Tevez and Eto’o on wish-list for Hughes’ City revolution June 3, 2009 MARK HUGHES has confirmed he is targeting striker Carlos Tevez to join his Manchester City revolution. Hughes beat off competition from several high-profile rivals to land England midfielder Gareth Barry in a £12m deal on Tuesday. Now he is looking to press on with his pursuit of Tevez, who has come to the end of [...]
Bruce hopes to silence doubters June 3, 2009 FOOTBALL: Tynesider Steve Bruce says he hopes to win over his Wearside doubters after finally being confirmed as Sunderland manager yesterday. Bruce, a lifelong Newcastle fan, received a mixed welcome at the club after the Black Cats agreed a £3m compensation package with Wigan. Bruce said: “It’s results on the pitch that matter. I hope [...]
England slaughter West Indies June 3, 2009 CRICKET: Opener Luke Wright hit an unbeaten 75 in a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies as England ended their World Twenty20 preparations on a high. Wright, who hit three consecutive sixes, shared 119 in 12 overs with Ravi Bopara, as England reached their target of 145 with 32 balls to spare at Lord’s. Bopara [...]
Haye pulls out of Klitschko bout June 3, 2009 BOXING: David Haye’s lucrative world heavyweight title showdown with Wladimir Klitschko in a fortnight’s time has been sensationally called off after the Londoner suffered a mysterious injury at his Cypriot training camp. The pair were due to meet at the 60,000 Veltins Arena in Germany on 20 June, before Haye’s sudden withdrawal. “I’m speechless,” Klitschko [...]
Sariska heads Oaks field June 3, 2009 RACING: Ante-post favourite Sariska heads a field of 10 runners for the Oaks at Epsom tomorrow. Michael Bell’s filly heads the betting for the Classic following an impressive display in the Musidora Stakes at York and goes head-to-head with defending champion Rainbow View, who is looking to improve on his fifth place in the 1,000 [...]
Lions restore pride with 10-try romp June 3, 2009 GOLDEN LIONS (10) vs. BRITISH LIONS (74) BRITISH and Irish Lions assistant coach Warren Gatland toasted a morale-boosting triumph after they ran in 10 tries in a ruthless drubbing of Golden Lions in Johannesburg. England wing Ugo Monye, Wales centre Jamie Roberts and Ireland wing Tommy Bowe scored two tries each, while stand-in captain Brian O’Driscoll, [...]
Federer closing in on first French title June 3, 2009 WORLD No2 Roger Federer swept into his 20th consecutive Grand Slam semi-final with a blistering demolition of home favourite Gael Monfils in the French Open. The Swiss master, 27, was forced to save a set point in an opening set tie-break before fighting back to clinch a 7-6 (8-6), 6-2, 6-4 victory over the fancied [...]
Trio handed chance for England in Pumas clash June 3, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has named three debutants in his team to take on Argentina in the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Bath winger Matt Banahan and Newcastle prop David Wilson are rewarded for their impressive performances as replacements in the 33-26 defeat to the Barbarians last Saturday, while Toulon-bound back Tim May [...]
Real close to sealing 56m Kaka transfer June 2, 2009 CHELSEA’S pursuit of AC Milan superstar Kaka appeared to be fading fast last night as Real Madrid closed in on a staggering £56m deal for the coveted Brazil playmaker. Blues owner Roman Abramovich had hoped the former Fifa World Player of the Year would follow Carlo Ancelotti to Stamford Bridge, having hired the ex-AC Milan [...]
City steal march on bigger rivals by signing 12m Barry June 2, 2009 ENGLAND midfielder Gareth Barry last night insisted joining Manchester City had been an easy decision after sealing a surprise £12m switch from Aston Villa. The 28-year-old ended a year of uncertainty over his future by signing a five-year contract with the big-spending Eastlands outfit that will see his wages almost double to £90,000-a-week. Barry was [...]