SPORT | IN BRIEF August 1, 2010 Yousuf back for Pakistan CRICKET: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf has been recalled to the Pakistan squad for Friday’s second Test with England after coming out of retirement. Yousuf quit the international stage in protest at his suspension after last year’s winter tour to Australia. But he has made himself available for the Edgbaston Test, although [...]
Hero Morgan hits maiden Test century July 29, 2010 EOIN MORGAN told of his pride after a magnificent maiden Test century put England in control of the first of a four-match series against Pakistan at Trent Bridge. The Irish-born batsman, playing in only his third Test, smashed 125 not out in a record fifth-wicket partnership with Paul Collingwood (81no) as England recovered from a [...]
Idowu hunting 2012 glory after Euro gold July 29, 2010 BRITISH triple-jump king Phillips Idowu immediately targeted victory at the London 2012 Olympics after adding European Championship gold to his burgeoning collection. Idowu cemented his reputation as the man for the big occasion last night in Barcelona by blowing away his rivals with a personal best leap of 17.81m. Frenchman Teddy Tamgho, who had been [...]
Torn Fabregas set for Gunners return July 29, 2010 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas admits he is torn by his love for Barcelona and a sense of duty to the Gunners as he prepares to return to north London. Fabregas has seldom spoken about his desire to move back to his native Catalonia during a summer of uncertainty over the 23-year-old’s future. But he is [...]
Ngog double gives Roy perfect start July 29, 2010 RABOTNICKI (0) vs LIVERPOOL (2) LIVERPOOL striker David Ngog struck twice to get Roy Hodgson’s reign as manager off to a winning start in Macedonia. Ngog pounced on a defensive error after 18 minutes to put a callow Reds side ahead and volleyed a second before the hour. “Ngog has done well in all the [...]
HUGHES MOVES INTO THE COTTAGE July 29, 2010 MARK HUGHES has pledged to “move Fulham forward in the right direction” after being confirmed as the Premier League club’s new manager last night. The former Manchester City boss has signed a two-year contract at Craven Cottage and has already been linked with Aston Villa defender Luke Young.
Illustrious victory for Knight July 29, 2010 RACING: William Knight-trained Illustrious Blue was the big winner on day three of Glorious Goodwood after winning the Artemis Goodwood Cup. The 8-1 shot, ridden by Jim Crowley, beat off Electrolyser (33-1), Purple Moon (13-2) and odds-on favourite Age of Aquarius into the places. Meanwhile, Kieren Fallon led veteran Borderlescott (9-2fav) to a half-a-length victory [...]
Massa: I’m no No2 to Alonso July 29, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso despite being made to allow the Spaniard to pass in last Sunday’s German Grand Prix. “The time I say I’m a No2 driver, I will not race anymore,” said Massa ahead of this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. “I’ve spoken [...]
Howell leads Irish Open July 29, 2010 GOLF: England’s David Howell rolled back the years with a seven-under-par 64 to take the overnight lead on the opening day of the Irish Open. Howell, without a Tour win in four years, leads Australian Richard Green and South Korea’s Seung-yul Noh by a shot, while Darren Clarke is among a cluster of players a [...]
Briggs next up for Klitschko July 29, 2010 BOXING: Vitali Klitschko will defend his WBC heavyweight crown against former WBO champion Shannon Briggs, possibly in Hamburg, on 16 October.