Winds hit America’s Cup again February 9, 2010 SAILING: America’s Cup rivals Alinghi and BMW Oracle went into today’s delayed opening race with limited preparation after strong winds ruled out yesterday’s practice day in Valencia. Both crews were hoping to make some crucial final preparations for the start, which was delayed from Monday due to a lack of favourable wind. BMW Oracle did [...]
Rudman shows a ruthless streak February 8, 2010 OLYMPIC silver medallist Shelley Rudman has vowed to keep her friends close and her enemies even closer in a bid to ruin home favourite Melissa Hollingsworth’s Vancouver Games dream. Britain’s 28-year-old skeleton star pipped her great mate and rival to second spot in Turin four years ago but has struggled to overhaul her nemesis on [...]
Terry thanks fans for show of support February 8, 2010 CHELSEA skipper John Terry last night broke his silence to thank “every single fan” who has rallied around him after the most turbulent week of his career. Terry was stripped of the England captaincy on Friday following a series of allegations about his private life in the tabloid press. But the defender was given a [...]
LIFE’S A BREES FOR DREW February 8, 2010 THE New Orleans Saints stunned the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to complete a fairytale victory in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. Quarterback Drew Brees, pictured with the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside coach Sean Payton, equalled the Super Bowl record for completion after hitting on 32 of 39 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns on his [...]
Wales victory eclipses World Cup, says Easter February 8, 2010 NICK EASTER believes England’s victory over Wales on Saturday is even more significant than reaching the World Cup final in 2007. The Harlequins No8 is one only a handful of survivors from the successful campaign in France, where they narrowly lost out in the final to South Africa. But he insists the achievements of Martin [...]
Rory must now learn to win February 8, 2010 THE rise and rise of Rory McIlroy goes on it seems with the young Northern Irishman now at a career-high seventh in the world. That, for a young man of 21, is an incredible achievement. What’s just as amazing about Rory’s leap into the world’s top 10 is that he has done so having won [...]
Ferguson and Neville delight at Ferdinand England honour February 8, 2010 MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has welcomed the decision to appoint Rio Ferdinand England captain. United defender Ferdinand has been handed the armband after England manager Fabio Capello stripped John Terry of the honour. Ferdinand is not first-choice skipper at Old Trafford – a role occupied by Gary Neville – but has filled in [...]
Strauss is disrespecting Test game, fumes Warne February 8, 2010 AUSTRALIA legend Shane Warne has criticised England and Andrew Strauss for allowing the captain to sit out the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Skipper-in-waiting Alastair Cook will lead the side in two Test matches next month while Strauss recovers from a hectic first year as skipper. Warne insists he is incredulous at England chiefs for devaluing [...]
Mancini: This month will define season February 8, 2010 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini has warned his team to regroup for a run of games that could define their season. City slipped to a shock defeat to Hull on Saturday but are looking to bounce back against Bolton tonight and reignite their charge for a Champions League place. “We played very hard and we [...]
World Cup hope Cahill out with a blood clot February 8, 2010 BOLTON defender Gary Cahill’s World Cup hopes are in tatters after being ruled out for a “number of months” with a blood clot in his arm. The 24-year-old, who was being tipped as a surprise inclusion in Fabio Capello’s squad for South Africa, was taken ill on Friday and missed Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Fulham. [...]