THOR BLIMEY July 9, 2009 BRITAIN’S David Millar was denied victory in the sixth stage of the Tour de France after being chased down with less than 2km left in Barcelona. The Scot was just held back in the climb for the finish at Montjuic, leaving Norway’s Thor Hushovd (above) to race through and record his seventh stage victory ahead [...]
Green in front at Loch Lomond July 9, 2009 GOLF: Australian left-hander Richard Green fired a seven-under-par 64 to take a one-shot lead into the second round of the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond. Four players; home favourite Martin Laird, Irishman Paul McGinley, England’s Graeme Storm and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, of Spain, trail Green by a shot with another Australian, Adam Scott, a further [...]
Heart attack killed Montcourt July 9, 2009 TENNIS: Tragic French player Mathieu Montcourt, who was found dead at his Paris flat earlier this week, died of a heart attack, tests have revealed. The 24-year-old, who was ranked 119 in the world, also returned negative toxicology tests in the preliminary autopsy, his spokespeople said. Montcourt was discovered on Monday in the stairwell of [...]
Moore leads Doctor home July 9, 2009 HORSE RACING: Doctor Fremantle produced a timely finish to claim the Princess of Wales’s Blue Square Stakes at Newmarket. Ridden by champion jockey Ryan Moore, the 8-1 shot wore down long-term leader Schiaparelli to score a half-length victory with Alwaary finishing third. Meanwhile, unbeaten 7-4 favourite Arcano produced a storming finish to out-muscle Orpen Grey [...]
Wildcats chase freed Newton July 9, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Wakefield Wildcats are favourites to sign Great Britain international hooker Terry Newton after Bradford Bulls decided to release him at the end of the Super League season. Speaking of the 30-year-old, Wildcats coach John Kear said: “We’d love to secure his services and with any luck we will do. He’s obviously a gifted [...]
Sarries book Wembley date July 9, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have landed a coup after moving their second Guinness Premiership match of the season against Northampton Saints to Wembley Stadium on 12 September. Wembley, which hosts the Challenge Cup final every year, has a capacity of 90,000 compared to Sarries’ Vicarage Road home in Watford, which holds 19,900.
Ponting and Katich have tons of fun as Aussies revel July 9, 2009 AUSTRALIA batsmen Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich both hit centuries as the tourists regained the upper hand on day two of the first Ashes Test in Cardiff. Captain Ponting (100 not out) recorded his 38th Test century and Katich (104 n.o.) his first Ashes ton to guide the Aussies to 249-1 in reply to England’s [...]
It’s Australia’s game to lose but there’s still a lot to play for July 9, 2009 SOMETIMES in Test match cricket you just have to hold your hand up and applaud your opponents when it just isn’t your day. Ricky Ponting showed just why he is regarded as one of the best batsmen of the modern era with a tremendous innings, backed up by a patient knock from Simon Katich. England [...]
Outcast Deco issues an ultimatum to Ancelotti but Cole set to pen new deal July 9, 2009 OUT-OF-FAVOUR Chelsea midfielder Deco has warned boss Carlo Ancelotti that things must change if he is to stay at Stamford Bridge. The Portugal international has been linked with a move away from the west London club after enduring a disappointing debut season in the Premier League. Playmaker Deco, 32, made just three appearances during Guus [...]
Van Persie tells fans to trust in Arsenal bosses July 9, 2009 ARSENAL striker Robin van Persie has urged disgruntled supporters to keep faith with the Gunners hierarchy. No trophies in four years and a lack of funds for new signings has got some fans worried for the future. Chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists the club can be successful by living within its means, rather than accepting [...]