Hughes walks out on Fulham but claims no Villa contact June 2, 2011 MARK HUGHES remains the favourite to succeed Gerard Houllier as manager of Aston Villa despite insisting that his departure from Fulham yesterday was not linked to an offer from a rival top flight club. Hughes walked out on the west London side after less than a year in the job deciding not to take up [...]
Wenger would rather be sacked than splash millions, says Dixon June 2, 2011 HE WON nine major titles at Arsenal and spent six years under the wing of Arsene Wenger, so when it comes to explaining what’s wrong with the Gunners and their French boss, Lee Dixon is better qualified than most. The England defender-turned-TV-pundit is adamant Wenger should stay in charge, despite murmurings of discontent on the [...]
Murray faces daunting route to belated grand slam glory June 2, 2011 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray heads into the final leg of his French Open campaign with his path to a first grand slam blocked by two all-time greats and the man poised to break the record for the longest unbeaten run in the history of the sport. Murray locks horns with Rafael Nadal in today’s first semi-final [...]
Strauss to delay decision on Anderson replacement June 2, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss will delay naming James Anderson’s replacement until shortly before the start of today’s second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Lancashire seamer Anderson was unable to bowl in the second innings of the remarkable first Test victory on Monday and the side strain he picked up in Cardiff will prevent him [...]
Favourite Carlton House declared for the Derby June 2, 2011 THE QUEEN’S Carlton House is poised to run in tomorrow’s Investec Derby despite injury fears after being declared in a 13-strong field for the Epsom Classic. Concerns were raised over the ante-post favourite’s participation earlier this week when swelling was found in his leg following a workout. But the Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt came through [...]
Fears over Brit special Fifa status June 2, 2011 BRITAIN’S special privileges within Fifa could be under threat following the Football Association’s failed attempt to halt Sepp Blatter’s re-election as president of the world governing body. The stinging criticism that followed English calls for a postponement of Wednesday’s farcical election, in which Blatter stood unopposed, has led to fears of a backlash against the [...]
Schiavone reaches Paris final again June 2, 2011 DEFENDING champion Francesca Schiavone defeated home favourite Marion Bartoli to reach the French Open final, where she will play Li Na after she overcame Maria Sharapova. Schiavone, 30, a surprise winner when she clinched her first grand slam title in Paris last year, gets the chance to retain her crown after a convincing 6-3, 6-3 [...]
Khan confirms Judah bout June 2, 2011 BOXING: WBA champion Amir Khan has confirmed that he will fight IBF champion Zab Judah in a light-welterweight unification fight in Las Vegas on 23 July. Judah has stepped in after negotiations with WBC and WBO boss Timothy Bradley fell through.
McDowell on song in Wales June 2, 2011 GOLF: Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell returned to the Celtic Manor yesterday and made a strong start to the defence of his Wales Open title. McDowell shot a four under par that left him in joint-third spot, behind leader Keith Horne of South Africa, who shot 64. “It’s a tough second shot past my statue there,” joked [...]
Brit Douglas out for the season June 2, 2011 ATHLETICS: British triple jumper Nathan Douglas will miss the rest of the season after suffering a freak injury in training. Douglas suffered two ligament ruptures when his foot went through a plyometric box while jump training during a warm-weather camp in Italy.