ENGLAND’S ASHES FALSE START November 24, 2010 AFTER all the hype, the Ashes finally got underway last night in Brisbane in front of a captive audience at the Gabba. And the drama was almost instantaneous with England skipper Andrew Strauss (inset) out third ball, cutting a loose delivery from Ben Hilfenhaus straight to Michael Hussey at gully.
Dallaglio: Hape shouldn’t be allowed to play for England November 24, 2010 WORLD CUP winner Lawrence Dallaglio believes the law that allows the likes of Kiwi-born duo Shontayne Hape and Dylan Hartley to represent England is deeply flawed and in urgent need of review. Hape, a former New Zealand rugby league international, has starred at centre during England’s impressive autumn campaign, while Hartley appears to have stolen [...]
Tickets unsold as Barmy Army hit in the pocket November 24, 2010 EVEN as the first ball of the Ashes was being bowled last night travel agents admitted tickets were still readily available for the series, after experiencing slow sales. Fluctuations in exchange rates mean this winter’s trip will hit England followers far harder in the pocket than in previous years. Cricket Australia, the game’s governing body [...]
Spurs make history as easy victory earns last 16 place November 24, 2010 TOTTENHAM(3) vs WERDER BREMEN(0) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp urged his side to go on and clinch top spot in Group A after securing a historic place in the knockout stages with a comfortable victory over Werder Bremen. Goals from Younes Kaboul, Luka Modric and Peter Crouch helped Spurs sweep the Germans aside, despite the otherwise [...]
Returning Rooney ends Rangers hopes November 24, 2010 RANGERS(0) vs MANCHESTER UTD(1) STRIKER Wayne Rooney celebrated his return to the Manchester United starting line-up by converting the late penalty which ended Rangers’ hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Champions League. United now need just a point at home to Valencia in a fortnight’s time to ensure top spot in Group C, while [...]
England have rediscovered love for game November 24, 2010 FORMER Wasps and England back Josh Lewsey believes the national team has blossomed during the last year because players have fallen in love with the game once again. Martin Johnson’s men have followed up an encouraging summer with more success this autumn, including wins over Samoa and old enemies Australia, and a hard-fought defeat to [...]
Nadal masterclass sees off Djokovic November 24, 2010 WORLD No1 Rafael Nadal is on the brink of qualifying for the last four of the ATP World Tour Finals after breezing past Novak Djokovic. Nadal took just one hour 51 minutes to see off Djokovic at the O2, who required treatment for a complaint related to his right contact lens, 7-5 6-2 to move top of [...]
Welsh refs not going to Scotland November 24, 2010 THE WELSH Football Association has confirmed that none of its referees will be heading to Scotland this weekend. The Scottish Football Association are still locked in talks with referees’ representatives in a bid to persuade the officials to call off their proposed strike. But a statement on the official FAW website read: “It has now [...]
Petrovic claims he wasn’t sacked November 24, 2010 FORMER West Ham assistant manager Zeljko Petrovic insists he left the club on his own terms despite reports that he was sacked. The former Yugoslavia international joined the Hammers in July as part of Avram Grant’s new-look coaching staff, but left Upton Park on Tuesday, with Wally Downes since being appointed defensive coach. Petkovic said: [...]
Kaymer’s in McDowell’s sights November 24, 2010 GOLF: Graeme McDowell is ready for his duel with his Ryder Cup teammate Martin Kaymer at the Dubai World Championship as they battle to end the season as Europe’s No1. The pair will play together in the final group with Race to Dubai leader Kaymer £246,414 ahead of McDowell. “It’s going to be fun to play [...]