QPR decision took too long, says ex-FA chief May 8, 2011 FORMER Football Association chief executive Mark Palios has criticised the delay surrounding Queen’s Park Rangers’ trial over the signing of Alejandro Faurlin. QPR were fined £875,000 by the FA for breaking transfer rules but crucially escaped a points penalty, meaning their automatic promotion as Championship winners was not affected. But the verdict was only delivered [...]
Spain tribute to Seve May 8, 2011 SOUTH AFRICA’S Thomas Aiken dedicated victory to Seve Ballesteros after winning his first European Tour title at the Spanish Open. The weekend’s action at El Prat, near Barcelona, was overshadowed by the passing of the iconic Ballesteros, 54, on Saturday morning after a long fight with brain cancer. Aiken said: “It’s been a sad week [...]
Cipriani in Rebels snub May 8, 2011 ENGLAND outcast Danny Cipriani’s future at Melbourne Rebels has been plunged into fresh doubt after he was left out of the squad for a two-match trip to South Africa. Cipriani, 23, was dropped for last week’s clash with Queensland for his latest breach of club discipline and has remained out in the cold for the [...]
Djokovic keeps up perfect 2011 May 8, 2011 World No2 Novak Djokovic upset clay court king Rafael Nadal on his favoured surface – and on home soil – to win the Madrid Open. Djokovic, unbeaten in 32 outings this year, clinched his sixth title of 2011 with a 6-4, 7-5 triumph to end the world No1’s 37-match winning streak on clay.
Pacquiao cool on Mayweather May 8, 2011 Manny Pacquiao shrugged off talk of a pound-for-pound superfight with Floyd Mayweather after retaining his WBO welterweight title against American Shane Mosley. Pacquiao was brutal and dominant in a unanimous points victory and said of Mayweather: “I don’t care about that fight. I am satisfied with everything that I have done in boxing.”
Farrell tipped for England role May 8, 2011 Saracens star David Strettle has hailed rookie Owen Farrell’s sensational season after they clinched second place in the Premiership to set up a clash with Gloucester in the play-offs. “He has been brilliant for us,” Strettle said. “I honestly think if you threw him in at the deep end in an England shirt he is [...]
Collingwood rocked by snub May 8, 2011 Former England Twenty20 captain Paul Collingwood admits he was stunned to be stripped of the role last week, just months after leading the side to victory in last year’s World Cup. “It was like a juggernaut had come along at full steam and completely wiped me out, just disbelief,” he said.
Beckham in LA car crash May 8, 2011 Former England captain David Beckham escaped unhurt from a car accident on a Los Angeles motorway on Friday afternoon, his spokesperson has confirmed. Beckham collided with a broken down vehicle but was not at fault and the driver of the other car did not suffer serious injuries.
Giggs bullish as United look to Chelsea decider May 5, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED stalwart Ryan Giggs insists the Premier League leaders have not even contemplated the prospect of being knocked off their perch when title rivals Chelsea visit Old Trafford on Sunday. The Blues are on the brink of completing a comeback in the title race many pundits thought impossible, having rediscovered their form and slashed [...]
ENGLAND’S THREE LIONS GAMBLE May 5, 2011 ENGLAND team director Andy Flower admits he is taking a leap into the unknown after it was revealed yesterday he will work alongside three different captains in a dramatic restructuring operation. Andrew Strauss will remain as Test skipper but his decision to retire from one-day internationals presents Alastair Cook with the opportunity not only to [...]