In-form Alonso makes a splash in the rain to close in on title No3 October 24, 2010 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso insists the title is far from won despite taking a monumental step towards his third world championship with victory at the Korean Grand Prix. The Spaniard coped best with torrential conditions in the first ever race at the new Yeongam circuit, taking the chequered flag while Red Bull title rivals Mark Webber [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS October 24, 2010 A WEEKEND is a long time in sport – as this lot will attest. But while for some it was one to remember, others may wish they had never set foot out of the house. Here are this weekend’s heroes and villains. WINNER MATTEO MANASSERO At the tender age of 17 years and 188 days, Manassero [...]
McCoy passes 100-win mark October 21, 2010 HORSE RACING: Grand National winning jockey Tony McCoy recorded his 100th win of the season yesterday at Ludlow. McCoy has won every champion jockey title since 1996 and is 20 wins clear of rival Richard Johnson.
Flawless Lawrie leads in Spain October 21, 2010 GOLF: Paul Lawrie is the joint leader of the Castello Masters in Spain after carding a first round seven-under-par 64. The 41-year-old Scotsman notched four birdies in a row in a bogey-free round.
Fifa official pleads innocence October 21, 2010 FOOTBALL: A Nigerian Fifa official provisionally suspended over the World Cup bribery scandal has denied wrongdoing. Amos Adamu said: “Whilst I wholly refute all allegations made, I fully support the inquiry.”
Shaken Montgomerie suffers bruising in four-vehicle smash October 21, 2010 RYDER CUP captain Colin Montgomerie suffered “terrible shock” yesterday after a four-vehicle crash left him trapped inside his car. Montgomerie sustained severe bruising after a transit van swerved into his car on the A80 near Glasgow before two other vehicles smashed into the Scotsman’s BMW 7-series, sending it “spinning out of control.” Montgomerie later said: [...]
Hodgson slams Naples knife attacks on Reds fans after stalemate October 21, 2010 LIVERPOOL boss Roy Hodgson praised his travelling support after a 0-0 draw with Napoli overshadowed by the stabbing of four Reds fans. Six English and one Italian were hurt in a series of attacks in Naples in the lead up to last night’s Europa League fixture. “All I can say how grateful we are for [...]
Hat-trick puts Adebayor in frame for Arsenal start October 21, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY (3) VS LECH POZNAN (1) MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini hinted that Emmanuel Adebayor could start Sunday’s clash with Arsenal after his brilliant hat-trick demolished Lech Poznan. Adebayor faced widespread condemnation in the same fixture last season after kicking Robin van Persie in the face and running the length of the pitch to [...]
BUTTON: DREAM IS STILL ALIVE October 21, 2010 MCLAREN driver Jenson Button insists he can resurrect his stalled bid to defend the world championship ahead of the Korean Grand Prix. Button, 30, is currently fifth in the drivers’ standings, 31 points behind leader Mark Webber, but the Englishman believes a strong finish in this weekend’s race could spark a dramatic climax to the [...]
HENSON’S RETURN IS LIKE RIDING A BIKE October 21, 2010 INJURY struck last weekend when Derick Hougaard hurt his Achilles in the defeat to Leinster and it has left us with no choice but to act. Our squad is a man down, so we need to replace him and will definitely bring in a new fly-half. Alex Goode will wear the No10 shirt tonight against [...]