Macclesfield boss Alexander, 53, dies March 3, 2010 EQUALITY campaigners last night led tributes to Keith Alexander, one of Britain’s first black managers, after the Macclesfield Town boss died suddenly, aged 53. Alexander passed away shortly after returning home from his team’s League Two defeat to Notts County on Tuesday evening. The cause of death is not known, but Alexander needed four months [...]
England chiefs stand their ground in Haskell tug of war March 3, 2010 THE Rugby Football Union have dug their heels in over the James Haskell club-versus-country affair, reiterating the flanker will not be released to play for Stade Francais this weekend. Stade ignited the row after demanding that Haskell returns to Paris for their Top 14 clash with rivals Toulouse as England are not in Six Nations [...]
Morgan’s form rewarded with incremental contract March 3, 2010 EOIN MORGAN has been rewarded for his England heroics by being awarded an incremental contract for the remainder of the season. The Dublin-born left-hander smashed a magnificent unbeaten 110 to help England to a series-clinching victory over Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. Morgan qualifies for a current deal having played six one-day internationals and four [...]
Webber slams newcomers as ‘Mickey Mouse’ March 3, 2010 RED BULL Racing’s Mark Webber has labelled the new teams entering F1 as “Mickey Mouse”, accusing them of making the sport look amateurish. The Australian hit out after USF1 made a request to defer their 2010 entry by 12 months while the Campos Meta team are to change their name to Hispania Racing. “It’s embarrassing,” [...]
Flannery ban is upheld March 3, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery will definitely miss the rest of the Six Nations Championship after failing in his bid to have his six-week ban overturned. Flannery was handed the suspension after pleading guilty to kicking France winger Alexis Palisson during Ireland’s 33-10 defeat in Paris. But attempts to reduce the length of his [...]
Thomas linked with Crusaders March 3, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Ex-Wales captain Gareth Thomas is being linked with a switch to rugby league to play for Super League outfit Celtic Crusaders. The 35-year-old’s contract with the Cardiff Blues runs out in May and some suggest he may even complete the move by the end of the week.
Styris leads Kiwis home March 3, 2010 CRICKET: Scott Styris smashed 49 from 34 balls to help New Zealand to a two-wicket win over Australia in Napier to open up a 1-0 series lead. Mike Hussey (59) and Shane Watson (45) helped Australia to 275-8 from their 50 overs. Stand-in captain Ross Taylor then smashed 70 to keep to Kiwis in the [...]
Ninety-eight remain for National March 3, 2010 RACING: Only 13 horses withdrew from the latest scratchings stage of the Grand National yesterday, leaving 98 runners are still in the hunt to compete at Aintree on Saturday 10 April. The trio who head the handicap on 11st 10lb; Albertas Run, Madison Du Berlais and Notre Pere, are all among the acceptors, as is [...]
Capello keeps faith in Terry but Gerrard gets armband March 2, 2010 ENGLAND vs EGYPT Tonight, ko 8pm, itv1 ENGLAND head coach Fabio Capello mounted a staunch defence of John Terry’s recent performances ahead of tonight’s friendly against Egypt but reiterated that there is no way back for him as captain. Chelsea skipper Terry has shown signs of being affected by a spate of negative media coverage [...]
Knights show their armour March 2, 2010 HIGH-powered Manchester United fans have stepped up their bid to wrest control of the club from the Glazer family. A team of City-based financiers, known as the Red Knights, hope to force United’s American owners to consider a bid for the club by urging fans to give up their season tickets next season. City A.M. [...]