Prior shows his mettle to lead England to victory February 25, 2010 HALF-CENTURIES from captain Alastair Cook and Matt Prior helped England to a second warm-up victory over a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Fatullah. Opener Cook retired on 52, while Prior, who left wicketkeeping duties to new sensation Craig Kieswetter, added a fine 64no off 57 balls as the tourists cruised to a seven-wicket success. But [...]
Djokovic safely through but more seeds fall February 25, 2010 SERB Novak Djokovic is the only player in the world’s top 10 remaining in the Dubai Championship after more big-name casualties crashed out yesterday. The world No2 came from a set down to beat unseeded Ivan Lubicic 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals. He will be joined in the last four by world No31 [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF February 25, 2010 Little rest for the Little Master CRICKET: India’s Sachin Tendulkar has been rewarded for becoming the first-ever batsman to score 200 runs in a one-day innings on Wednesday by being handed a well-earned rest for tomorrow’s third ODI against South Africa in Jaipur. Tendulkar, 36, is rested along with fellow opening batsman Virender Sehwag as [...]
In-form Toffees come unstuck in Portugal February 25, 2010 SPORTING LISBON (3) v/s EVERTON (0) EVERTON’S recent revival, and their European adventure, were brought to an abrupt halt after they were well beaten in Portugal. The Toffees took a 2-1 lead into the second leg and, in the face of bombardment, managed to keep it that way until after the hour mark. But in [...]
Champions are dethroned by plucky Fulham February 25, 2010 SHAKHTAR DONETSK (1) v/s FULHAM (1) BRAVE Fulham held their nerve to clinch a famous victory over champions Shakhtar and set up a mouth-watering last 16 clash with Italian giants Juventus. Roy Hodgson’s men survived a wave of late attacks by the Ukrainians and even had to make do with 10 men after Danny Murphy [...]
Late England charge can dent strong Irish record February 25, 2010 ENGLAND v/s IRELAND Tomorrow – 4.00pm BBC1 Martin Johnson leapt to the defence of his usually dependable fly-half, as much of the criticism for England’s stale performance against Italy a fortnight ago was levelled at Jonny Wilkinson. Some are surprised that Johnno has decided to stick with the same starting line-up to face Ireland tomorrow [...]
IN-RUNNING TRADING HINTS February 25, 2010 We’ve seen how England have taken a while to find their feet in their previous matches against Wales at Twickenham and Italy at the Stadio Flaminio. If we anticipate a similar situation in their match tomorrow, we should expect England to fall behind before the forward players get into the game and give players like [...]
Flat track bully Madison can give Pipe his first Racing Post Chase February 25, 2010 IN THE past 11 years only two horses have won Kempton’s Racing Post Chase (3.05pm, tomorrow) carrying less than 11stone and four have shouldered at least 11st10lbs. In short, this race goes to the best horses and there are only two who will carry more than 11stone tomorrow: Nacarat and MADISON DU BERLAIS. Tom George’s [...]
the INSIDE February 25, 2010 The Betdaq.co.uk Cleves Stakes at Lingfield (3.50pm) is an intriguing contest and my eye is taken by three runners. I backed Mullionmileanhour in the 2008 Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot when he was beaten by John Best’s other runner Flashmans Papers. I’ve been waiting for him to return to the track and if the money [...]
‘Lucky’ Mourinho strikes first blow February 24, 2010 INTER MILAN (2) v/s CHELSEA (1) INTER Milan boss Jose Mourinho goaded Chelsea after drawing first blood in the duel with his former team, saying: “I am lucky at Stamford Bridge”. Goals from Diego Milito and Esteban Cambiasso ensured the Italian champions will take a slender advantage into the last 16 tie’s second leg at [...]