Wasps take sting out of Tigers fightback December 6, 2009 WASPS boss Tony Hanks heaped praise on his forwards after they overcame scrummaging problems to beat Leicester for a fifth successive time. First-half tries from Paul Sackey and Steve Kefu earned the home side a win that pushed them to within a point of the Tigers in the Premiership play-off chase. And it might have [...]
Khan eyes Stateside bouts after 76-second demolition December 6, 2009 WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has vowed to “shock the world” after retaining his title in emphatic style on Saturday night. The Bolton fighter took just 76 seconds to stop the previously unbeaten Dmitriy Salita and complete a successful first defence of his title. Victory in Newcastle took Khan’s record to 22 wins from 23 [...]
Gooch urges patience for misfiring KP December 6, 2009 ENGLAND batting coach Graham Gooch insists he is not losing any sleep over Kevin Pietersen’s sluggish return to the international arena. Pietersen is yet to post a big score since making his comeback from an Achilles injury, plundering just 85 runs from his five innings in South Africa. Such form is a far cry from [...]
Ancelotti keeps faith with Frank despite penalty flop December 6, 2009 CHELSEA manager Carlo Ancelotti has pledged to retain Frank Lampard as his side’s penalty taker despite the midfielder’s costly miss at Manchester City on Saturday. The normally-reliable Lampard saw his tame spot-kick saved by Shay Given as City inflicted a shock 2-1 defeat on the Premier League leaders.With second-placed Manchester United thrashing West Ham, the [...]
Wenger distraught after Rosicky suffers groin woe December 6, 2009 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits he is “devastated” after midfielder Tomas Rosicky joined a Gunners injury list lengthening by the day. The Czech playmaker is set for a spell on the sidelines after limping off with a groin injury at half-time of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Stoke. Wenger was already without Eduardo da Silva, Gael [...]
Ferguson frets as injury curse strikes again December 6, 2009 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League trip to Wolfsburg. Wes Brown and Gary Neville became United’s latest casualties at the weekend after picking up knocks in the victory over West Ham. It left Ferguson having to pair left-back Patrice Evra and midfielder Michael Carrick [...]
Silverstone chiefs set to confirm British GPdeal December 6, 2009 SILVERSTONE chiefs are today expected to confirm they have safeguarded the future of the British Grand Prix by clinching a fresh deal to stage the iconic race. The event has been in danger of being struck off the Formula One calendar following the collapse of Donington’s contract to stage it. That left Silverstone, home of [...]
Tunnel melee at Hamilton December 6, 2009 FOOTBALL: Scottish chiefs have launched a probe into a tunnel bust-up after Hamilton’s bad-tempered win over Hearts yesterday. Hearts had two men sent off and another two dismissed after the scuffle, while Accies had one man effectively red carded after the final whistle.
Aussie star in burglary charge December 6, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Australia centre Quade Cooper has been charged with burglary after it was alleged he robbed a house on the Gold Coast. Queensland Reds player Cooper, who featured on Australia’s recent tour of Britain and Ireland, will appear in court on Friday.
Spain win fourth Davis Cup December 6, 2009 TENNIS: Spain whitewashed the Czech Republic 5-0 to successfully defend the Davis Cup. World No2 Rafael Nadal was among the winners as Spain sealed their fourth title.