Baltacha: I can shock Henin January 17, 2011 BRITISH No1 Elena Baltacha is convinced she can produce a major upset in the second round of the Australian Open when she faces former world No1 Justine Henin. Baltacha, 27, yesterday secured progress at the first grand slam of the year with victory over American qualifier Jamie Hampton 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. It was a day [...]
Olazabal the perfect man to take over Ryder mantle January 17, 2011 JOSE MARIA OLAZABAL will be confirmed today as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain – and he is the right man for the job. Olazabal has the competition in his blood, having been involved in eight editions of the famous event, and that makes him a great choice. The Spaniard (right) has the experience and is [...]
Henson suffers Wales setback January 17, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Gavin Henson’s hopes of making the Wales squad for the Six Nations were dealt a major blow yesterday when it was confirmed he will be out for three weeks with a torn calf muscle. The 28-year-old Saracens centre limped off during Saturday’s 43-20 defeat in the Heineken Cup against Munster.
Alexander unimpressed by Khan January 17, 2011 BOXING: Devon Alexander has laughed off Amir Khan’s claims that he is the best fighter in the light-welterweight division. Current WBC champion Alexander, a likely future opponent for Khan, dismissed the British boxer as “no big deal.”
Scudamore has no fear over fair play regulations January 17, 2011 PREMIER LEAGUE chief executive Richard Scudamore insists no English clubs will be banned from European competition for contravening Uefa’s soon to be imposed new financial fair play laws. The rules are being introduced to ensure clubs do not spend more money than they earn and will be introduced gradually. Extreme offences could see teams banned from [...]
Harry: United not invincible January 16, 2011 TOTTENHAM (0) vs MANCHESTER UTD (0) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes it would take a “miracle” for Manchester United to go the whole Premier League season unbeaten. Ten-man United, who had full-back Rafael sent off for two bookable offences with 16 minutes remaining, went back to the summit on goal difference courtesy of the hard earned [...]
Spurs fans say no to Stratford move January 16, 2011 More than 500 angry Tottenham fans protested against the club’s proposed move to the Olympic site at Stratford ahead of yesterday’s match against Manchester United. Fans gathered on Bill Nicholson Way and vented their frustration, while a banner reading “Say No To Stratford” was passed around inside the stadium during the game. Spurs and West [...]
Murray ready for Aussie Open January 16, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray insists his slip in the world rankings will not harm his chances of securing a long-awaited first grand slam at the Australian Open. Murray – runner up in last year’s tournament, which starts today – begins his quest for glory tmorrow and is not fazed by his drop from fourth to [...]
Watson is the hero with 161 not out as Australia defeat England January 16, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss hailed “one of the great one-day innings” after Shane Watson’s unbeaten 161 earned Australia a six-wicket victory in the first one-day international. Kevin Pietersen’s 78 helped England amass 294 all out in Melbourne but Watson’s outstanding knock – the fifth highest limited-overs total by an Australian – swept the home side [...]
Monkey off our backs at last, says relieved Irish boss Booth January 16, 2011 LONDON IRISH (24) vs OSPREYS (12) LONDON IRISH boss Toby Booth believes his team have turned the corner after ending a 10-match losing streak with a shock Heineken Cup triumph over the Ospreys. Tries from Sailosi Tagicakibau and Topsy Ojo earned the Exiles a long-awaited victory in their penultimate Pool Three fixture and all but [...]