Woakes promotion pays off January 12, 2011 England seal Twenty20 record as decision to push debutant up the order results in last ball win ENGLAND debutant Chris Woakes admitted he was shocked to be thrust into the role of emergency matchwinner as his late flurry with the bat ensured England secured a world record eighth straight Twenty20 win off the last ball [...]
Avram granted more time by Hammers board January 12, 2011 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant has been handed a stay of execution by the club’s owners following Tuesday night’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg win over Birmingham. With the Hammers currently rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the Israeli’s future has been a matter of intense speculation, much to his own annoyance. [...]
Lawes and Croft could play in Six Nations, says Johnson January 12, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson is refusing to give up hope that injured forwards Courtney Lawes and Tom Croft will be able to play a part in the Six Nations. Northampton lock Lawes (right), player of the series for the autumn internationals, was thought to be facing three months on the sidelines with knee ligament damage. [...]
DJ puts King Kenny in a spin January 12, 2011 BLACKPOOL 2 vs LIVERPOOL 1 BLACKPOOL striker DJ Campbell’s second-half strike ensured Kenny Dalglish is still searching for his first win in his second spell as Liverpool manager. After defeat in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford on Sunday, Dalglish saw his side react positively in the early exchanges at Bloomfield Road, with [...]
Bellamy arrested over assault claim January 12, 2011 FOOTBALL: Wales and Cardiff City striker Craig Bellamy has been arrested by police investigating an alleged assault in Cardiff city centre. Bellamy, 31, has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Platini proposes Gulf World Cup January 12, 2011 FOOTBALL: Uefa president Michel Platini has called for the 2022 World Cup to be played across the whole of the Gulf. Qatar will host the 2022 tournament with Fifa boss Sepp Blatter keen to hold it in winter. “I hope it will be a World Cup of the Gulf,” said Platini.
South Africa thrash India in ODI January 12, 2011 CRICKET: South Africa made a perfect start to their one-day series with India, winning by 135 runs in Durban. India were all out for 154, chasing 290 as Lonwabo Tsotsobe took 4-31.
Robertson too strong for Hendry January 12, 2011 SNOOKER: World champion Neil Robertson avoided a first-round Masters shock with a 6-3 win over six-times champion Stephen Hendry.
Foster’s error grants Avram cup delight January 11, 2011 WEST HAM UNITED 2 VS BIRMINGHAM CITY 1 UNDER-FIRE West Ham boss Avram Grant blamed the incessant speculation surrounding his future for damaging the team after his 10 men rose above their Premier League travails to take a significant step towards the Carling Cup final. A goalkeeping howler from Ben Foster gifted Carlton Cole the [...]
Clubs dodge Twitter foul-ups January 11, 2011 LONDON’S leading clubs are warning their players about the perils of using Twitter as the Football Association begins to clamp down on social media. Premier League stars are increasingly bypassing press officers and their own representatives to engage with fans on Twitter, with Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas a regular on the micro-blogging site. However, the [...]