Swann backs under-fire Broad and tips England to show their true colours July 5, 2011 ENGLAND spinner Graeme Swann insists he and his team-mates are taking little notice of the criticism that has come their way during the one-day series against Sri Lanka. England won the opening game of the five-match contest at the Oval but have since been comprehensively beaten at Headingley and Lord’s to leave them needing to [...]
Independent probe launched into Olympic Stadium controversy July 5, 2011 LEGACY chiefs have responded to fears over the transparency of the decision to award West Ham the Olympic Stadium by commissioning an independent investigation. The Olympic Park Legacy Company, which earlier this year voted unanimously for West Ham’s proposal over a rival bid from Tottenham, has appointed auditors Moore Stephens to carry out the probe [...]
Man City ask £50m for Tevez as Savic closes on Eastlands move July 5, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY look set to emerge unscathed, and perhaps even fortified, from the turmoil they were plunged into by striker Carlos Tevez’s declaration that he wants to leave. City said yesterday that they had received no offers for Tevez and have let it be known they are not minded to sell their star player unless [...]
Hushovd still in yellow as Evans takes stage win July 5, 2011 AUSTRALIA’S Cadel Evans beat defending champion Alberto Contador in a tight sprint finish in yesterday’s fourth stage of the Tour de France. Norwegian Thor Hushovd retained the yellow jersey after finishing sixth, while Britain’s Bradley Wiggins climbed four places to sixth in the overall race standings after crossing the line 11th. His Team Sky colleague [...]
England through to last eight July 5, 2011 FOOTBALL: England’s women booked a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over Japan in Group B. Hope Powell’s side went in front when Ellen White superbly lobbed in from 22 yards. They doubled their lead after the break when substitute Rachel Yankey took a touch and clipped in a [...]
Burnell and Barber join Blues July 5, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Dai Young’s former assistants at Cardiff Blues, Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell, have been placed in charge of the team. The move comes in the wake of Young’s decision to take over at English Premiership club Wasps.
Foster banned for two games July 5, 2011 CRICKET: Essex captain James Foster has been banned for two games by an ECB disciplinary panel. Ex-England wicketkeeper Foster, 31, received the punishment after at least five of his players broke various rules over the last year. And in an another unprecedented move, Essex were fined £5,000. Foster was found guilty of showing dissent to umpires [...]
United legend Scholes can’t see the point of Arsenal July 4, 2011 FORMER Manchester United star Paul Scholes believes Arsenal’s quest for honours next season will be doomed before it has even begun should Samir Nasri and captain Cesc Fabregas follow left-back Gael Clichy out of the club. France international Clichy ended his eight-year association with the north London club yesterday by signing for FA Cup holders [...]
England treading familiar sorry path July 4, 2011 THREE games into his reign as England’s one-day captain and Alastair Cook could be forgiven for thinking his Test opening partner Andrew Strauss called it right when he announced his retirement from the 50 over game after the World Cup. The appointment of a new captain – putting aside any individual feelings on Cook’s suitability [...]
Wimbledon hero Djokovic vows to keep on the grass July 4, 2011 WIMBLEDON champion Novak Djokovic has vowed to reprise his eccentric grass-eating celebration if he ever repeats his breakthrough triumph at the All England Club on Sunday. Djokovic capped his ascent to world No1, confirmed after Friday’s semi-final win, by beating defending champion Rafael Nadal to claim his first triumph at SW19. The Serb, who is [...]