O’Brien error lets in Dettori and Rewilding June 15, 2011 So You Think defeat down to me, says trainer Nine-day suspension sours Dettori’s victory FORMER Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien accepted the blame for So You Think’s shock defeat at Royal Ascot at the hands of Rewilding in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes. The multiple Group One winner was sent off as the 4-11 favourite and [...]
One of golf’s greatest tests to bring out the best in showman Poulter June 15, 2011 IF YOU were to rank the Majors in terms of importance and prestige then I’d have no problem putting the US Open in there just behind our Open as the second most significant event on the golfing calendar. A number of the world’s leading players have described this tournament as the ultimate test and from [...]
Chelsea fail with £22m bid for Spurs ace Modric June 15, 2011 CHELSEA have seen a £22m bid for Tottenham’s Croatia midfielder Luka Modric rebuffed by their north London rivals. After a trophyless season, owner Roman Abramovich is keen to rebuild his aging squad, whose midfield is lacking the creative qualities Modric would supply in abundance. Chelsea, who are still to appoint a successor to their former Double [...]
McIlroy sees an opening with Woods out of action June 15, 2011 NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIlroy is saddened by Tiger Woods’ absence from the US Open which starts today but knows that with the former world No1 out of action his chances of a first Major win are greatly enhanced. Woods, out with knee and Achilles injuries, has failed to make it back to the Congressional course [...]
Fabregas won’t ask for Barca transfer June 15, 2011 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas appeared to offer the club’s fans hope he might resist the overtures of Barcelona again this summer by claiming he “owes himself” to the Gunners. The reigning Spanish and European champions have failed to force Arsenal’s hand in each of the previous two summer transfer windows and are thought to be [...]
Strauss is boosted by Anderson return in his bid for total perfection June 15, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss admits he’s hoping the return of seamer James Anderson will provide the spark that was missing during the second Test at Lord’s. Sri Lanka arrive at the Rose Bowl ahead of today’s final Test of the three-match series needing a win to secure a creditable draw and will feel confident of [...]
Nolan move sparks Barton outburst June 15, 2011 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce is set to step up his rebuilding operation by raiding his former club Newcastle and bringing their skipper Kevin Nolan to Upton Park, much to the distress of Joey Barton. The former England international performed with distinction alongside Nolan last season and feels let down by the club’s board. He [...]
Wembley favourite for 2013 final June 15, 2011 FOOTBALL: Wembley is the frontrunner to be named by Uefa today as the venue of the 2013 Champions League final. The success of this year’s final, coupled with the Football Association’s 150th anniversary celebrations are believed to have swayed the decision.
Fresh Woodward RFU doubt June 15, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Former England head coach Clive Woodward is set to lead Team GB at the Youth Olympic Games in January 2012, casting further doubt on any possible move to the RFU. The governing body is searching for a new performance director and hope to appoint their chosen candidate after November’s World Cup in New Zealand.
Clijsters to miss Wimbledon June 15, 2011 TENNIS: World No2 Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from next week’s Wimbledon Championships because of a foot injury. The 28-year-old, who would have been seeded two at SW19, had a recurrence of a foot problem at the Unicef Open in Holland on Tuesday.