Flintoff: I’m still good enough for England limited overs side August 23, 2010 INJURY-STRICKEN all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is convinced he can still cut it for England as he continues his lengthy recovery from knee surgery. Flintoff, who retired from Test cricket last year but plans to continue representing his country in limited-overs matches, is currently on the mend following prolonged knee problems. But the talismanic 32-year-old (right) has [...]
Jimenez swaps wedding plans for Gleneagles August 23, 2010 SPAIN’S Miguel Angel Jimenez has performed an 11th-hour U-turn and decided to compete at Gleneagles this week in the hope of securing his Ryder Cup place. Jimenez had planned to skip the Johnnie Walker Championship, the last chance for European players to earn qualifying points, in order to attend his nephew’s wedding. But Peter Hanson’s [...]
Man Utd must learn from Fulham slip, warns Vidic August 23, 2010 DEFENDER Nemanja Vidic has warned his Manchester United team-mates they must eradicate the sloppy mistakes that cost them victory at Fulham on Sunday. United came agonisingly close to securing three points at Craven Cottage, but Nani missed a penalty late on before Brede Hangeland made amends for his earlier own goal by netting the equaliser. [...]
Benayoun keen to earn Chelsea starting spot August 23, 2010 CHELSEA newcomer Yossi Benayoun insists he is ready to force his way into the starting line-up after starting his first three games on the bench. Benayoun, who endured a similarly peripheral role after swapping West Ham for Liverpool, opened his Blues account after coming on in Saturday’s 6-0 mauling of Wigan. “I know I can [...]
Woods confirms divorce August 23, 2010 GOLF: World No1 Tiger Woods last night confirmed his divorce from former wife Elin Nordgren. “We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future,” said the American in a statement. Woods apologised publicly for infidelity earlier this year and his results have suffered badly while [...]
GB name Commonwealth team August 23, 2010 ATHLETICS: Double European champion Mo Farah was among the 100 athletes named in England’s team for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October. Farah, who won the 5,000m and 10,000m titles in Barcelona last month, is joined by Commonwealth triple jump champion Phillips Idowu and 400m Olympic gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu. Defending 1500m champion Lisa [...]
Clijsters fit enough for US Open August 23, 2010 TENNIS: Reigning US Open champion Kim Clijsters last night declared she will be fit in time to defend her title at Flushing Meadows next week. The Belgian 27-year-old required treatment on her left leg during her quarter-final defeat to Russia’s Vera Zvonareva at the Rogers Cup last week. “I am in no doubt over my [...]
Harrison issues challenge to Haye August 23, 2010 BOXING: British heavyweight Audley Harrison has called on WBA champion David Haye to “man up” and sign a deal to fight him in November. Haye is yet to formally agree to the bout despite Harrison’s camp claiming they have settled on terms. “Man up and get this fight signed,” Harrison said. “Bring on the Battle [...]
Hangeland goes from zero to hero August 22, 2010 FULHAM (2) vs MANCHESTER UTD (2) FULHAM defender Brede Hangeland admitted his relief after making up for an own goal by heading the equaliser in a frantic finish at Craven Cottage. The Norwegian was distraught after a corner ricocheted off his shin and past goalkeeper David Stockdale to put Manchester United back in front with [...]
Nazi storm Barton sparks Toon party August 22, 2010 NEWCASTLE (6) vs ASTON VILLA (0) NEWCASTLE’S Joey Barton kept his word and shaved off his infamous moustache after thrashing Aston Villa – but not before becoming embroiled in a Nazi gesture controversy. Midfielder Barton opened the scoring for Chris Hughton’s men with a stunning 12th-minute strike before Andy Carroll announced his arrival as a [...]