Expect fiery welcome, Redknapp tells Flamini March 8, 2011 TOTTENHAM vs AC MILAN TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has warned ex-Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini to expect a white-hot reception tonight following his horrendous tackle on Vedran Corluka three weeks ago. Spurs, who are likely to be able to call upon the services of star midfielders Gareth Bale and Rafael van dear Vaart, hold a one-goal [...]
Injury rules Broad out of World Cup March 8, 2011 ENGLAND’S World Cup hopes suffered another seismic blow yesterday when it was confirmed that fast bowler Stuart Broad will miss the rest of the tournament due to a side strain. The 24-year-old returned to form in Sunday’s thrilling six-run victory over South Africa, taking four for 15 including the decisive wickets of Dale Steyn and [...]
ROSS THE BOSS: TAYLOR HAMMERS PAKISTAN March 8, 2011 NEW ZEALAND batsman Ross Taylor’s extraordinary innings of 131 helped his side to a 110-run World Cup victory over Pakistan. The Kiwis looked set to post low total before Taylor celebrated his 27th birthday by smashing 62 from the last 16 balls he faced as he and Jacob Oram scored a world record 92 from [...]
Flood, Lawes and Croft fit for England March 8, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson looks set to pick Toby Flood at fly-half and recall fit-again pair Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft when they resume their grand slam quest in Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland. Flood was an injury doubt, having suffered an achilles problem in the win over France 11 days ago, but [...]
F1 chiefs set Bahrain deadline March 8, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have been given until 1 May to decide whether they can rearrange the race for later this year. The Gulf kingdom had been due to stage the first event of the season this month but pulled out amid political unrest. November is the most likely date.
Gill: United debts no hindrance March 8, 2011 FOOTBALL: Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists the club’s £500m debts have not affected their spending power. Admitting “it would be better” if they did not pay £45m interest a year, Gill said: “We know it’s there but it doesn’t impact what we do. There has been no impact [on] our transfers.”
Wales restore Hook to fly-half March 8, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Wales have switched James Hook to fly-half for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations visit from Ireland. Fit-again Jonathan Davies returns to the midfield, meaning Hook moves to No10, with Stephen Jones on the bench.
The Games mean business March 8, 2011 London 2012 is fast-approaching and in the east of London, the landscape has altered significantly as the Olympic Park rises up from what was a previously under-developed patch of earth. Its progress is tribute to the Olympic Delivery Authority and the 10,000 or so workers who are charged with its construction. It will host world [...]
Business has won already March 8, 2011 That much of the debate over the Olympics has focused on what happens to its venues after 2012 speaks volumes for the efficiency with which the games have so far been organised. Instead of the endless speculation of whether venue X or Y will be ready on time that is normal territory in the months [...]
SEEING THE GAMES IN STYLE March 8, 2011 It’s the only time in your life that the Olympics will be in London. And you’re in. As you walk into the winged, three-floor structure attached to the Olympic Park for dinner, the very building seems to urge you on to rejoice in, quite simply, how cool this all is. “We want people to exclaim: [...]