Tendulkar tees up final showdown March 30, 2011 INDIA will contest the World Cup final on home soil against Sri Lanka on Saturday after they secured a 29-run win over Pakistan in Mohali. Sachin Tendulkar won the man-of-the match award despite falling 15 runs short of his one hundredth international century as the hosts failed to fully capitalise on the breezy start given [...]
Uefa looks to tighten finance rules March 30, 2011 EUROPEAN governing body Uefa yesterday vowed to monitor those clubs who may attempt exploit loopholes in new financial restraints which are due to be implemented from 2014. Clubs, specifically those with wealthy owners who consistently spend more than they earn, will be barred from European competition from 2014-15 season under president Michel Platini’s “fair play” [...]
Fitter than ever Wilshere says he’s ready for Euros March 30, 2011 ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere insists fears of burnout couldn’t be further from his mind as he reiterated his desire to represent England this summer in the European Under-21 Championships. Wilshere believes it is vital for his development as an international player to be competing in tournaments at a young age. Arsenal boss Arsenal Wenger has [...]
McGinley tips Rose to bloom in Augusta March 30, 2011 RYDER CUP star Paul McGinley admits he would love to see a European triumph at the Masters next week and is tipping England’s Justin Rose to be among the strongest challengers. European players are currently enjoying unprecedented dominance of the world game but have not tasted victory at Augusta since 1999, when Jose Maria Olazabal [...]
Clarke named as Aussie skipper March 30, 2011 CRICKET: Michael Clarke has been confirmed as Ricky Ponting’s successor as Australia captain and will lead the side on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Clarke, who turns 30 on Saturday, said: “It was a huge surprise to see Ricky stand down. I want to thank him for his help, support and guidance, and look forward [...]
Long Run set for Aintree March 30, 2011 HORSE RACING: Nicky Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week – provided ground conditions are in his favour. The six-year-old, who produced a superb performance to get the better of Denman and Kauto Star, will only run if there is some give in the ground. Henderson said: [...]
Robson confident of recovery March 30, 2011 FOOTBALL: Former England captain Bryan Robson is hopeful of making a full recovery from throat cancer having undergone an operation to remove a tumour earlier this month. The 54-year-old, who won 90 caps for his country, said: “The support from people all around the world has been fantastic. I feel fine and will carry on [...]
McCaw snubs Royal wedding March 30, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Richie McCaw has turned down an invitation to attend Prince William’s wedding next month because he wants to focus on getting fit to lead the All Blacks at this year’s Rugby World Cup. McCaw gave Prince William a tour of Eden Park – venue for the World Cup Final – during his three-day [...]
CARROLL SMILEY March 29, 2011 Liverpool’s £35m man breaks his England duck but Gyan spoils the party with late strike ENGLAND (1) vs GHANA (1) ENGLAND striker Andy Carroll scored his first goal for his country last night in emphatic style and then declared: I’m here to stay. The 22-year-old, making only his second appearance for his country, produced the [...]
Waugh: Outgoing Ponting is one of the great captains March 29, 2011 Ashes defeats won’t take gloss off former skipper’s reign, says fellow Aussie legend FORMER Australia batsman Mark Waugh believes outgoing skipper Ricky Ponting will go down as one of his nation’s great captains, despite him overseeing three Ashes series defeats. Ponting, 36, stood down from the position he had held for eight years yesterday but [...]