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.
Irish raider Big Zeb to stay upright and land Sandown’s Tingle Creek December 3, 2009 I’M NOT SURE how much more rain Sandown Park will be able to take ahead of tomorrow’s Tingle Creek meeting, so keep a close eye on the weather. However, if the forecast biblical storms do stay away, then Irish raider BIG ZEB looks the pick in the feature contest. Colm Murphy’s dual Grade One winner [...]
the INSIDER December 3, 2009 THE FIELDS for novice chases tend to be small once again this year. The handicapper and the authorities need to revisit the way they are rating animals as this can’t go on much longer. The 1.35pm at Exeter today is a point in case but at least this looks like a competitive affair. Overclear put [...]
Chelsea hold all the aces as City try to find a spark December 3, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA TOMORROW, 5.30PM ESPN THE pressure continues to mount on Mark Hughes after a record-equalling seventh straight Premier League draw against Hull last weekend. Man City did beat Arsenal’s youth team in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night and they have still only lost one Premier League game this season, but the [...]
Matchmaker Parnevik hits out at Woods December 3, 2009 WORLD No1 Tiger Woods’ troubles have deepened after he was subjected to a stinging personal rebuke by fellow player Jesper Parnevik, the man whose former nanny Elin went on to become Woods’ wife. Woods, 33, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent days amid allegations of extramarital affairs, and on Wednesday issued a [...]
Strauss wants 3-1 series win December 3, 2009 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss is hoping the rain holds off so his team can seal a historic triumph over South Africa in style today. With a 2-1 lead heading into the final match, even a washout would see England become only the second side to beat the Proteas in a one-day series on their own [...]
NO MAUR TENNIS FOR AMELIE December 3, 2009 FORMER Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo has called time on her career at the age of 30, admitting: “I don’t want to train any more.” The French former world No1 triumphed at both SW19 and the Australian Open in 2006 but has not played since this year’s US Open. She said yesterday: “It’s a bit sad, [...]
Sehwag sets sights on history December 3, 2009 CRICKET: India’s Virender Sehwag is on course to become the first batsman ever to hit three triple centuries in Tests after finishing day two of the third Test with Sri Lanka on an unbeaten 284. Sehwag hit 40 fours and seven sixes on his way to the fastest ever 250 in Test cricket. Indeed, only [...]
Khan’s looking to the future December 3, 2009 BOXING: Amir Khan admits he is already eyeing future opponents for his WBA light-welterweight crown – even before his first defence in?Newcastle tomorrow night against unbeaten Dmitriy Salita. “We’ll go in and sort this guy Salita out,” confident Khan said yesterday. “I can see in his eyes he’s worried. We’ll get this fight over with [...]
Sauber in, but Renault in question December 3, 2009 FORMULA ONE: Sauber were yesterday awarded the 13th and final slot on the Formula One grid next year, taking the place of Toyota. Meanwhile, reports in France have suggested that Renault could be ready to quit F1. Team chiefs are set to discuss the possibility at a board meeting next week.