Henry facing World Cup ban for Ireland handball December 2, 2009 FRANCE striker Thierry Henry could be banned for the start of the World Cup after governing body Fifa opened a disciplinary investigation into his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. The incident was discussed by Fifa at a specially-convened meeting yesterday in Cape Town, and although president Sepp Blatter insisted a ban was not [...]
I have let my family down, says Woods December 2, 2009 WORLD No1 Tiger Woods has admitted letting down his family by committing “personal sins”, following fresh speculation about his private life. The world’s highest paid sportsman has been the subject of frenzied media attention since crashing his car near his Florida home in the early hours of Friday morning. Woods, 33, suffered only facial injuries [...]
Jones’ shock KO leaves career in tatters December 2, 2009 THE LEGENDARY career of nine-time world champion Roy Jones Jr is in tatters after he was knocked out by Australia’s Danny Green in the first round of their cruiserweight title fight. Jones, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in history, lasted just two minutes and two seconds before being stopped by defending [...]
Prior: We won’t be letting South Africa off the hook December 2, 2009 MATT PRIOR insists England will be going for the jugular as they look to secure an impressive one-day series victory over South Africa. England’s victory in Port Elizabeth last Friday means they can now not lose the series with the final day-nighter taking place at Kingsmead tomorrow. But wicketkeeper Prior insists there will be no [...]
Roberts lines up for Barbarians December 2, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Centre Jamie Roberts will get the chance to exact revenge over New Zealand when he lines up for the Barbarians in their autumn fixture at Twickenham on Saturday. Roberts was part of the Wales side which narrowly lost 19-12 to the All Blacks last month and lines up alongside a strong Baa Baas [...]
Eastmond bags new Saints deal December 2, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Kyle Eastmond has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with St Helens. The England half-back, 20, is seen as the natural replacement for Sean Long once he moves to Hull.
Villeneuve linked with F1 return December 2, 2009 FORMULA ONE: Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve is being linked with a sensational return to Formula One. The 38-year-old, who won the drivers’ championship in 1997 for Williams, has not raced in F1 for three years but is reportedly in talks with newcomers Lotus about driving for the 2010 season. Villeneuve is said to be [...]
Hearn on the brink December 2, 2009 SNOOKER: Promoter Barry Hearn looks set to take over as the new chairman of World Snooker after Sir Rodney Walker was ousted yesterday following a vote of no confidence. Walker put himself up for re-election after announcing plans to raise the number ranking events from six to 15. Hearn has the support of a host [...]
Ace Gibson earns spurs for United December 1, 2009 MANCHESTER UTD (2) vs TOTTENHAM (0) DARRON GIBSON was the unlikely hero as holders Manchester United once again broke Tottenham hearts to reach the semi-final of the Carling Cup. Midfielder Gibson netted with two spectacular first-half strikes as Harry Redknapp’s Spurs again finished second best in a re-run of last year’s Wembley final. The Irishman [...]