Elementary for Watson as England toil July 30, 2009 ALL-ROUNDER Shane Watson ensured the Australian gamble paid off with a gallant half-century as the tourists made up for lost time at a rain-sodden Edgbaston. Persistent rain and a wet outfield meant only 30 overs were available later in the day, but Watson, a surprise replacement for axed opener Phillip Hughes, justified his selection with [...]
Taming of the Schu appeals to Hamilton July 30, 2009 WORLD champion Lewis Hamilton says it will be “an honour and a privilege” to race against Michael Schumacher when the German legend returns to the track for the European Grand Prix on 23 August. Schumacher, the seven-time champion, will step in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa for the Valencia race next month with the [...]
Redknapp refuses to give up chase for striker Huntelaar July 30, 2009 TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admits he still hasn’t given up hope of signing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, despite already adding Peter Crouch to squad. Redknapp admitted earlier this week he was happy with his four-pronged strike force after Crouch arrived from Portsmouth for £9m to team up with Jermain Defoe, Robbie Keane and Roman [...]
It’s 50-up for Frankie as Godolphin taste Cup glory July 30, 2009 FRANKIE DETTORI struck gold for Godolphin after landing the Goodwood Cup with red-hot favourite Schiparelli. Dettori kicked on over a half-mile out to hold off the late challenge of Ryan Moore’s charge Mourilyan and claim his 50th win at this famous flat meet. A 51st victory then followed in the penultimate race aboard Water Biscuit [...]
Somerset hold their nerve to win through Twenty20 Cup bowl-out July 30, 2009 SOMERSET became only the second county to prevail in a Twenty20 Cup bowl-out after their quarter-final with Lancashire at Old Trafford was rained off for a third time. Alfonso Thomas twice hit the unguarded indoor stumps to help the west country side win through 5-1 and book a last-four meeting with Kent on finals day. [...]
FOOTBALL IN BRIEF July 30, 2009 Toffees reject £18m Lescott bidEVERTON have rejected an improved £18m offer from Manchester City for defender Joleon Lescott. The Goodison Park club confirmed City had upped their initial £15m bid for the England defender, but Toffees boss David Moyes has said no player will leave the club without his approval. City boss Mark Hughes wants [...]
Gal leads Ricoh British Open July 30, 2009 GOLF: Germany’s Sandra Gal fired a three-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead going into today’s second round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes. Gal leads Korea’s Song-Hee Kim and American Angela Stanford by a single shot while star attraction Michelle Wie is three strokes further adrift.
Murali announces Test retirement July 30, 2009 CRICKET: Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan is to retire from Test cricket in 2010 after being warned against further damaging his knee. The 37-year-old, who is the all-time record wicket-taker in Test and One-Day cricket, does, however, plan to continue planning the shorter forms of the game.
Bronze for British quartet July 30, 2009 SWIMMING: Great Britain’s women’s 200m freestyle relay team took bronze on a night where seven world records tumbled at the World Championships in Rome. The quartet of Jo Jackson, Jazmin Carlin, Caitlin McClatchey, and Rebecca Adlington were beaten to gold by China, while the United States took silver. The highlight, however, was Ryan Lochte taking [...]
Weather could have biggest say in the pivotal third Test July 29, 2009 ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIATODAY 11AM – SKY SPORTS 1 AFTER a thrilling Test in the capital the series is Birmingham-bound, returning to the scene of perhaps the most memorable Ashes encounter of all time. Unfortunately the key protagonists from Edgbaston 2005 – as captured in one of the most iconic sporting images ever – look unlikely [...]