McIlroy outshines Woods and co February 10, 2011 NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIroy put the world’s top three golfers in the shade in the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Tiger Woods were grouped together, but it was the 21-year-old McIlroy who put them in shade with a superb 65 to lead by two shots from South [...]
Cricket mourning ‘Barnacle Bill’ February 10, 2011 ENGLISH cricket is mourning the death of former international Trevor Bailey who died in a fire at his home aged 87. Bailey played 61 Tests and was a member of a side which won three consecutive Ashes series between 1953 and 1956. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke praised Bailey’s “enormous contribution to [...]
Azzurri able to surpass low expectations at HQ February 10, 2011 ENGLAND ITALY Tomorrow – 2.30pm BBC1 ENGLAND got off to a winning start at the Millennium Stadium last week, their first victory in Cardiff since 2003. Carrying the confidence from Friday’s thriller, Martin Johnson’s side returns to Twickenham where they welcome Italy for the first of three consecutive Tests at HQ. After coming within three [...]
Kubica out of intensive care February 10, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Renault driver Robert Kubica is out of intensive care as he continues his recovery from a rallying accident which threatens to cut short his career. The 26-year-old Pole suffered multiple fractures and will undergo two operations on his foot and upper arm at an Italian hospital on Friday. A further operation on Kubica’s elbow has [...]
Ivanovic signs new Chelsea deal February 10, 2011 FOOTBALL: Chelsea’s Serbia international defender Branislav Ivanovic has signed a new contract which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2016.
Cleverly gets his world title shot February 10, 2011 BOXING: Britain’s Nathan Cleverly will challenge Jurgen Braehmer for his WBO light-heavyweight title on 2 April at Wembley Arena. Cleverly, 23, unbeaten in 21 fights, was installed as the WBO interim champion after victories in his last two bouts against Karo Murat and Nadjib Mohammedi. Braehmer, like Cleverly, is a former European champion.
Young and youth earn England win February 9, 2011 Capello impressed with Wilshere on teenager’s first start l Bent also scores as visitors come from behind DENMARK 1 vs ENGLAND 2 ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello declared himself satisfied with Jack Wilshere’s audition for a regular place his in side’s midfield after an encouraging friendly victory in Copenhagen. But he stopped short of guaranteeing the [...]
West Ham set for Olympic Stadium win February 9, 2011 l Hammers tipped to beat Tottenham in fight to move into £530m venue after London 2012 Games l Key figures in Olympic Park Legacy Company thought to have made up minds to back West Ham l Tottenham proposal to knock down and then rebuild venue without running track looks doomed WEST HAM are expected to [...]
Real and Barcelona still richest in Europe but Man City making strides February 9, 2011 ENGLISH clubs may have just blown record sums in the January transfer window, but they continue to lag behind Spain’s big two in terms of financial muscle. Real Madrid and Barcelona are still the two richest teams in Europe, according to a report published today, with both boasting revenues in excess of £300m last year. [...]
Fourie back in England squad February 9, 2011 LEEDS flanker Hendrie Fourie has fully recovered from a calf injury and will return to the England squad for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham. Fourie, the only specialist open-side in the group with captain Lewis Moody currently nursing a knee ligament injury, returns at the expense of Joe Worsley, who has [...]