IRB to ponder rule changes November 23, 2009 ENGLAND chiefs insist they would support changes in the rules to make the game safer, following a litany of injuries to Test stars. National team boss Martin Johnson was deprived of a host of regulars ahead of the autumn internationals, while at any one time around a quarter of Premiership players are in the treatment [...]
Nadal rocked by early loss November 23, 2009 WORLD No2 Rafael Nadal’s ATP World Tour Finals in London got off to the worst possible start with a straight-sets loss to Sweden’s Robin Soderling. The Spaniard, who has not won a tournament since May following a series of injuries, went down 6-4, 6-4 in the Group B match at the O2 Arena. Defeat was [...]
Mercedes chiefs fuel Schumacher return talk November 23, 2009 MERCEDES GP chiefs have fuelled speculation they could tempt Michael Schumacher out of retirement after confirming Nico Rosberg will drive for them next year. Schumacher, 41, has not raced since calling time on his career in 2006 after winning seven world championships with Benetton and Ferrari. But the track legend has been linked with a [...]
Silverstone close to deal November 23, 2009 SILVERSTONE’S managing director insists a deal to stage the British Grand Prix for at least the next 10 years is on the brink of being clinched. Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has warned that any agreement to keep the race on the calendar must be done by 9 December, and Richard Phillips is confident it [...]
Scots eye autumn clean sweep November 23, 2009 RUBBY UNION: Scotland lock Nathan Hines has challenged his team-mates to follow their stunning victory over Australia with defeat of Argentina. Having already beaten Fiji, another win would make it three from three autumn Tests. Hines said: “You can’t go beating Australia and then taking your foot off the gas for the last game of [...]
Beckham could buy MLS team November 23, 2009 FOOTBALL: Former England captain David Beckham has the option to buy a Major League Soccer franchise when he retires. Beckham’s Los Angeles Galaxy missed out on the Major League Soccer Cup in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Salt Lake on Sunday night.
Seamer Anyon signs for Sussex November 23, 2009 CRICKET: Sussex have signed former Warwickshire bowler James Anyon following his recovery from a long-term foot injury. Right-arm seamer Anyon, 26, was released at the end of last season, having only managed three first-class appearances. But in the previous season he took 26 championship wickets in seven games.
Reds prepare for Euro date with destiny November 23, 2009 LIVERPOOL vs DEBRECEN LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez has told his players to put events in Florence out of their minds as they prepare for a make-or-break night in Hungary. The Reds travel to Group E whipping boys Debrecen with just one win from their last 10 matches and their Champions League hopes hanging by thread. [...]
Wenger’s F-word outburst at club v country row November 23, 2009 ARSENAL VS STANDARD LIEGE FURIOUS Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger launched a four-letter outburst last night as he urged his players to put World Cup ambitions to one side and focus on revitalising the Gunners’ silverware challenge. The usually erudite Frenchman, speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League visit of Standard Liege, erupted in response to a [...]