South Africa on the march February 24, 2011 CRICKET: South Africa got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a crushing seven-wicket win over West Indies in Delhi. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir took 4-41 on debut, while AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten century as the Proteas reached their victory target of 223 with over seven overs to spare.
Westwood and McIlroy are out February 24, 2011 GOLF: World No1 Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy were both beaten at the WGC Match Play. Westwood lost by one hole to Nick Watney, while McIlroy lost 8&7 to American Ben Crane.
Cipriani to be investigated February 24, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is to be investigated by his club, Melbourne Rebels, after an alleged incident in a nightclub. “We are looking into it and will speak to Danny today but we won’t be making any statement about it before the game [against ACT Brumbies today],” said a Rebels spokesman.
WIN AND A PRAYER February 23, 2011 ARSENAL1 vs STOKE 0 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas last night vowed to win his race to be fit for Sunday’s Carling Cup final after injuries to him and Theo Walcott soured a victory over Stoke that lifted the Gunners to within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester United. Fabregas (right) was taken off with [...]
Fergie seeks home comfort February 23, 2011 MARSEILLE 0 vs MANCHESTER UTD 0 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes home advantage will have a decisive say in the outcome of his side’s delicately poised last 16 Champions League tie against Marseille. The French champions managed to avoid the concession of an away goal but failed to force United goalkeeper Edwin van [...]
Cech: Blues still on for a double February 23, 2011 CHELSEA goalkeeper Petr Cech is refusing to give up on an unlikely Champions League and Premier League double this season, despite the Blues’ four-month malaise. Europe’s biggest prize has consistently eluded the west Londoners even during their trophy-laden recent years, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men are as close to mid-table as they are top-flight leaders Manchester [...]
Sport ‘needs unified anti-corruption body’ February 23, 2011 WORLD sports chiefs have been urged to establish a global anti-corruption agency with a mandate to target everything from doping to match-fixing. David Howman, director general of anti-drugs body WADA, believes the same criminals are often behind doping and fixing, meaning an integrated, international detective agency would be the most effective solution. “The key issue [...]
Tired Swann has plans for Sehwag February 23, 2011 ENGLAND spinner Graeme Swann admits he’s been slow to adjust to the challenges touring India presents following a hectic few weeks. The 31-year-old celebrated the birth of his first child last week, but 48 hours after his new arrival he was jetting off to the subcontinent to spearhead England’s World Cup challenge. “The change of [...]
Super Mario sinks holders in Milan February 23, 2011 GERMANY international striker Mario Gomez exacted revenge on Inter Milan with an injury time goal which handed Bayern Munich a crucial 1-0 first leg Champions League win at the San Siro. Bayern were beaten in the final by Inter last May, but the Bundesliga side are now strong favourites to progress to the last eight [...]
Afridi shows Kenya’s wide boys February 23, 2011 CRICKET: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi took 5-16 as his side crushed Kenya by 205 runs in Hambantota. Pakistan reached 317-7 from their 50 overs, aided by the Kenyan bowling attacking who sent down a world record 37 wides.