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 [...]
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 [...]