BAHRAIN GP AXED February 21, 2011 PLANS for the 2011 season have been plunged into chaos after Bahrain pulled out of staging the curtain-raising grand prix less than three weeks before the race. The Gulf kingdom’s crown prince informed Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone of his decision yesterday afternoon, bringing to an end days of speculation following civil unrest that last [...]
Der Hammer finally announces himself at Upton Park as Burnley are thrashed February 21, 2011 WEST HAM 5 VS BURNLEY 1 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant believes the return to fitness of Thomas Hitzlsperger could be the turning point in the club’s season. The Premier League strugglers cruised into the last eight of the FA Cup following an easy win over Burnely, with Hitzlsperger opening the scoring via a trademark [...]
Haskell eyes battle after war of words February 21, 2011 ENGLAND flanker James Haskell has hit back at France coach Marc Lievremont’s jibes, insisting they will not back down when Les Bleus visit Twickenham for a colossal RBS 6 Nations contest on Saturday. Lievremont lit the touchpaper ahead of a match already being billed as a championship decider by saying all the other five countries [...]
Dutch star Kervezee eager to catch England’s attention February 21, 2011 HOLLAND batsman Alexei Kervezee hopes to inspire his country to a famous World Cup victory over England today and in the process enhance his dream of ultimately representing the Three Lions. The 21-year-old (inset), who has already been compared to Graeme Hick, and not just because of his Worcestershire ties, becomes eligible to represent England [...]
Plymouth handed a 10 point deduction February 21, 2011 LEAGUE?ONE strugglers Plymouth Argyle have incurred a 10 point deduction after they issued a ‘Notice of Intention’ to appoint an administrator. The move leaves Argyle, who have been the subject of three winding-up petitions from HM Revenue & Customs this season, bottom of League One five points adrift of Dagenham & Redbridge in 23rd position. [...]
Australia start defence with a win February 21, 2011 CRICKET: Australia began their defence of the World Cup with a commanding 91-run win over Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad. Zimbabwe’s spinners restricted their opponents to 262-6, Shane Watson top-scoring with 72 from 92 balls. Michael Clarke added an unbeaten 58 before Australia’s bowlers settled the game with Mitchell Johnson taking 4-19.
Afridi signs for Hampshire February 21, 2011 CRICKET:?Hampshire have signed Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi for their Friends Provident t20 campaign. The skipper of the Pakistan limited overs side becomes Hampshire’s second overseas signing following the capture of South Africa spinner Imran Tahir. “I hope very much to play a big part in the club’s success in 2011,” said the 30-year-old.
Bowe and Trimble back for Ireland February 21, 2011 RUGBY?UNION:?Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble are among eight additions to the Ireland 22 which lost to France for Sunday’s Six Nations game against Scotland at Murrayfield. Lions star Bowe has recovered from a knee injury but flanker Stephen Ferris will miss out. Scotland, meanwhile, have suffered a treble injury blow with centre Joe Ansbro, full-back [...]
We can still make history, says Ancelotti February 21, 2011 FC COPENHAGEN vs CHELSEA CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti has defiantly claimed this could yet turn out to be the best season in the club’s history. The?Blues renew their assault on the Champions League in Copenhagen tonight with Ancelotti hoping that a positive result will ease the mounting pressure on his shoulders. Chelsea’s domestic objective is [...]
Tehoue hits the Las Vegas jackpot for O’s February 20, 2011 LEYTON ORIENT (1) vs ARSENAL (1) Late strike earns Orient an FA Cup replay and a trip to casino capital LEYTON ORIENT manager Russell Slade revealed his side’s dressing room was rocking to the dulcet tones of Elvis Presley after Jonathan Tehoue’s late strike earned the League One side a money-spinning FA Cup replay at [...]