Daring Hamilton enjoys long-awaited victory in China to keep Vettel in sight April 17, 2011 ENGLAND’S Lewis Hamilton toasted a return to form after he breathed new life into the world championship by pipping title rival Sebastian Vettel at the Chinese Grand Prix. The McLaren driver claimed a first race win for eight months in an incident-packed contest that saw him reel in and overtake Red Bull’s Vettel with just [...]
McIlroy lets another title chance slip April 17, 2011 UNLUCKY Rory McIlroy put on a brave face after following up his Masters heartbreak with another final-day collapse at the Malaysian Open. The Northern Irishman held a three-shot lead at one stage during a third round that ran into Sunday because of rain, but ended up two shots behind the winner, the prodigious Italian 17-year-old [...]
Leeds thrashed by young Wasps April 17, 2011 Wasps ran in seven tries to thrash Premiership relegation favourites Leeds Carnegie 51-18 and claim only their second win in 10 matches. Joe Simpson and Richard Haughton grabbed two tries apiece, with Joe Ward, Billy Vunipola and Zak Taulafo scoring the others, as the emerging Elliott Daly and Sam Jones shone for a youthful Wasps [...]
Khan eyes Bradley showdown April 17, 2011 Britain’s Amir Khan is targeting a lucrative unification fight with American Timothy Bradley after defending his WBA title against Paul McCloskey on Saturday. Bradley holds the WBC and WBO light-welterweight belts and Khan, who beat McCloskey on points, said: “There are levels in boxing and Bradley is the same level as me. We’re in the [...]
Tevez blow hands supporting cast the chance to shine April 14, 2011 City boss Mancini confident his big-money buys will come good and end United’s treble bid at Wembley aMANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini insists he has total faith in strikers Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko, the men likely to be charged with the responsibility of replacing captain and talisman Carlos Tevez in tomorrow’s FA Cup semi-final [...]
Hamilton warns McLaren: Make me a winner again or I’ll leave you April 14, 2011 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton has warned his McLaren bosses that unless he is provided with a more competitive car he will be left with no other option than to see alternative employers. McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh was earlier this week reported to be mulling over an offer worth a combined total of £100m to keep [...]
Struggling O’Sullivan took steps to pull out of the World Championship April 14, 2011 FORMER world No1 Ronnie O’Sullivan added to the speculation surrounding his future in the game by taking steps to pull out of this year’s World Championships, only change his mind 24 hours later. Snooker’s flagship event gets underway in Sheffield tomorrow with O’Sullivan, now ranked a lowly 10th in the world, set to begin his [...]
Bale: Champions League football is a must for a big club like Spurs April 14, 2011 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale admits Champions League football is a necessity rather than a luxury at White Hart Lane. The performances of the Wales international decorated his side’s run to the quarter-finals of the competition in what was their debut season in Europe’s premier club competition. But after a 5-0 aggregate defeat at the hands [...]
Simon injury takes the shine off as Murray advances in Monaco April 14, 2011 WORLD No4 Andy Murray has moved into the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters with an assertive 6-3 6-3 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon. The opening exchanges were cagey until Murray found his range and dominated rallies with aggressive groundstrokes. The Scot’s consistency was frustrating Simon, who twisted his ankle at 5-3 but managed to [...]
No logic in sacking Ancelotti, says Hoddle April 14, 2011 FORMER Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle has thrown his support behind under-fire Blues manager Carlo Ancelotti and questioned why anybody would want to dismantle the solid foundations at Stamford Bridge. Ancelotti is under intense pressure following Wednesday’s Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United and failure to retain the Premier League title. Hoddle said: [...]