200-up Nadal on course to reclaim title May 31, 2010 RAFAEL NADAL buried his French Open demons to chalk up his 200th victory on clay and waltz into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. The four-time champion suffered a shock defeat to Robin Soderling at this stage last year, but never looked in any danger of repeating the feat, comfortably beating young Brazilian Thomasz Bellucci in [...]
Sarries step up revenge bid with double signing May 31, 2010 BEATEN Premiership finalists Saracens have completed their recruitment for next season by clinching the signings of Nils Mordt and Matt Parr. Zimbabwean-born centre Mordt is an England Saxons and Sevens international who has had spells at London Irish, Northampton and Harlequins. Also on board is loosehead prop Parr, who returns to the top-flight from Nottingham [...]
We follow the best summer weather around the world, it’s not such a bad life May 31, 2010 IN just under two weeks time, all eyes will be on Rio Ferdinand when he leads his England side for the football World Cup in South Africa. First though, is the turn of another, less high-profile, England skipper to entertain the crowds for the Mint Polo in the Park event, at Hurlingham, starting on Friday. [...]
Palace face closure threat May 31, 2010 CRYSTAL PALACE face liquidation if the consortium trying to buy the stricken Championship club don’t reach an agreement by 3pm this afternoon. CPFC2010 has been given the deadline by Agilo, the hedge fund that put the club in administration in January. The consortium of local businessmen, fronted by Eagles’ fans Steve Parish and Martin Long, [...]
Toffees land striker Beckford May 31, 2010 EVERTON have strengthened their attacking options by completing the signing of striker Jermaine Beckford on a four-year deal. The out-of-contract 26-year-old moves to Goodison Park on a free transfer after helping Leeds gain promotion to the Championship with 31 goals.
Barca still chasing Fabregas May 31, 2010 BARCELONA president Joan Laporte says he is still trying to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer – but admits he faces a tough job to lure him from Arsenal. “We are working on it,” Laporte said. “We will try to achieve his signature and if we don’t get there with time, at least we will have [...]
Ton-up Trott gives England edge at Lord’s May 27, 2010 JONATHAN TROTT admits his career Test best score was borne out of fear of being dropped from the England side. The Warwickshire batsman gave the selectors food for thought with a superb unbeaten 175 on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at Lord’s. And he shared an unbroken century partnership with Test debutant [...]
Frustrated Murray sees off Chela amid the Parisian rain May 27, 2010 ANDY MURRAY feared his rain-affected second round clash would go into a third day before he finally got the better of Juan Ignacio Chela and the Paris weather to waltz into the third round of the French Open. Frustrated Murray was forced to resume his match midway through yesterday and survived the loss of the [...]
Jose targets Gerrard, Cole and Lampard May 27, 2010 JOSE MOURINHO has revealed his blueprint for success at Real Madrid – and hinted at moves for England trio Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole. Mourinho is poised to be named Real manager as soon as he has negotiated his departure from Inter Milan, who he led to Champions League glory on Saturday. The [...]
Barry on target to be fit for South Africa, says Capello May 27, 2010 ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello expects to have Gareth Barry fit for the World Cup squad, and could make a decision as early as today. Capello had hoped to know at the start of this week whether Barry was likely to recover from an ankle injury in time for the opening match against USA on 12 [...]