Liverpool move was no-brainer, says Cole July 21, 2010 LIVERPOOL’S newest recruit Joe Cole insists he has not moved to Anfield for the money, but because they are “the biggest club in the country”. Cole yesterday rubber-stamped a four-year deal thought to be worth £80,000 a week after passing a medical at the club’s pre-season training camp in Switzerland. The England midfielder has swapped [...]
Chelsea blow as injured Cech ruled out for a month July 21, 2010 CHELSEA will be forced to launch their Premier League title defence without Petr Cech after the goalkeeper was struck down with a calf injury. The Czech stopper hurt himself in training yesterday and scans have revealed a tear that is expected to keep him sidelined for a month. That will mean he misses the rest [...]
Injury-plagued Eduardo seals £6m Shakh switch July 21, 2010 STRIKER Eduardo ended his ill-fated spell Arsenal last night by completing a £6m move to Shakhtar Donestk. The Croatian international agreed a four-year deal with the Ukrainian club after passing a medical. Brazilian-born Eduardo joined the Gunners from Dinamo Zagreb for around £7.5m in July 2007 and made an encouraging start until suffering a horrendous [...]
Ashes hope for England as Aussies stunned for 88 July 21, 2010 ENGLAND were handed early Ashes encouragement yesterday after Australia were dismissed for under 100 for only the second time in a quarter of a century. Ricky Ponting’s side slumped to 88 all out in the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley – their second lowest total ever against the Asian side. Wicketkeeper Tim Payne top [...]
The time has come for Sam July 21, 2010 SAM TORRANCE admits victory in the British Seniors Open this weekend would prove the crowning glory to his prestigious 40-year career. Torrance, 56, has claimed 43 Tour wins as a professional and played in no fewer than eight Ryder Cups – including famously captaining the European side to victory in 2002. But the three-time Seniors [...]
Villeneuve’s investment denial July 21, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Jacques Villeneuve has dismissed claims that the son of controversial Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is behind the investment of his new F1 team. Villeneuve Racing, run by the Canadian ex-world champion, will attempt to join the F1 starting grid in 2011 after joining forces with Italian-based firm Durango. But Villeneuve, 39, confirmed: “To [...]
Flintoff eyes Champions League July 21, 2010 CRICKET: Andrew Flintoff is targeting to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the Champions League Twenty20 in September. The England all-rounder has been out of action since undergoing knee surgery in August 2009 but is hoping to make his return for Lancashire in the next couple of weeks. Centrally-contracted Kevin Pietersen and Eoin Morgan [...]
Woods is still No1 earner July 21, 2010 GENERAL: Golfer Tiger Woods is the top earner in sport for the seventh year running – even though he lost 10 per cent on last year. According to Sports Illustrated’s SI.com, Woods earned £59.6m ($90.5m), topping the American list ahead of golf rival Phil Mickelson on £40.6m ($61.7m). Tennis star Roger Federer heads the international [...]
MANCINI HOPES TO LAND DONOVAN July 21, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY boss Robert Mancini is looking to add United States’ World Cup star Landon Donovan to his list of star signings. Donovan, 28, is still contracted to Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy and spent a loan spell at Everton last season. Mancini, who has already landed Jerome Boateng, Yaya Toure and David Silva [...]
Hodgson joy at Gerrard’s Reds pledge July 20, 2010 LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has hailed Steven Gerrard as his “best player” after the captain pledged his immediate future to the club. Gerrard said yesterday he was looking forward to teaming up with new signing Joe Cole, a move that appeared to end the prospect of him leaving Anfield this summer. The England midfielder, 30, [...]