Woodward calls for calm at RFU July 12, 2011 FORMER England manager Sir Clive Woodward has urged the Rugby Football Union to put off-field problems behind them and allow all focus to fall on the team at the World Cup. It has emerged the RFU could lose another senior figure, with chief disciplinary officer Jeff Blackett considering his position with the national body. Former [...]
Strauss set for India test July 12, 2011 ENGLAND Test captain Andrew Strauss believes his side must be prepared for a step up in class when they face India at Lord’s next week. Strauss will return to the international fold after skipping the one-day series over Sri Lanka having retired from the 50 over game following the World Cup earlier this year. Star-studded India [...]
Hammer Cole set for Stoke July 12, 2011 FOOTBALL: Stoke City have agreed a fee with West Ham United for striker Carlton Cole. The 27-year-old is currently in Switzerland with the Hammers squad for a pre-season training. Stoke are believed to be prepared to pay an initial £4m with a possible £2m in add-ons to secure Cole’s signature.
Pour Moi set for Arc trial July 12, 2011 HORSE RACING: Trainer Andre Fabre has confirmed the Prix Niel at Longchamp as the next competitive racecourse appearance for his brilliant Derby hero Pour Moi. “The Prix Niel will definitely be his next race and the Arc is his target, obviously,” said Fabre.
Cavendish settles for second July 12, 2011 CYCLING: Andre Greipel denied Britain’s Mark Cavendish in a sprint finish to win stage 10 of the Tour de France. It was the first time Cavendish has been beaten by his former HTC team-mate in a head-to-head sprint. Thomas Voeckler retained his race leader’s yellow jersey, one minute 49 seconds ahead of Luis Leon Sanchez.
Westwood and Garcia look the best bets to taste success at St. George’s July 12, 2011 THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TOMORROW – From 9am, BBC Two IF you’re thinking of heading to the Kent countryside for a relaxing break this weekend, forget it. You’ll struggle to find a room anywhere in Garden of England as from Thursday, the small port town of Sandwich — population 6,800 — plays host to the 140th [...]
McIlroy can double up and be the pride of St George’s July 11, 2011 IN TERMS of prestige and history there is no other tournament that can hold a light to the Open and I’m sure this year’s instalment will provide many more memorable moments. The event returns to Royal St George’s after an eight-year absence and the course will provide all the usual tests you expect of an [...]
Wenger upbeat on Cesc and Nasri as Gervinho signs up July 11, 2011 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger remains hopeful that he’ll start the new Premier League season with both Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas at the club. On the day that Wenger finally confirmed the £11.2m signing of Lille forward Gervinho (below) – “subject to a regulatory process” – the Frenchman was also positive about his chances of persuading [...]
Essien blow for Chelsea as Spurs stand firm on Modric July 11, 2011 CHELSEA have been rocked by the news that midfield star Michael Essien could be out for six months with a knee injury, while their primary transfer target Luka Modric will remain at Spurs, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. Ghana midfielder Essien damaged ligaments in his right knee during a training session last week, the third [...]
RFU seek talks to extend Johnson’s England deal July 11, 2011 THE Rugby Football Union have opened the door for Martin Johnson to extend his spell as England manager beyond this autumn’s World Cup. The former England captain’s present deal expires in December and the RFU, under previous chief executive John Steele, opted to leave negotiations until the tournament in New Zealand finishes. After leading England [...]