Djokovic confident of toppling Federer January 25, 2011 FORMER champion Novak Djokovic insists he has nothing to lose against Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The Serb’s maiden, and to date lone, grand slam success came in Melbourne three years ago where he beat Federer at the last four stage. The 23-year-old set up a rematch with the Swiss No2 [...]
Kellock named Scots’ captain January 25, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Glasgow Warriors lock forward Alastair Kellock has been named Scotland captain for the upcoming RBS Six Nations. Scotland open this season’s tournament away to France on 5 February. “To get the chance to captain Scotland for the opening game is huge,” he said.
Tremlett handed England deal January 25, 2011 CRICKET: Surrey paceman Chris Tremlett has been awarded an incremental contract by the ECB for the 2010-11 season. The 29-year-old played a key part in this winter’s Ashes victory. England selector Geoff Miller said: “We are delighted with Chris’s contribution this winter.”
Denman excites Barber January 25, 2011 HORSE RACING: Owner Paul Barber feels Denman has “never been better” ahead of his quest to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a second time. “He’s in great form, back in full work, and I believe he’s never been better,” said Barber of the 2008 winner. “We’re doing everything we can to win the Gold Cup.”
Cheslea retain title hopes After Reebok romp January 24, 2011 BOLTON 0 vs CHELSEA 4 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side can still retain their Premier League title following last night’s comfortable win over Bolton. A moving tribute to Wanderers’ legend Nat Lofthouse, who passed away 10 days ago, preceded the match, but Chelsea were in far from sympathetic mood as goals from Didier [...]
Should Sky sack star presenters over sexism row? January 24, 2011 DAVID HELLIER YES WHEN it came to the most important offside decision of Liverpool’s win over Wolves, Sian Massey got it right – despite the jibes of presenters Gray and Keys. Now Sky Sports has done the right thing in suspending Keys and Gray – but bosses ought to go further and sack them. Their [...]
Pair reprimanded by broadcaster January 24, 2011 SKY SPORTS duo Andy Gray and Richard Keys were stood down from last night’s live broadcast over their comments about assistant referee Sian Massey in Saturday’s Liverpool-Wolves game. In comments recorded but not broadcast, Gray and Keys – the faces of Sky’s football coverage for 20 years – said Massey and other women “did not [...]
Snooker won’t be a one man sport again, says O’Sullivan January 24, 2011 THREE-TIME world snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan believes it would be near impossible for a single player to dominate the sport in a manner that Steve Davis, Steven Hendry and to an extent himself, have done in the past, such is the strength in depth of the game at present. O’Sullivan (right), 35, has gone nearly [...]
Legacy chiefs delay decision over stadium January 24, 2011 TOTTENHAM and West Ham must wait until next month to learn who has won the bitter fight for the Olympic Stadium after legacy chiefs delayed their decision. The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) had been expected to make its recommendation on Friday but yesterday announced they needed “more time to seek further clarification with both [...]
Nadal semi-final looms as Murray prepares for Dolgopolov match January 24, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray is on course for a huge Australian Open semi-final clash with world No1 Rafael Nadal – if he can maintain his serene progress against Alexandr Dolgopolov. Murray meets the little-known Ukrainian – a surprise winner against fourth seed Robin Soderling – early tomorrow after reaching the last eight with a ruthless [...]