Chelsea star Mikel makes appeal for information about ‘kidnapped’ father August 15, 2011 CHELSEA midfielder John Obi Mikel last night made an impassioned plea for the safe return of his father, who has been missing from his Nigerian home in a case of suspected kidnapping since Friday. Mikel (right), who chose to play in Sunday’s Premier League opener against Stoke despite learning of his father Michael’s disappearance the [...]
Onions gets call amid Anderson injury fear August 15, 2011 ENGLAND last night called up fast-bowler Graham Onions for this week’s fourth Test against India at The Oval amid fears the touring batsmen’s nemesis James Anderson (inset) could miss out through injury. Chris Tremlett, who missed the second and third Tests, has already been ruled out of the final match of the series as England [...]
Beckham talks Keane into £3.5m Galaxy transfer August 15, 2011 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp looks set to move for at least one new striker after offloading Robbie Keane to Los Angeles Galaxy for £3.5m. Keane, 31, completed his switch to the California franchise where he will play alongside former England captain David Beckham. However it leaves Redknapp a man short in attack, with just three [...]
A Major to remember for Bradley but not for Woods August 15, 2011 TO BE one shot behind the leader in a Major and then make a triple bogey is the stuff that shatters hopes and dreams. Which is why Keegan Bradley (right) deserves so much credit for bouncing straight back with birdies at 16 and 17 and then winning a play-off to claim the US PGA Championship. [...]
Schumacher: I’m not finished August 15, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Veteran Michael Schumacher insists he will race on next year despite his comeback falling short of expectations. The Mercedes GP driver, 42, said: “I’ll certainly be racing next year, that is definite. We will then have to see how things develop and how much energy and fun is still there.”
Wales lose skipper for World Cup August 15, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Wales captain Matthew Rees has been ruled out of the World Cup with a neck injury. The hooker has been told by doctors he needs surgery to relieve the painful condition. Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards said: “It’s disappointing but there are more important things in life than rugby.”
Hockey teams sign new deal August 15, 2011 HOCKEY: England and Great Britain’s women’s teams have signed a lucrative new sponsorship agreement with bank Investec. The five-year agreement will begin this month when England head to the EuroHockey Nations Championship in Germany.
Bradley wins play-off to claim US PGA title August 14, 2011 ROOKIE Keegan Bradley claimed his first Major title with victory in the US PGA Championship last night after a dramatic play-off with fellow American Jason Dufner. Bradley (right), 25, who only won his first PGA Tour title earlier this year, beat journeyman Dufner by one stroke in the three-hole play-off at Athletic Club in Atlanta, [...]
Champions quickly into stride – and injury crisis August 14, 2011 WEST BROM (1) vs MANCHESTER UTD (2) Ferdinand, Vidic and Rafael sidelined as keeper De Gea gives Ferguson further cause for concern MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson bemoaned “a torrid few days” after the champions’ winning start to their Premier League title defence was tainted by injuries to three key defenders. A late Steven [...]
Resolute Stoke give Villas-Boas the debut Blues August 14, 2011 STOKE (0) vs CHELSEA (0) CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas labelled Stoke’s roughhouse tactics “out of this world” after seeing his Premier League debut end in the disappointment of a scoreless stalemate. An unusually zesty performance from much-maligned £50m striker Fernando Torres was the biggest positive for the young Portuguese coach, who had to stomach just [...]