I’ll let Milner leave if Man City’s price is right, says O’Neill July 22, 2010 ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has told James Milner he can leave if Manchester City table an acceptable offer after admitting the sought-after midfielder has asked to leave. Manchester City have had one bid, thought to be worth £20m, turned down by Villa, who are holding out for nearer £30m. But the big-spending Eastlands outfit [...]
Magic man Murali bows out in style July 22, 2010 SPIN king Muttiah Muralitharan enjoyed a dream farewell to Test cricket in Galle yesterday after claiming his 800th wicket with the very last ball of his career. The Sri Lankan rewrote the history books when he had Indian tail-ender Pragyan Ojha caught by Mahela Jayawardene at slip for his milestone wicket, while helping his country [...]
Alex and Benayoun add to Chelsea’s injury woes July 22, 2010 CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti has now been handed a triple injury blow ahead of his side’s defence of the Premier League crown. Just 24 hours after goalkeeper Petr Cech was ruled out for the start of the new season with a calf strain, the Italian has now lost defender Alex and new signing Yossi Benayoun [...]
Defiant Schumacher insists he won’t abort comeback and eyes eighth title July 22, 2010 SEVEN-TIME champion Michael Schumacher has categorically denied he could abort his comeback after an underwhelming first half of the season and confirmed he will definitely race again next year. Schumacher had been tipped to challenge for an eighth title after ending his self-imposed exile and agreeing to drive for the revamped Mercedes team. But the [...]
Oosthuizen goes marching on July 22, 2010 GOLF: Open champion Louis Oosthuizen picked up where he left off at St Andrews to take a share of the lead going into the second day of the Scandinavian Masters in Stockholm. The South African, who won by seven holes to claim his first Major title last week, shot a five-under-par 67 to join Richard [...]
Torrance stalks leading pack July 22, 2010 GOLF: City.A.M columnist Sam Torrance shot a steady two-under-par 69 to trail leading trio by two shots after the opening round of the British Seniors Open at Carnoustie. Torrance lies in a tie for seventh while fellow ex-Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer leads the way with a 67. Langer is joined at the top of [...]
Winner Schleck fails to close gap July 22, 2010 CYCLING: Andy Schleck claimed the honours in the final major climb of this year’s Tour de France – but failed to make any ground on Albert Contador in the race for the yellow jersey. Luxembourg rider Schleck powered to victory in the tough 174km 17th stage from Pau and up the Col du Tourmalet, but [...]
Watson leads Aussie charge July 22, 2010 CRICKET: Shane Watson and captain Ricky Ponting led the Australian fightback after day two of their second Test with Pakistan at Headingley. All-rounder Watson took 6-33 as Pakistan crashed from 171-3 to 258 all out in response to Australia’s first-innings 88. Ponting then hit 61no as Australia ended the day on 136-2 – still 34 [...]
Dar Re Mi to be crowned Queen in tomorrow’s King George July 22, 2010 THE only place to start when looking at tomorrow’s King George and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is champion trainer Sir Michael Stoute. He trained the first three home in this race 12 months ago and looks to have another massive chance of getting a one-two with Derby winner Workforce and Hardwicke Stakes hero Harbinger. Workforce was [...]
THE INSIDER July 22, 2010 It’s about time the Derby winner came out and took on his elders in the King George. Great horses like Shergar, Nashwan and Lammtarra completed the double and I think WORKFORCE can add his name to the list tomorrow. His Epsom performance was breathtaking, scything through the field like a knife through butter. Yes, the [...]