Toon set for Barton QPR bow September 11, 2011 CONTROVERSIAL midfielder Joey Barton is expected to make his QPR debut tonight when they welcome his former club, Newcastle United, to Loftus Road. Barton, one of a clutch of late signings by Rangers boss Neil Warnock in the transfer window, was allowed to leave on a free transfer after criticising Magpies chiefs, despite being one [...]
Van der Vaart eyes Liverpool clash after shock recovery September 11, 2011 TOTTENHAM have received a huge boost after forward Rafael van der Vaart was told he could return next weekend – a full four weeks ahead of schedule. It was feared Van der Vaart would be sidelined for up to six weeks after he injured his hamstring in the 5-1 drubbing by Manchester City a fortnight [...]
Hoilett hurt after Zamora saves Fulham September 11, 2011 FULHAM (1) vs BLACKBURN (1) BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean accused Mark Schwarzer of a “nasty challenge” after Rovers midfielder Junior Hoilett was left unconscious and needing stitches during the battle of the early-season strugglers. The injury to Hoilett came as the visitors pressed for a winner in stoppage time at Craven Cottage, where they took [...]
Baggies off the mark courtesy of opportunistic Odemwingie September 11, 2011 NORWICH (0) vs WEST BROM (1) NORWICH are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season after Peter Odemwingie’s strike saw West Brom take all three points from their visit to Carrow Road. The Nigeria international produced the decisive moment in the third minute when Ritchie De Laet failed to intercept Nicky [...]
Cavendish off to winning start September 11, 2011 SPRINT king Mark Cavendish made a winning start to the Tour of Britain as the Manxman outsprinted his rivals on the opening stage in Scotland. The HTC Highroad rider overcame torrid conditions in Dumfries to finish ahead of team-mate Mark Renshaw and Rabobank’s Theo Bos. “It’s incredible to win the first stage and get the [...]
Dyson enjoys some Dutch delight September 11, 2011 England’s Simon Dyson catapulted himself into the world’s top 30 by winning the KLM Open in Holland. The 33-year-old birdied four of the last seven holes to beat compatriot David Lynn by a single shot after a final round of 66. Meanwhile, Britain and Ireland’s amateurs regained the Walker Cup with victory by 14 points [...]
Jenkins completes British double September 11, 2011 Olympic hopeful Helen Jenkins ensured Britain was able to celebrate a double at the World Championship Grand Final in Beijing as she was crowned world champion 24 hours after Alistair Brownlee was victorious in the men’s event.
Klitschko wants Haye fight September 11, 2011 WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has welcomed the news of Britain’s David Haye’s invitation to fight. “Haye is the best boxer – in trash talking,” said Klitschko after beating Tomasz Adamek on Saturday. “I am saying that I want to fight him. I want to knock him out.” Haye had planned to retire next month, [...]
Delon: I’m no felon September 8, 2011 London Irish star insists he’ll keep his cool after being selected for England’s crucial World Cup opening fixture against Argentina tomorrow ARGENTINA vs ENGLAND RECALLED winger Delon Armitage insists his inclusion in the England side to face Argentina on Saturday does not represent a gamble by manager Martin Johnson, despite the disciplinary problems which have [...]
Murray makes short work of Young then calls for urgent reform September 8, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray called for urgent reforms in the way his sport is run after he was finally able to book his spot in US Open quarter-finals at the expense of Donald Young. Murray made short work of the young American – he was on court a fraction shy of two hours – winning [...]