Bell century puts pressure on Sri Lanka June 19, 2011 SRI LANKA coach Stuart Law admits his side’s hopes of saving the third Test today hinge on stand-in captain Kumar Sangakkara. Ian Bell’s stylish unbeaten century (119) allowed England to declare on 377-8, 193 runs ahead of the tourists, and although Sri Lanka reduced the deficit to 81 by the close of day four, the [...]
Lacklustre England out with a whimper June 19, 2011 ENGLAND (1) vs CZECH REPUBLIC (2) ENGLAND Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce bemoaned a crazy finale which saw the Czech Republic score twice in the last minute to dump his side out of the European Championships. After a fortuitous draw against Spain and an abysmal goalless stalemate against Ukraine, England required maximum points in Viborg to [...]
England call signifies final step in Stevens’ comeback June 19, 2011 SARACENS prop Matt Stevens is set to be rewarded for his influential performances in the Saxons’ Churchill Cup winning campaign by being named in England’s 45-man World Cup training squad today. Stevens (right), who won the last of his 32 England caps in November 2008, was outstanding as the Saxons claimed the Churchill Cup for [...]
GB slip to fourth despite Thomas win June 19, 2011 GREAT BRITAIN’s Charlene Thomas claimed a surprise win in the 1500m on the final day of the European Team Championships in Stockholm. Andy Turner also triumphed in the 110m hurdles, continuing his superb season despite rain and blustery conditions. However, Team GB slipped out of the top three after a disaster in the men’s 4x400m [...]
Spencer targets more for Glory June 19, 2011 Former champion jockey Jamie Spencer hopes Ascot Gold Cup winner Fame And Glory will become a regular victor at the Royal Meeting. Having spoken of his relief at partnering the five-year-old to victory in Thursday’s showpiece, Spencer is sizing up a possible return next year. He said: “Initially I was more relieved than anything else. [...]
Team GB close to being agreed June 19, 2011 Great Britain are close to be confirmed at entrants in the 2012 Olympic football tournament. British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Hunt said he is “incredibly positive that we will get a [British] men’s and women’s football team” at the Olympics.
Findlay just too good for Jenkins June 19, 2011 Britain’s Helen Jenkins lost to Canada’s Paula Findlay in a sprint finish for the second consecutive race at the latest World Series event in Kitzbuhel. Jenkins said: “I am happy with second. Sarah is so strong.” On Saturday, Britain’s Alistair Brownlee led from start to finish to follow up his success in Madrid with another [...]
Warriors return to the summit June 19, 2011 A hat-trick from Matt King helped Warrington back to the top of the Super League table as they returned to winning ways at Craven Park with a 22-16 success against Hull KR.
McIlroy puts Masters hell behind him to lead US Open June 16, 2011 NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIlroy showed no ill effects from his Masters meltdown at Augusta to take the US Open by storm as he finished his first round at Congressional three shots ahead of the field. McIlroy led after 52 holes in Georgia back in April before blowing his chances with a final round 80, and [...]
Wilkins: Chelsea must pay up for wonderful Modric June 16, 2011 FORMER Chelsea No2 Ray Wilkins has welcomed the club’s pursuit of Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, but admits their initial offer of £22m was far too low. The Blues are mulling whether to submit an improved bid for the Croatia midfielder after seeing their opening gambit rebuffed on Wednesday and yesterday called “ridiculous” by Spurs manager [...]