Strauss lets his bat do the talking September 12, 2010 ANDREW STRAUSS proved his doubters wrong once again as his magnificent century helped England go 2-0 up in the one-day series with Pakistan. It has been suggested that Strauss’s batting style is not suited to the limited-overs game, leading many to question whether he is the man to lead England into the World Cup on [...]
Euro boost for Spurs as Modric is given the all-clear September 12, 2010 TOTTENHAM were last night handed a major boost after Luka Modric was passed fit for tomorrow night’s Champions League clash with Werder Bremen. It had been feared the Croatian international may had broken his left leg for the second time in 12 months after limping out of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at West Brom. But despite [...]
Reina rescues Reds to force stalemate September 12, 2010 BIRMINGHAM CITY (0) vs LIVERPOOL (0) LIVERPOOL boss Roy Hodgson was indebted to goalkeeper Pepe Reina as his side avoided a second defeat of the season. The Spanish international pulled off fine reflex saves to deny Cameron Jerome and Craig Gardner as Alex McLeish’s men were denied a deserved three points at St Andrews. The [...]
Ex-champ Hatton ‘devastated’ over allegations of cocaine use September 12, 2010 RICKY HATTON was said to be “devastated” yesterday following newspaper allegations of cocaine use. The former two-weight world champion was captured on video appearing to cut lines of the drug with a credit card before snorting them through a rolled up bank note. Hatton, 31, has not fought since losing inside two rounds to Manny [...]
Sarries’ debutants put the wind up Sale September 12, 2010 SARACENS (28) vs SALE (13) SARACENS chief Brendan Venter insisted last week’s shock defeat to London Irish set the platform for this first win of the Premiership campaign. Venter was furious after much-fancied Sarries crashed 33-16 to the Exiles at Twickenham last Saturday. The South African responded with his first rollicking of the new season [...]
Rooney’s back for Battle of Britain, says Ferguson September 12, 2010 SIR ALEX FERGUSON has confirmed Wayne Rooney will return to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Battle of Britain with Rangers. The England striker was left out of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with former club Everton to avoid the “terrible abuse” he is subjected to at Goodison Park. Ferguson was worried the abuse would be even [...]
Crocked Zamora starts long recovery after successful op September 12, 2010 FULHAM striker Bobby Zamora last night underwent a successful operation on the broken leg he suffered against Wolves on Saturday. The England international suffered a broken fibula after falling awkwardly under a challenge from Karl Henry during the 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage. Zamora was given oxygen on the pitch before being stretchered off and [...]
Wenger: Clubs in debt don’t deserve silverware September 12, 2010 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger says clubs who accumulate large debts do not deserve to win major titles. The Gunners boss is frustrated that clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and last season’s Champions League winners Inter Milan regularly compete for honours despite hugely overspending. Wenger has thrown his weight behind Uefa plans to introduce new [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF September 12, 2010 US Open final postponed TENNIS: The US Open men’s singles final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was declared a wash-out last night and postponed until today after heavy rain at Flushing Meadows. It is the third year in a row that the US Open final has been played on a Monday night with the match expected to [...]
WINNERS & LOSERS September 12, 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 got out of bed. WINNER ANDREW STRAUSS Captain Marvel was at it again at Headingley yesterday, silencing his one-day doubters with a magificent century to guide England to [...]