City plead innocence inHelan case September 8, 2009 FOOTBALL: Manchester City have firmly denied claims the club are guilty of ‘poaching’ hot prospect Jeremy Helan from French side Rennes. The Blues snapped up the highly-rated defender earlier this year, but the 17-year-old’s former employers have since reported the matter to FIFA after claiming a breach in transfer regulations. City, though, are convinced they [...]
Loach saves England Under-21s September 8, 2009 FOOTBALL: Watford goalkeeper Scott Loach was the hero as the England Under-21’s fought out a 1-1 draw against Greece in their European Championship qualifier in Tripoli. Chelsea’s Daniel Sturridge gave England an early lead before Sotiris Niris equalised. Loach then pulled off a string of fine saves to earn England a valuable point.
Stricker climbs to world No2 September 8, 2009 GOLF:Steve Stricker climbed to No2 in the world rankings after clinching victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship. The American finished on 17-under-par – a shot clear of Jason Dufner and Scott Verplank with Padraig Harrington a further shot adrift.
Imperious Murray ready to step up a gear for Cilic battle September 7, 2009 ANDY MURRAY has his sights set on a place in the US Open quarter-finals later today when he continues his search for a maiden Grand Slam title against big-serving Croatian Marin Cilic at Flushing Meadows. British No1 Murray cruised into the last 16 after making light work of his third-round clash with American wild card [...]
Federer in top form as Robredo is next victim September 7, 2009 WORLD No1 Roger Federer continued his devastating form as he cruised into the last eight of the US Open last night with a comfortable victory over Tommy Robredo at Flushing Meadows. The five-time defending champion never looked in danger as he cruised to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 win in the Arthur Ashe Stadium to book [...]
Noren is Monty’s unlikely Ryder Cup pace-setter September 7, 2009 FINALLY, Colin Montgomerie can start putting his 2010 Ryder Cup plans into place. The European Masters in Switzerland at the weekend signalled the start of the qualifying for the event at Celtic Manor next summer, and already Monty has plenty to ponder. Relative unknown Swede Alexander Noren is the first to emerge following his fine [...]
United issue threat over Pogba claims September 7, 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED have threatened to take legal action against Le Havre if they continue to make allegations over the transfer of 16-year-old starlet Paul Pogba. The French club have repeatedly claimed United threw money at Pogba’s family in order to entice him to Old Trafford. The claims come just days after Premier League rivals Chelsea [...]
Beckham eyes English return to fulfil dream September 7, 2009 DAVID BECKHAM has hinted he could make a return to the Premier League in order to fulfil his World Cup dream. The 34-year-old is still half way through a five-year contract with LA Galaxy but could be available on a loan deal when the Major League Soccer season finishes in March. Beckham enjoyed a successful [...]
Lampard: Capello will get it right September 7, 2009 ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard is convinced manager Fabio Capello will make the correct decision when naming Wayne Rooney’s strike partner for tomorrow night’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia. With England needing a win to confirm their place in next summer’s finals, boss Capello has a welcome selection headache on his hands as Jermain Defoe [...]
Ponting puts Ashes revenge ahead of Twenty20 career September 7, 2009 AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting yesterday announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket in order to prolong his glittering career. The 34-year-old will remain as Australian Test and one-day skipper but has decided to step aside from the shorter form of the game in order to enhance his chances of returning to England to break his Ashes [...]