Clijsters plays down slam sweep January 30, 2011 Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters has played down talk of making a clean sweep of grand slams after her victory in Melbourne. Clijsters, who won the US Open last year, now holds two of the four major titles with the French Open next on the calendar in June. “I’m not going to say that wouldn’t [...]
THE HISTORY BOYS January 27, 2011 Our cricketers did it… Now it’s Murray’s turn Ferrer stands between Briton and a place in final as Federer crashes out BRITISH No1 Andy Murray heads into this morning’s Australian Open semi-final looking to take a huge step towards completing a memorable sporting double Down Under this winter. Following on from England’s first Ashes series [...]
Blues shock £40m Torres bid rejected by Liverpool January 27, 2011 LIVERPOOL have confirmed that they have rejected a £40m bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres. The champions reportedly failed in an attempt to lure Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero to Stamford Bridge this week, accroding to the Spanish club, and have now turned their attention to Torres. A Liverpool spokesman said last night: “Chelsea have made [...]
West Ham claim Spurs’ plans aren’t eco friendly January 27, 2011 WEST HAM have stepped up the propaganda war over the bid for the Olympic Stadium, claiming Tottenham’s plans would harm the environment. Letters were sent to MPs this week, claiming that a study commissioned by West Ham’s contractors, Westfield, shows the energy used in knocking down the Olympic Stadium, as Spurs intend to, and building [...]
Johnson: Friday night’s all right for fighting January 27, 2011 ENGLAND boss Martin Johnson insists a Friday night showdown in Wales will “get the blood flowing” and provide the perfect setting to kick off his side’s RBS 6 Nations campaign. Next week’s highly-charged encounter with age-old rivals will demand that England hit the ground running if they are to mount a serious challenge for a [...]
World Cup doubt as England venue axed January 27, 2011 FRESH doubts were raised about the suitability of the subcontinent as a venue for the upcoming World Cup after the International Cricket Council adjudged one of India’s most iconic venues, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, not fit for purpose. The 100,000 capacity stadium was due to host England’s Group B match against the co-hosts on 27 [...]
United’s keeper puzzle January 27, 2011 Van der Sar retirement forces Ferguson to line up a suitable successor MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a summer of upheaval after goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season. The 40-year-old, who is quitting to spend more time with his family, is one [...]
China’s Li clinches historic Australian Open final spot January 27, 2011 NINTH seed Li Na became the first Chinese player to reach a grand slam singles final after a three-set win over world No1 Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open. The 28-year-old (right), who had previously not gone beyond the last eight in one of the four major events, survived match point against her before coming [...]
Inter deny preparing record £40m Bale bid January 27, 2011 INTER MILAN CEO Ernesto Paolillo has dismissed suggestions they will bid £40m for Tottenham’s Gareth Bale in the summer. It was reported yesterday that the Italian champions were set to offer a record fee for a British player, one who scored three goals and made two more in the sides’ Champions League meetings last year. [...]
Almunia could return for Arsenal cup clash January 27, 2011 ARSENAL outcast Manuel Almunia is in contention for a sensational recall for Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Huddersfield Town. The Spanish goalkeeper has not played since September but manager Arsene Wenger said: “Almunia has a chance, Lukasz Fabianski no and for Thomas Vermaelen we need to be patient. [Sebastien] Squillaci and [Abou] Diaby will be [...]