Shane’s in no hurry to make pro choice May 18, 2009 SHANE LOWRY will be feeling on top of the world right now. His victory in his home Irish Open was the stuff that dreams are made of, and he was well worth his place in golfing folklore. After missing a four-foot putt on the 18th to win in regulation, Shane must have thought the dream was [...]
Scotland race hotting up May 18, 2009 RUGBY UNION: South Africa’s World Cup-winning coach Jake White and former Australia chief Eddie Jones have entered the fray to become Scotland’s new coach. Both join ex-England boss Andy Robinson on a three-man shortlist with interviews expected to be held in the next few weeks ahead of an expected decision in early June.
Ranieri sacked by Juventus May 18, 2009 FOOTBALL: Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri was last night sacked as manager of Juventus after a run of seven matches without a win. The Turin-based club lie third in Serie A but are in danger of losing their Champions League spot with Fiorentina closing in. Junior team coach Ciro Ferrara has been promoted to first-team coach.
Sunderland in danger after letting it slip May 18, 2009 SUNDERLAND’S bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League will go right to the very last game of the season after they relinquished a one-goal lead to go down at Portsmouth. Ricky Sbragia’s men had survival in their sights when striker Kenwyne Jones tapped home the opening goal. But the optimism lasted barely a minute [...]
Milan step up renewed chase for Adebayor May 18, 2009 THE future of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor looked all the more uncertain last night after AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi insisted there was a “good chance” the Togo international would sign in the summer. Adebayor was a target for the Italian giants last summer before the striker signed an extended contract at the Emirates Stadium. [...]
Wilkinson flies the Falcons nest to join ambitious Toulon May 18, 2009 JONNY WILKINSON has quit English rugby after agreeing to join ambitious French club Toulon next season. The 29-year-old brings to an end a 12-year association with the Newcastle Falcons and becomes the latest England international to swap the Premiership for France’s Top 14. Injury-plagued Wilkinson has not played since dislocating his kneecap at Gloucester back [...]
Anderson: Windies win sets us up for Ashes shot May 18, 2009 SEAM hero James Anderson insists England’s series demolition of the West Indies has given them a “massive boost” for the Ashes this summer. Anderson delivered a match-winning bowling performance with 4-38 to add to his first innings five-for, and lead England to a comprehensive victory in the second Test at the Riverside. Tim Bresnan also [...]
Bitter Benitez delivers title snub to Fergie May 17, 2009 LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez last night continued his bitter feud with Sir Alex Ferguson after declining to congratulate his Manchester United counterpart for their Premier League success. Benitez spoke after his side sealed the runners-up spot behind United with a 2-0 victory over West Brom – a result which confirmed the Baggies’ relegation to the [...]
Tevez says ‘I’m off’ in parting shot at ‘disrespectful’ United May 17, 2009 CARLOS TEVEZ has delivered a sensational parting shot at Manchester United, accusing the club of showing him a lack of respect. The Argentina international is unhappy at the amount of time he’s spent on the substitute’s bench this season and admits his days at Old Trafford look numbered following the end of his two-year loan [...]
Wenger ‘interested’ in Perez Real link May 17, 2009 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits it would be “interesting” to work with Floretino Perez should the former Real Madrid president return to the Bernabeu – but insists he will see out his Gunners contract. Perez is expected to win the presidential elections this summer and has made no secret of his admiration for the Frenchman [...]