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Henry: Critics made me think about quitting November 23, 2009 FRANCE striker Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football after his infamous handball made him public enemy No1. The former Arsenal skipper provoked a storm when his illegal act helped defeat Republic of Ireland in last week’s World Cup play-off. And the Barcelona star says he almost quit Les Bleus after French chiefs let [...]
Colly flowers in England win November 22, 2009 ENGLAND’S Paul Collingwood toasted a “special” performance after a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second one-day international. Collingwood produced a heroic individual display at Centurion, claiming 2-24 with the ball before hitting 105 not out to guide England to a well-deserved victory. But afterwards the Durham all-rounder, who made his 171st one-day appearance [...]
Bernie’s Brit GP warning November 22, 2009 THE BRITISH Grand Prix will be dumped from the calendar indefinitely if a deal is not done by 9 December, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has warned. Donington’s failure to raise funding to redevelop the circuit has left Silverstone as the most viable venue if the race is to be retained. But after weeks of [...]
Ward beats Kessler for title November 22, 2009 BOXING: American Andre Ward was crowned WBA super-middleweight champion after beating Denmark’s Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night in California. Ward, 25, won by unanimous technical decision after the fight was stopped in the 11th round due to a cut on Kessler’s face. Former Olympic champion Ward said: “I’m dreaming. I can’t compare this to winning [...]
Venturi wins Becher Chase November 22, 2009 HORSE RACING: Vic Venturi followed in the footsteps of Black Apalachi to land trainer Dessie Hughes back-to-back wins in the Becher Chase. The 7-1 shot, ridden by Paddy Flood, hit the front before the final jump and beat Keenan’s Future and Royal Rosa into second and third over the Grand National fences at Aintree.
Dundee United beatCeltic at last November 22, 2009 FOOTBALL: Darren Dods scored a last-minute winner as Dundee United beat Celtic for the first time in 10 years 2-1. Barry Robson, playing against the side he used to skipper, put Celtic ahead from the spot. But substitute Jon Daly levelled for the home side before Dods popped up to head the decider.
Five-star Defoe runs riot as rampant Spurs smash nine November 22, 2009 TOTTENHAM striker Jermain Defoe revealed a last-minute change of boots helped him smash five second-half goals in an utter demolition of sorry Wigan. Peter Crouch, Aaron Lennon, a Chris Kirkland own goal and Niko Kranjcar all contributed to Spurs’ biggest ever top-flight victory. But Defoe stole the show after the interval, netting his hat-trick in [...]
60m plus Bosingwa: Bayern reveal Chelsea’s mega-bid for winger Ribery November 22, 2009 CHELSEA failed with a monster bid of almost £60m plus Jose Bosingwa for Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery in the summer, according to the German club. Ribery was one of Europe’s hottest properties over the close season, with a host of the continent’s leading sides attempting to prise him away from the Allianz Arena. The France [...]
Westwood clinches No1 spot in Dubai November 22, 2009 ENGLAND’S Lee Westwood celebrated the best performance of his career after victory at the Dubai World Championship saw him crowned Europe’s top player for the second time. Westwood shot a course-record 64 to end the tournament 23 under par, a massive six shots ahead of his closest challenger, compatriot Ross McGowan. The triumph earned the [...]
Johnson given assurances over 2011 World Cup November 22, 2009 ENGLAND chiefs are standing firm behind under-fire manager Martin Johnson, insisting his job is secure despite a turbulent autumn. Johnson’s England were beaten 19-6 by New Zealand on Saturday, a result that followed defeat to Australia and a narrow win over Argentina this month. And yet despite a record of eight defeats from his 14 [...]