Massa shrugs off Button complaints over penalty March 28, 2011 FERRARI’S Felipe Massa has dismissed criticism from English former world champion Jenson Button over his driving style in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Button blamed Massa for his drive-through penalty, arguing the Brazilian’s aggression forced him to illegally cut a corner as they vied for position. The McLaren driver slipped down the field as a result [...]
Murali doubtful for semi-final March 28, 2011 CRICKET: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is an injury doubt for today’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The 38-year-old, who will retire after the tournament, is struggling with a hamstring injury and knee problem. “Murali and everyone around him is trying to get him as fit as soon as possible and fit enough to [...]
Wanjiru to miss London Marathon March 28, 2011 ATHLETICS: Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has been forced to pull out of the London Marathon with a knee problem. But his fellow Kenyan and three-time winner Martin Lel has been added to the field for the race on 17 April. Wanjiru won in London in 2009, but dropped out at the halfway stage last year [...]
Capello faces new headache over captaincy March 27, 2011 ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello is faced with a fresh captaincy conundrum ahead of tomorrow’s friendly against Ghana after he agreed to release five senior players from his squad, including reinstated permanent skipper John Terry. The Chelsea defender, along with his club colleagues, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole, have been granted a break, as have Wayne [...]
Vaughan tips Strauss to quit as skipper March 27, 2011 FORMER England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Andrew Strauss will relinquish the captaincy of the one-day side following Saturday’s savage World Cup beating at the hands of Sri Lanka. England’s head coach Andy Flower revealed he would consult with Strauss over his future plans, but only once the dust has settled on the side’s ignominious 10-wicket [...]
Hamilton glee as Vettel lays marker March 27, 2011 ENGLAND’S Lewis Hamilton vowed to rein in champion Sebastian Vettel after the German got his title defence off to the ideal start with a pole-to-flag victory at the Australian grand prix. Vettel underlined his status as hot favourite to win the drivers’ title again with an exemplary performance in Melbourne, the Red Bull driver comfortably [...]
Test heroes help Saints rout Wasps March 27, 2011 NORTHAMPTON boss Jim Mallinder tipped Dylan Hartley as a future England captain after helping to inspire a 39-3 win over Wasps. Red Rose stars Ben Foden and Chris Ashton were among the five tries as Saints climbed back into the Premiership’s top four. Mallinder said: “Dylan is maturing all the time and has the right [...]
Neymar in racism row at Emirates March 27, 2011 CHELSEA target Neymar complained of racist abuse after starring in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Scotland at Emirates Stadium yesterday. The teenage Santos forward scored both goals, one a penalty, and then alleged a banana had been thrown onto the pitch during the friendly. “This atmosphere of racism is totally sad,” Neymar said. “They were jeering [...]
Balotelli in trouble again March 27, 2011 FOOTBALL: Man City striker Mario Balotelli faces more disciplinary action after he was said to have thrown darts in the direction of youth team players.
Walsh to ride National favourite March 27, 2011 RACING: Ruby Walsh will ride ante-post Grand National favourite The Midnight Club in the iconic race on 9 April.