DISMAL MURRAY CRASHES OUT April 14, 2010 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray got his clay-court season off to the worst possible start after crashing out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a humiliating defeat to Philipp Kohlschreiber. Murray, the world No4, made several unforced errors before going down 6-2, 6-1 to the German. “I wasn’t very good today,” Murray admitted. “It was the [...]
Skivington makes Tigers switch April 14, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Leicester Tigers have bolstered their pack for next season by landing England Saxons captain George Skivington from Wasps. The 18st lock made 125 appearances in seven years at Wasps but will make the switch to Welford Road in the summer.
Hatton still not got the hunger April 14, 2010 BOXING: Ricky Hatton admits he is no closer to making a decision on when to return to the ring following his crushing defeat by Manny Pacquiao last May. “Until that hunger comes back, that fire in the belly – that is when I will make my decision,” he said.
England quartet rewarded April 14, 2010 CRICKET: Wicketkeeper Matt Prior has been named among four Englishmen as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year. Prior, overlooked by England for the World Twenty20 squad, joins the elite list – inaugurated in 1889 – by fellow Ashes winners Stuart Broad, Graham Onions and Graeme Swann. Australia’s Michael Clarke is also named.
Rose blooms for Spurs as sad Gunners pay the price April 14, 2010 TOTTENHAM (2) v/s ARSENAL(1) ROOKIE Danny Rose capped a dream full debut for Tottenham with a goal-of-the-season contender which surely puts paid to Arsenal faint title hopes. The England under 21 midfielderreturned a Manuel Almunia clearance with an unstoppable 35-yard volley to give Harry Redknapp’s side a 10th minute lead. Gareth Bale added a second [...]
Magical Malouda has put Chelsea in box seat April 14, 2010 THREE weeks ago I thought Chelsea were going to throw the Premier League title away. Elimination from Europe was followed by a draw at Blackburn, and they looked short of confidence and mired in a poor pattern of play. But they have surprised and impressed me with the way they have responded. Now they are [...]
City’s Mancini hoping United are at full strength for derby April 14, 2010 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini is hoping Manchester United talisman Wayne Rooney recovers in time for Saturday’s derby – because he does not want Sir Alex Ferguson to have any excuses if they lose. City go into the clash at Eastlands in ebullient spirits, having smashed 14 goals in their last three Premier League games. [...]
Jagielka error saves Villa in the draw which neither team wanted April 14, 2010 ASTON VILLA (2) v/s EVERTON (2) AN INJURY-TIME own goal from Phil Jagielka salvaged a point for Aston Villa, although Martin O’Neill’s men lost more ground in the race for fourth place. Victory would have seen Villa leapfrog Liverpool to within five points of fourth-place Manchester City, but Tim Cahill’s headed opener from Leighton Baines’ [...]
Barca’s promise not to bid for Cesc April 14, 2010 BARCELONA top brass have promised not to make a summer bid for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, says chairman Peter Hill-Wood. The Spain midfielder is widely expected to return to his old club one day, but Hill-Wood is adamant the Catalans do not want him yet. “There was a private conversation that took place in the [...]
Usmanov ups his stake in Arsenal April 14, 2010 ALISHER Usmanov, Arsenal’s second largest shareholder, has spent almost £390,000 on upping his stake amid fresh speculation about the club’s future. The Russian steel magnate bought 37 shares at £10,500 each to increase his shareholding from 26.29 per cent to 26.31 per cent. It moves him closer to the 30 per cent threshold that would [...]