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.
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 [...]