Extra time allows Swann to flourish December 6, 2010 OUR cricket columnist, former England batsman and Warwickshire chairman Andy Lloyd, has been poring over all the Ashes action. Here he dissects what he’s learned from the play so far. SWANN IN A MILLION If Shane Warne, the greatest spinner of all time, rates Graeme Swann as the best around, then who are we to [...]
Ngog stars in Torres absence as Hodgson praises Reina December 6, 2010 LIVERPOOL 3 vs ASTON VILLA 0 LIVERPOOL striker David Ngog stepped out Fernando Torres’ shadow at Anfield last night, playing a starring role in a win that lifted Liverpool up into eighth in the Premier League. With Torres, whose wife had gone into labor before the match, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher all missing, Villa [...]
Woods warns the rest he’s back December 6, 2010 GOLF: Former world No1 Tiger Woods has sounded a warning to the rest of the golfing world by claiming he has rediscovered the touch that brought him years of dominance in the sport. Despite being pipped by Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell at the Chevron World Challenge on Sunday, Woods said: “Even though I lost, it [...]
Hodgson injury blow for Sale December 6, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Sale and England fly-half Charlie Hodgson faces a race to be fit for the Six Nations after he was ruled out of action until the new year with a broken foot. The 30-year-old suffered the injury during the national side’s defeat at the hands of South Africa last month and could struggle to [...]
Burmese dictator’s United link December 6, 2010 FOOTBALL: The head of Burma’s military junta considered launching a £634m takeover bid for Manchester United, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable published by whistle-blowing website Wikileaks. Than Shwe, who is commander in chief of the country’s armed forces and a United fan, was said to have been urged to make an offer by [...]
Ferguson no fan of Fifa December 6, 2010 FOOTBALL: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson doubts Fifa will ever become a fully democratic organisation after England’s 2018 World Cup bid was spectacularly shunned by the world governing body last week. Media allegations of corruption in the Zurich-based organisation have led to widespread calls for a reform in its structure. Ferguson said: “I don’t [...]
O’Sullivan rocked by Bingham December 6, 2010 SNOOKER: Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered a shock exit in the UK Championship first round after losing 9-6 to Stuart Bingham. O’Sullivan was cruising at 6-4 but a number of erratic shots let former practice partner Bingham back at the table. World No23 Bingham secured five frames in a row to claim a famous win. “I was [...]
Exclusive: Lee shock at Hughton axe December 6, 2010 FORMER Newcastle star Rob Lee has condemned the St James’ Park hierarchy for sacking manager Chris Hughton just seven months after leading them back into the Premier League. Magpies chiefs yesterday showed Hughton the door, despite being in 11th place after a solid return to the top flight, saying they now wanted someone with more [...]
Modric urges Spurs to finish the job off in grand manner December 6, 2010 FC TWENTE vs TOTTENHAM TOTTENHAM midfielder Luka Modric has urged his teammates to ensure they don’t blow the opportunity to top Champions League Group A with a victory in Holland tonight. The north Londoners have performed admirably in their debut season in the competition, qualifying with a game to spare from a section which included [...]
Injured Broad to miss rest of England’s Ashes assault December 6, 2010 ENGLAND’S hopes of retaining the Ahses suffered a significant setback last night with news that fast bowler Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour with a stomach injury. The 24-year-old was forced from the field on day four, having completed just 11 overs as part of England’s bid to bowl [...]