continued at Old Trafford. After a nine-wicket hammering at the hands of Sri Lanka earlier this summer, Broad handed debuts to youngsters Alex Hales and Jos Butler, but it was Patel who put the [...]