Capello stays faithful to ace Rooney September 6, 2010 SWITZERLAND vs ENGLAND EMBATTLED Wayne Rooney will spearhead England’s attack in tonight’s Euro 2012 qualifier after convincing manager Fabio Capello his mindset has not been affected by allegations about his private life. Despite intense public scrutiny Rooney joined the squad in flying out to Switzerland yesterday and is set to start in the same deep-lying [...]
Gerrard: I expect a big performance from Wayne September 6, 2010 ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard is expecting Wayne Rooney to put off-field matters to one side and inspire another Euro 2012 qualifying victory tonight in Basle. Gerrard believes that, following days of speculation about his marriage, Rooney will seize the chance to focus on football with both hands. Manchester United star Rooney turned in arguably his [...]
Pietersen hit with fine for Twitter rant September 6, 2010 DROPPED England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been fined after pleading guilty to posting a foul-mouthed rant on Twitter. Pietersen made an unreserved apology to the England and Wales Cricket Board at a disciplinary hearing at Lord’s yesterday afternoon. The South Africa-born star angered his employers last week when he vented his ire at being left [...]
There’s no excuse for corruption, says Broad September 6, 2010 STUART BROAD insists there is no excuse for any cricketer getting caught up in corruption these days given the increase in intelligence in the game. The seamer says the England team are in regular liaison with the England and Wales Cricket Board and International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption education programme. His comments come on the back [...]
I won’t rush into appointing a new coach, insists Murray September 6, 2010 ANDY MURRAY says he will not panic and rush into appointing a new coach despite his shock US Open defeat. The British No1 has been without a leading man since parting company with Miles Maclagan in July. But even though defeat to Swiss 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka brought another disappointing end to a Grand Slam [...]
Woods waiting on Pavin’s wildcard call September 6, 2010 TIGER WOODS is expected to get the nod to play in the US Ryder Cup team today. The world No1 missed out on the eight automatic qualifying places but is hoping to be named as one of captain Corey Pavin’s four wildcard picks for Celtic Manor next month. Just last month, Woods questioned his place [...]
Europe’s selection criteria gives them early advantage September 6, 2010 IN an extract from his new book, Ryder Cup legend and City A.M. columnist Sam Torrance explores Europe and America’s selection criteria and reveals who would make the cut in his all-time dream team (above). MY view is that Europe have now got it about right, with the top four world-ranked players being joined by [...]
Higgins launches bid to clear his name in frame-fixing probe September 6, 2010 JOHN HIGGINS will finally discover his fate regarding frame-fixing allegations over the next 48 hours. The three-time world champion will face an independent tribunal over two days in a bid to clear his name and be granted a return to the sport. Scot Higgins was accused by a Sunday newspaper of agreeing to accept money [...]
Warren: Haye has taken easy option in Harrison September 6, 2010 FRANK WARREN has launched a scathing attack on David Haye, accusing him of avoiding the Klitschko brothers and “taking the easy option” in agreeing to fight Audley Harrison. WBA heavyweight title holder Haye is expected to announce fellow Briton Harrison as his next opponent later today. And promoter Warren says the 29-year-old is being motivated [...]
Rooney storm hangs over England September 5, 2010 Allegations about striker’s private life overshadow bid to maintain strong start to Euro 2012 qualifiers IF ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello was approaching tomorrow’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland with a spring back in his step following a resounding win over Bulgaria it would have quickly vanished yesterday. Lurid Sunday newspaper allegations regarding Wayne Rooney’s private [...]