Clitheroe leads the way March 6, 2011 BRITISH distance runner Helen Clitheroe claimed her first ever gold medal at the age of 37 as her teenage team-mate, sprinter Jodie Williams, offered a glimpse of the team’s future at the European Indoor Championships. Clitheroe, whose previous career highlight was 1,500m bronze at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and lost her central funding a year [...]
Wasps again indebted to Walder’s boot but coach Woodman’s not satisfied by victory March 6, 2011 WASPS coach Trevor Woodman was muted in his praise after his side edged out Sale Sharks 33-26 in a high scoring encounter at Adams Park. The ever reliable boot of Dave Walder kicked 23 of his side’s points, with Riki Flutey and Joe Simpson crossing for second-half tries to keep at bay a Sale comeback [...]
Haye and Klitschko sign deal for fight – at last March 6, 2011 BRITAIN’S WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye has confirmed that his long-awaited multi-title fight against IBF and WBO king Wladimir Klitschko will finally take place this summer. Haye brought to an end months of fractious, on-off negotiations by signing a contract on Saturday night to face the hulking Ukrainian in Germany in late or June [...]
City star Toure fails drugs test March 3, 2011 l Defender suspended by club after positive sample l Toure faces ban of up to two years if found guilty MANCHESTER CITY last night suspended Kolo Toure indefinitely after the Ivory Coast defender failed a drug test. The Premier League club said they had been informed by the Football Association that Toure, 29, had tested [...]
Chennai’s wicket will hand England shot at redemption March 3, 2011 DENTED by the Dutch, humiliated by Ireland and, in the cold light of day, fortunate to have been under-estimated by India, England’s cricketers are on course to mimic their footballing counterparts and exit a World Cup embarrassingly early. Captain Andrew Strauss insists the dream is still alive, but with South Africa, who have two straightforward [...]
Orient snub as West Ham move approved March 3, 2011 PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs have dismissed Leyton Orient’s protests at the decision to allow West Ham to move into the Olympic Stadium, after the Hammers’ relocation was rubber-stamped by government. Ministers and the Mayor of London yesterday confirmed their formal endorsement of the choice of West Ham, rather than Tottenham, as anchor tenants of the venue [...]
Ferguson charged by the FA for rant at referee Atkinson March 3, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED’S Treble quest has been dealt a blow after manager Sir Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. Ferguson now faces a touchline ban for his comments, aimed at referee Martin Atkinson, following Tuesday’s controversial 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Ferguson, who has until 4pm on Tuesday to [...]
Kalou and Nasri seek final date March 3, 2011 LONDON Premier League rivals Salomon Kalou of Chelsea and Arsenal’s Samir Nasri hope their sides will meet at Wembley in this season’s Champions League final. The famous venue will host the climax of Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 1992 and, with all three capital clubs including Tottenham, who have progressed to [...]
Afridi rescues Pakistan again March 3, 2011 CRIKCET: Shahid Afridi took his wicket tally in the World Cup to 14 as Pakistan saw off Canada by 46 runs. Pakistan were skittled out for 184. Jimmy Hansra made a valiant 43 in response but leg-spinner and skipper Afridi struck twice in two balls and snared 5-23 as Canada were 138 all out.
Ecclestone reveals Bahrain plan March 3, 2011 FORMULA?ONE:?Bernie Ecclestone is planning to reschedule the Bahrain Grand Prix towards the end of the 2011 season. Ecclestone has ruled out staging the event in August. The race was due to be the season’s opener on 13 March but had to be cancelled because of ongoing civil unrest. “I’m hoping beyond hope things settle peacefully [...]