RAFA’S THE KING OF QUEEN’S June 9, 2010 WORLD No1 Rafael Nadal began his grass-court season with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory over Brazilian Marcos Daniel in the Aegon Championship at Queen’s Club. Nadal is joined in round three by second seed Novak Djokovic, who beat Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 6-3. Britain’s No1 Andy Murray is back on court for his third-round match [...]
Massa pens new Ferrari deal June 9, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Felipe Massa has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at Ferrari until the end of 2012. The Brazilian’s future was brought into question after consistently struggling to match the pace of team-mate Fernando Alonso this year. Indeed, the announcement comes just days after Mark Webber – touted as a possible replacement [...]
Dilshan fires Tri-series win June 9, 2010 CRICKET: Tillakaratne Dilshan struck an unbeaten century to help Sri Lanka record an emphatic nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe to clinch the one-day triangular series in Harare. Zimbabwe, who eliminated India and beat Sri Lanka in the group stages, could only manage 199 with Tatenda Taibu top scoring with 71. But Dilshan led the reply in [...]
Great Leighs close to the end June 9, 2010 RACING: Great Leighs, Britain’s first new racecourse for 81 years, looks set for redevelopment after no buyer came forward. The course, near Chelmsford, went into administration in January last year, just nine months after opening. Administrators, Deloitte, have been desperately trying to find a buyer but have now given up hope, prompting talks with principal [...]
Wayne won’t let us down, promises Rio June 8, 2010 RIO FERDINAND last night shrugged off concerns over Wayne Rooney’s ill-discipline and backed the striker to keep his cool at the World Cup. The hot-headed Manchester United star was booked in Monday’s low-key warm-up win over Platinum Stars and accused of spouting foul language at referee Jeff Selogilwe. Rooney, 24, was sent off at the [...]
The King and I can relive our schoolboy link, insists Terry June 8, 2010 JOHN TERRY is confident he can strike up a solid partnership with Ledley King in the centre of defence – just like they did as teenagers. King is set to get the nod to replace injured captain Rio Ferdinand and partner Terry at the back for the World Cup opener with USA on Saturday. The [...]
Milner next to miss out with illness June 8, 2010 JAMES MILNER’S hopes of claiming an England start for the World Cup opener with the USA suffered a blow after he was forced to miss training yesterday through illness. The Aston Villa midfielder was confined to the team hotel after complaining of a slight temperature after England’s 3-0 practice match victory over Platinum Stars on [...]
Attwood in ban fear as England toil June 8, 2010 AUST. BARBARIANS (28) vs ENGLAND (28) LOCK Dave Attwood could be forced to return home in disgrace after being cited over two alleged stamping incident’s in England’s opening tour match with the Australian Barbarians in Perth yesterday. The Gloucester forward is said to have waded in on Barbarians scrum-half Josh Valentine and then opposite number [...]
Murray squeezes through at Queen’s June 8, 2010 ANDY MURRAY admitted he was given a tough test after opening the defence of his Aegon Championship title with a hard-fought victory over Ivan Navarro at Queen’s Club. Murray, considered as one of the best grass court tacticians in the game, was given a thorough early season workout by Spaniard’s effective serve-and-volley game before eventually [...]
Toulouse give Wasps a buzz June 8, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Wasps have been drawn in a ‘group of death’ for next year’s Heineken Cup, alongside defending champions Toulouse. Also in Pool 6 with Tony Hanks’ side are Glasgow Warriors and Newport Dragons. Saracens take on Leinster, Clermont and French newcomers Racing Metro 92 in Pool 2, while Premiership champions Leicester face Scarlets, Perpignan [...]