Haile to reconsider his future November 9, 2010 ATHLETICS: Marathon great Haile Gebrselassie has hinted he could reconsider his decision to retire. The world record holder, 37, announced his decision to hang up his spikes after being forced to pull out of Sunday’s New York Marathon. But he said yesterday: “Now it is time for me to think about a lot of things. [...]
Saracens far too strong for USA November 9, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Saracens enjoyed a 20-6 victory over USA yesterday when the Premiership high-fliers returned to the City. Tries from Don Barrell and James Short ensured victory in a match played at the Honourable Artillery Company grounds in the Square Mile. Former England captain Steve Borthwick led Sarries, while Schalk Brits also featured.
Audley’s sure his blueprint for success is ready to pay November 8, 2010 AFTER an hour in the company of Audley Harrison two things become abundantly clear: This is a man who settles for nothing other than perfection and if eating were an Olympic sport, Harrison would be in with a chance of adding to the heavyweight gold he won in Sydney a decade ago. Halfway through a [...]
Europe’s finest have never been so dominant November 8, 2010 THIS might just be the greatest year ever for European golf. The Ryder Cup team retained their crown magnificently while the players have gone from strength to strength, as the weekend showed. Francesco Molinari, part of that triumphant dozen at Celtic Manor, continued his ascent with a thrilling victory at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai. [...]
Redknapp: Tottenham victims of our own success November 8, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp says his side have become victims of their own domestic and European success as he prepares to pick from an injury-ravaged squad for tonight’s visit of Sunderland. Spurs made the continent’s superpowers sit up and take notice last week when they steamrolled Champions League holders Inter Milan 3-1 at White Hart [...]
Terry’s plotting a Chelsea backlash against Fulham November 8, 2010 CHELSEA captain John Terry hopes tomorrow’s west London derby against Fulham will provide the perfect platform for his side to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat at Anfield. Terry has ordered his troops to remember exactly what made them champions last season, especially as the chance to reopen a five-point gap may present itself with nearest [...]
Gutsy display gives England belief, says scrum-half Youngs November 8, 2010 ENGLAND scrum-half Ben Youngs has told his colleagues that their performance against New Zealand proves they are capable of beating Australia on Saturday. Martin Johnson’s men won widespread praise for recovering from a terrible start to force the All Blacks to scrap for their 26-16 victory in a hard-fought climax. Youngs insists he and his [...]
Swann takes heart from Warne’s pre-Ashes praise November 8, 2010 ENGLAND’S talismanic off-spinner Graeme Swann admits to being flattered by the praise heaped on him by legendary Aussie bowler Shane Warne. Swann has taken 113 wickets since bursting onto the Test scene and is now rated the second best bowler in world cricket ??– with only South Africa’s Dale Steyn above him in the pecking [...]
Gunners appeal Koscielny red November 8, 2010 FOOTBALL: Arsenal have appealed against the sending off of defender Laurent Koscielny in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. The Gunners are arguing that Koscielny was wrongfully dismissed for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity. The move risks the Football Association deeming the appeal frivolous and extending it from one match to two.
Pakistan keeper in death threat November 8, 2010 CRICKET: Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider surfaced in London last night having fled his team’s Dubai camp after receiving death threats. Haider’s brother said the player was threatened because of his key role in helping Pakistan beat South Africa in Friday’s fourth one-day international. In his absence Pakistan yesterday lost the fifth ODI and consequently the [...]