SPORT IN BRIEF October 5, 2009 Ferguson remarks probed by FAFOOTBALL: The Football Association has asked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to explain his remarks about referee Alan Wiley’s alleged lack of fitness. Ferguson said Wiley had struggled to keep pace during United 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday. Tonsillitis floors RadcliffeATHLETICS: Britain’s Paula Radcliffe has been forced to withdraw [...]
Rafa expects Reds to rally after painful Blues defeat October 4, 2009 LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez insisted his side were still in the title race despite watching them slip to a third defeat of the season yesterday, at Stamford Bridge. It is more than 40 years since a team has gone onto win the title after losing three of their opening eight matches, but the Reds chief [...]
Button issued title warning as Vettel reigns in Japan October 4, 2009 SEBASTIAN VETTEL fired a title warning to Jenson Button after claiming an impressive victory in the Japanese Grand Prix. The German Red Bull driver led from start to finish in Suzuka, while Button could only come home in eighth, one place behind his Brawn GP team-mate and closest title rival Rubens Barrichello. The result reduces [...]
Cesc leads rout and insists: ‘I’m staying’ October 4, 2009 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas inspired his side to a comeback rout and then hit out at rumours he is ready to quit the trophy-shy Gunners. Fabregas scored one and set up four other goals, teeing up strikes for Thomas Vermaelen, Robin van Persie, Andrey Arshavin and substitute Theo Walcott. Nicklas Bedntner marked Arsene Wenger’s 13th [...]
Sea The Stars joins the elite with an impressive Arc win October 4, 2009 SEA THE STARS earned his place among racing’s immortals with a stunning victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The John Oxx-trained colt produced a remarkable finish to became the first horse ever to add Arc success to his 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby triumphs. Brilliantly ridden by veteran Mick Kinane, the [...]
Hougaard the hero as Sarries maintain 100 per cent start October 4, 2009 HIGH-FLYING Saracens climbed back to the top of the Premiership table after maintaining their impressive 100 per cent start with a 22-15 victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park. Tries from Richard Haughton, Derick Hougaard and Chris Wyles earned the Sarries a fifth consecutive league win and ensured Brendan Venter’s side went into the European break [...]
Capello ignores Wenger call on Walcott fitness October 4, 2009 FABIO CAPELLO last night ignored the advice of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and decided against handing Theo Walcott and instant England recall. The Arsenal youngster has missed the first six weeks of the season with a back injury but marked his return to first-team action with a goal in the 6-2 romp over Blackburn yesterday. [...]
Vettori targets Trophy success October 4, 2009 CRICKET: New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori insists his side only have victory in their sights when they take on Australia in the Champions Trophy final in South Africa today. The Kiwis are the surprise package of the tournament after beating England to top Group B then securing a semi-final victory over Pakistan. But Vettori is [...]
Donald is the Links master October 4, 2009 Donald is the Links masterGOLF: Luke Donald fired a superb 64 at Kingsbarns to take a one-shot lead into today’s final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.The Englishman, seeking a first victory for three-and-a-half years, fired nine birdies on his way to 15-under-par – one shot clear of Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Simon [...]
Rangers claim Old Firm rights October 4, 2009 FOOTBALL: Two goals from striker Kenny Miller helped Rangers take the honours in the first Old Firm derby of the season against Celtic at Ibrox.Miller latched onto a Kris Boyd through ball to give his side an eighth minute lead before then out-sprinting Glenn Loovens to make it 2-0.Celtic then halved the deficit from the [...]