Ronaldo sale keeps United out of the red January 11, 2010 ONLY the world record sale of superstar winger Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid helped Manchester United avoid a £31.8m loss last year. United, ranked second only to Real Madrid in the most recent annual football money league compiled by analysts Deloitte, yesterday announced a pre-tax profit of £48.2m for the year ending 30 June 2009. [...]
Captain Strauss could be rested for Bangladesh tour, hints England chief January 11, 2010 NATIONAL selector Geoff Miller has given his strongest hint yet that captain Andrew Strauss could be rested for England’s forthcoming tour of Bangladesh. Strauss has led his side from the front in regaining the Ashes last summer and then battling to at least a draw in the current series in South Africa. But with a [...]
It’s good news for Monty as Casey makes welcome return January 11, 2010 WHILE the Tiger’s away the rest will play, and what a statement of intent it was to see Geoff Ogilvy back in the winners’ tent this weekend. The Australian took the opening PGA Tour event of the season in Hawaii – a great start to what could be a big year for the world No4 [...]
Move isn’t about cash, says Coyle January 11, 2010 BOLTON boss Owen Coyle insists his controversial cross-county switch was not motivated by money. The 43-year-old was officially unveiled at the Reebok Stadium yesterday after arriving from the club’s Lancashire rivals Burnley. Many questioned Coyle’s motivation for leaving Turf Moor, but the ex-Bolton striker insists his decision to turn down the manager’s job at boyhood [...]
FIA launches appeal after court annuls Briatore’s ‘Crashgate’ ban January 11, 2010 MOTORSPORT’S governing body the FIA has confirmed it will appeal the decision of a French civil court to overturn the lifetime ban handed to former Renault F1 team boss Flavio Briatore. Italian Briatore, chairman of Championship football club QPR, was banned after being found guilty of helping to orchestrate a deliberate crash in the 2008 [...]
Murray drops down to No5 January 11, 2010 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray has dropped out of the world’s top four for the first time since August 2008 after losing his place to Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro. Murray was overtaken after opting to play in the Hopman Cup with Laura Robson instead of defending his Qatar Open title. “Seedings don’t make a [...]
Pacquiao to fight in Dallas January 11, 2010 BOXING: Manny Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title defence against Joshua Clottey will take place at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on 13 March. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had bid to stage the ill-fated Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather fight due to be held on the same day. It will be the first time the stadium has staged [...]
Henson set for shock return January 11, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Wales international Gavin Henson is in line for a shock return to rugby, according to Ospreys managing director Mike Cuddy. Henson is currently on indefinite leave in a bid to recover from injury and think over his future in the game. But Cuddy said: “I’m in regular contact with him and we’ll sit [...]
BDO consider PDC takeover January 11, 2010 DARTS: British Darts Organisation chief Olly Croft says he is considering a takeover offer from rival organization, the Professional Darts Corporation. Croft rejected an offer from PDC chief Barry Hearn for £1m, plus a further £1m to invest in grass roots, back in October. He said: “My opinion is that it has no substance but [...]
JANUARY SALES January 11, 2010 Bruce denies Kirkland bid SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has laughed off suggestions he is about to bid £5m for Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland. Bruce admits he is a “big, big admirer” of the England keeper, who played under him at the DW Stadium before his switch to the Black Cats. “Talk of me bidding £5m [...]