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 [...]
Bjorn back to lay Open ghost July 11, 2011 DANISH veteran Thomas Bjorn has been given a place in the upcoming Open Championship at Sandwich. Bjorn, who blew a three-shot lead with four holes to play at the same course in 2003, was a first reserve for the tournament. The former Ryder Cup star was handed a place in the field when Vijay Singh [...]
Pearce pens new England deal July 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: The Football Association has announced that Stuart Pearce has signed a new two-year contract to remain as England Under-21 manager. Pearce led the Under-21s into three successive European Championships. The former Manchester City manager said: “I am delighted to have signed my new contract and to be able to continue in a role I very [...]
Stoke take Woodgate gamble July 11, 2011 FOOTBALL: Stoke have completed the free transfer signing of former England star Jonathan Woodgate. The ex Real Madrid defender joins the Potters after his contract at Tottenham expired and has signed a one-year deal. Woodgate made just four first-team appearances over the last two seasons at Tottenham due to a groin problem. Meanwhile, Wolves are close [...]
Vitali Klitschko wants Haye bout July 11, 2011 BOXING: WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko claims he would be prepared to fight David Haye. Vitali’s younger brother Wladimir beat the Briton on points in Germany earlier this month. “I was the happiest man in the world that my brother beat him but I’m unhappy that Wladimir [was not able] to send him to the floor,” [...]
Kolobnev fails doping test July 11, 2011 TOUR DE FRANCE: Cycling’s world governing body announced last night that Russian rider Alexandr Kolobnev has failed a doping test during the Tour de France. The UCI said 30-year-old Kolobnev, of the Katusha team, had given a urine sample which contained the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, a prohibited ‘specified substance’.