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 [...]
Ageing team is a problem, says Hiddink May 17, 2009 GUUS HIDDINK admits the new Chelsea manager will have to freshen up an ageing squad after signing off at Stamford Bridge with a comfortable victory over Blackburn. The Dutchman was given a rousing reception by the Blues faithful in his last home match of his temporary managerial reign. Goals in either half from Florent Malouda [...]
Sport on TV May 17, 2009 Football: Premier League, Portsmouth v Sunderland, Setanta Sports 1, 7pm (ko 8pm). Cricket: 2nd Test, Day 5, England v West Indies, Sky Sports 1, 10.30am Racing: Bath, Southwell, Newton Abbot, At The Races, 1.45pm Speedway: Elite League, Lakeside Hammers v Coventry Bees, Sky Sports 1, 7.30pm SPORTS EDITOR JON COUCHemail sport@cityam.com
Patience is the key as England tighten grip May 17, 2009 SEAMER Stuart Broad says England can polish off the seven wickets needed to wrap up a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies at the Riverside today. Following on England’s mighty first innings 569-6, the Windies limped to 115-3 at the close of play yesterday – still 144 runs short of making England bat again. [...]
Nadal’s clay dominance is ended by clinical Federer May 17, 2009 WORLD No2 Roger Federer finally ended Rafael Nadal’s clay court dominance to win the Madrid Open yesterday – his first title since last October. The Swiss ace claimed a rare 6-4, 6-4 success over his biggest rival to subject Nadal to a first defeat on the surface in 33 matches. Indeed, Nadal has only lost [...]
Lightning Bolt wows crowds with record run May 17, 2009 TRIPLE Olympic sprint gold-medallist Usain Bolt achieved the fastest 150m of all time to cruise to victory in the Manchester street race last night. The Jamaican, 22, stormed home in 14.35sec to beat the 26-year-old record of 14.8sec, set by Italian Pietro Mennea. It was Bolt’s first run since being involved in a car crash [...]