Olympic preparations boosted by major reduction in building costs July 19, 2011 WITH just a year to go before the London Olympics encouraging new figures reveal that the anticipated final cost of the Olympic Delivery Authority’s construction programme has fallen to £7.25bn and is likely to come in £850m under budget. Sports and Olympics minister Hugh Robertson claimed the figure, a £16m reduction on the previous quarter, showed [...]
Barca will fight until the end for Fabregas July 19, 2011 BARCELONA manager Pep Guardiola is willing to wait until the dying embers of the transfer window to force through the transfer of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has publically expressed a desire to retain the Spaniard’s services but his counterpart at Barcelona revealed the north London club’s resistance is lessening and is [...]
City step up campaign to replace Tevez with Aguero July 19, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini believes a bid for Argentina striker Sergio Aguero is imminent. 0The Atletico Madrid hitman is viewed as the ideal candidate to fill the void likely to be created by Carlos Tevez’s move to Brazilian club Corinthians. Asked whether a firm offer had been made for Aguero, Mancini replied: “Maybe in [...]
New foreign signing for Hammers July 19, 2011 WEST HAM have signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Alpari (UK) Limited a leading foreign exchange broker. The deal includes the renaming of the West Stand at Upton Park to the Alpari Stand. Barry Webber, West Ham United Commercial Director, said: “This shows West Ham are still an attractive proposition to prospective partners.”
Hushovd’s on the money July 19, 2011 CYCLING: World champion Thor Hushovd pipped Edvald Boasson Hagen to beat the Team Sky rider and claim his second stage win in the 2011 Tour de France. Frenchman Thomas Voeckler kept hold of the yellow jersey, but Australian Cadel Evans and three-time winner Alberto Contador both made significant gains. Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas has signed [...]
Waugh wants lie detectors July 19, 2011 CRICKET: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes lie detectors would help remove the stain of match fixing from the sport. Waugh has undergone a polygraph examination and said:?“Anybody with something to hide would be found out by this process.”
Rovers pull out of India tour July 19, 2011 FOOTBALL: Blackburn have opted out of their proposed pre-season tour of India amid security fears following last week’s terrorist attack in Mumbai. Rovers, owned by Indian poultry firm Venky’s, were due to appear in Pune and become the first Premier League team to play in India, but will now reschedule.
Froch sets Ward date July 19, 2011 BOXING: Britain’s Carl Froch has confirmed he will fight American Andre Ward in the final of the Super Six boxing classic on 29 October in Atlantic City. Froch, 34, will defend his WBC super-middleweight title against the unbeaten Ward.
Higgins admits frustrations July 19, 2011 SNOOKER: World champion John Higgins admits he must “knuckle down” after his shock first-round defeat at the Australian Open against Matthew Selt.
CLARKE: OPEN’S BEST LOVED CHAMP July 18, 2011 IN 139 previous editions of The Open there can never have been a more popular winner than Darren Clarke and it’s hard for me to express just how happy I am for him. He’s been through more than most in his career but he’s remained generous and easygoing throughout and now he’s got the prize [...]