Weather could have biggest say in the pivotal third Test July 29, 2009 ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIATODAY 11AM – SKY SPORTS 1 AFTER a thrilling Test in the capital the series is Birmingham-bound, returning to the scene of perhaps the most memorable Ashes encounter of all time. Unfortunately the key protagonists from Edgbaston 2005 – as captured in one of the most iconic sporting images ever – look unlikely [...]
FTSE 100 hangs in there as investors regain confidence July 29, 2009 THE FTSE 100 rose yesterday as gains from financial stocks, boosted by strong numbers from the UK arm of Spain’s Banco Santander, and positive broker comment, outweighed a weak mining sector. The index closed 18.69 points, or 0.4 per cent, higher at 4,547.53, after ending 1.3 per cent lower on Tuesday when it failed to [...]
China’s banks weigh heavily on Wall St July 29, 2009 US STOCKS fell yesterday as investors worried that China’s banks could hit the brakes on lending to stem market excesses, a move that could curb the global economic recovery. Concerns about China hurt commodity prices and hit shares in the energy and raw materials sectors, while a steep drop in US durable goods orders in [...]
Schumacher raring to go for F1 return July 29, 2009 MICHAEL SCHUMACHER admitted he couldn’t resist the challenge of returning to Formula One after agreeing to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. The seven-time world champion retired at the end of the 2006 season but will make a historic comeback at the European Grand Prix on 23 August. Ferrari confirmed last night that Schumacher, 40, [...]
Eduardo fears for Arsenal as Toure seals 16m City switch July 29, 2009 ARSENAL striker Eduardo believes the departure of defender Kolo Toure has virtually killed off the Gunners’ hopes of winning the Premier League. Toure, the last remaining member of the famous Invincibles team from 2003-04, last night completed a £16m move to Manchester City. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has already sold £25m striker Emmanuel Adebayor – [...]
O’Brien’s Rip Van is the man at last at Goodwood July 29, 2009 RIP VAN WINKLE finally earned an elusive Group One success after landing the BGC Sussex Stakes on the second day of Glorious Goodwood. The Aidan O’Brien-trained colt has suffered near misses in both the 2000 Guineas and Derby to Sea The Stars this season, but eventually earned his place in the limelight after recovering from [...]
BMW pull out of F1 for 2010 July 29, 2009 FORMULA ONE: BMW confirmed yesterday it will withdraw from the sport at the end of the current season. The German manufacturer has had a disappointing year so far and becomes the second major name, after Honda, to quit F1 in the space of eight months. But teams’ alliance Fota has pledged to help keep the [...]
Boa Morte crocked in China July 29, 2009 FOOTBALL: West Ham forward Luis Boa Morte’s season is in doubt before it has even started after he suffered a suspected cruciate ligament injury. Boa Morte faces at least six months out after being carried off during yesterday’s 1-0 friendly defeat to Tottenham at the Asia Trophy in China. Ex-Hammer Jermain Defoe scored the winner [...]
Twenty20 ties hit by weather July 29, 2009 CRICKET: The two remaining Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals will take place today after being washed out yesterday. Lancashire v Somerset was postponed for a second time and is scheduled to begin at Old Trafford at 11am today. Northamptonshire’s clash with Hampshire was also rained off and will take place this evening.
Strauss: We are not scared of the Aussies July 29, 2009 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss has started the mind games ahead of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston this morning by insisting Australia have lost their “aura” from recent dominant teams. Strauss told a packed press conference that the Aussies are no longer the intimidating force they were since the retirement of a number of key [...]
