Jayawardene shines as Sri Lanka breeze into semi against Windies June 16, 2009 SRI LANKA thrashed New Zealand by 48 runs at Trent Bridge to reach the semi-finals of the World Twenty20. Mahela Jayawardene smashed six fours and a six in a 29-ball 41 as Sri Lanka posted 158-5. Spinner Ajantha Mendis then took 3-9 to destroy New Zealand’s attempt at a reply and secure a last-four clash [...]
Martinez has Euro goal at Wigan June 16, 2009 FOOTBALL: Roberto Martinez has targeted European qualification after taking charge at Wigan. The former Swansea boss said: “We need to have a dream, which for Wigan is to one day play in Europe.”
FIA slams teams’ bid for power June 16, 2009 FORMULA ONE: Governing body the FIA yesterday blasted teams’ association FOTA, accusing it of trying to wrestle control of the sport. The future of F1 is under threat amid a long-running row between the two parties over cost-cutting measures. The FIA said: “FOTA has set itself two clear objectives: to take over the regulation of [...]
Carling Cup first round draw June 16, 2009 FOOTBALL: Football League newcomers Burton Albion have been handed a trip to Championship high-fliers Reading in the first round of next season’s Carling Cup. Fellow promoted side Torquay visit Crystal Palace, while West Brom, relegated from the Premier League last season, visit League Two Bury.
Man Utd and Chelsea face off for 60m star Ribery June 16, 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are locked in a four-way battle with Europe’s biggest clubs to sign £60m-rated Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery, the German club said yesterday. United have bid for the France star as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Cristiano Ronaldo, while Bayern said they had also received a bid from Chelsea, who are [...]
LIONS WOUNDED IN VICTORY June 16, 2009 THE BRITISH and Irish Lions will take a 100 per cent record into Saturday’s first Test against South Africa after beating the Southern Kings 20-8 yesterday. But their elation was tempered by concern after a bruising encounter resulted in injuries to prop Euan Murray and fly-half James Hook (above). Wing Ugo Monye scored the opening [...]
Ace Gerrard rocks Reds with shock quit threat June 16, 2009 STEVEN GERRARD has rocked England by insisting next summer’s World Cup could be his last after admitting he could retire in 2013. The Liverpool captain will be 33 at the end of his current contract, when he says he wants to call time on his illustrious career as a one-club man. Midfielder Gerrard also admitted [...]
Arabian Gleam too big at 33/1 in wide open Queen Anne Stakes June 15, 2009 There may only be a small field for Royal Ascot’s opening contest this afternoon, but there are a number of question marks hanging over the majority of the nine runners in a wide open contest. Godolphin’s Gladiatorus is rated the best horse in the world and will take plenty of catching if he can bring [...]
Fleeting to show true Spirit in King’s Stand June 15, 2009 FLEETING SPIRIT was sent off 15/8 favourite for this contest 12 months ago, but could only finish third beaten three-quarters length by Equiano. However, what many people forget is that Jeremy Noseda’s yard was under a cloud at the time and he was forced to shut down his operation within days of the meeting ending. [...]
The INSIDER June 15, 2009 CANFORD CLIFFS will be the shortest priced juvenile at the Royal meeting but I can’t see anything to beat him in the Coventry Stakes (4.20pm). Red Jazz and Walkingonthemoon may well fill the frame. MAIN AIM can achieve the impossible and beat Gladiatorus in the Queen Anne Stakes (2.30pm), while this could be the start [...]