More than a series at stake in final Test August 24, 2010 AT THE CREASE WITH THE IMPORTANCE of a win for England in tomorrow’s deciding Test against Pakistan should not be underestimated. With an Ashes tour just months away, Andrew Strauss and his men would really benefit from ending the summer on a triumphant note. Clinching the series with a comfortable victory would restore the feel-good [...]
Another investor mulling Liverpool bid, says Harris August 24, 2010 A MYSTERY would-be buyer has already completed due diligence on Liverpool and is weighing up whether to make a bid, according to high-profile financier Keith Harris. Chinese businessman Kenny Huang last week ended his flirtation with buying the club, which has debts of around £280m, after emerging as the latest interested party. But Harris, who [...]
Monty: Ryder Cup choice ‘impossible’ August 24, 2010 EUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has compared his selection dilemma with Fabio Capello’s headache over whether to take Theo Walcott to the World Cup. England football team boss Capello caused a stir by dropping Arsenal winger Walcott from his final 23 for South Africa earlier this year. But Montgomerie believes he faces an even [...]
Blackpool rocked by late Dons winner August 24, 2010 AN EXTRA-TIME winner from Lewis Guy earned MK Dons a third-round place with a shock 4-3 victory over top-flight newcomers Blackpool. Tangerines boss Ian Holloway raised eyebrows by skipping a game in which his men became the competition’s first Premier League scalp. The visitors twice came from behind in Milton Keynes to ensure it finished [...]
Ex-Harlequins doctor ashamed at role in Bloodgate scandal August 24, 2010 THE EX-HARLEQUINS club doctor at the centre of the ‘Bloodgate’ scandal yesterday admitted she was “very ashamed” of her involvement in the event. Dr Wendy Chapman, who confirmed she deliberately cut the lip of winger Tom Williams after Harlequins’ 6-5 Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Leinster in April 2009, told a General Medical Council hearing [...]
Bolt’s record-breaking deal August 24, 2010 ATHLETICS: Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has agreed track and field’s most lucrative sponsorship ever after extending his contract with Puma until 2013. Injured Bolt is thought to be netting £10m a year from the deal.
Hamilton fined for stunts August 24, 2010 FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton was yesterday fined £286 for performing driving stunts in Melbourne before the Australian Grand Prix in March. The 2008 world champion did not appear in court.
Murray seeded fourth in US August 24, 2010 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray has been seeded fourth for next week’s US Open in New York ahead of tomorrow’s draw. World No1 Rafael Nadal was named as the top seed and five-time Flushing Meadows champion Roger Federer is seeded second.
Sheikh treated as City turn on style and outclass Reds August 23, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY (3) vs LIVERPOOL (0) SHEIKH MANSOUR finally made the trip to Manchester City to see what his millions had bought him – and was not disappointed as Roberto Mancini’s men delivered a performance of title-winning promise. Striker Carlos Tevez struck twice and Gareth Barry notched the other while debutant James Milner drove City [...]
Casey edges Donald for my Ryder team 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 [...]