Those who deal with the Open’s pressure will secure victory July 12, 2012 I’M really looking forward to the Open – it’s a great event. It’s actually my second favourite in golf, and Royal Lytham’s a very good course. It’s looking like it’s going to be a cracker. Royal Lytham is tight and short. There’s more emphasis on hitting fairways and greens than, for example, somewhere like St [...]
Freund first of many changes under AVB July 12, 2012 Iwas interested to see Steffen Freund appointed as Andre Villas-Boas’s assistant manager at Tottenham. He’s obviously Daniel Levy’s man, over Villas-Boas, which is a little bit peculiar. That’s not to say that it won’t work, but you wonder about the chemistry between them if that’s the case. Freund has already been heavily involved in coaching, [...]
Verdict carries huge potential repercussions July 12, 2012 THIS has been a trial unprecedented in its nature. One of the country’s – perhaps even one of the world’s – best known sportsmen hauled before a criminal court over words uttered on a pitch. Whatever the verdict this afternoon, football’s reputation has already taken a buffering with every four-letter word recited, yet the potential [...]
Wiggins’ work rewarded with relief on Tour July 12, 2012 BRITAIN’S Bradley Wiggins admitted his great relief after yesterday retaining the Tour de France’s yellow jersey and extending his overall lead in another promising day for Team Sky. At 2 minutes and 5 seconds behind Wiggins, compatriot and team-mate Chris Froome is now in second place after defending champion Cadel Evans dropped to fourth, while [...]
Rodallega in Fulham move July 12, 2012 FULHAM manager Martin Jol has toasted the arrival of striker Hugo Rodallega after signing the Colombian on a free transfer from Premier League rivals Wigan. Jol revealed the 26-year-old, who scored 24 goals in 117 Latics appearances, had turned down suitors at home and abroad in favour of securing a move to Craven Cottage. “I [...]
TORRANCE’S TIPS: OPEN CONTENDERS July 12, 2012 Tiger Woods Age: 36 Nationality: USA Ranking: 4 Majors won: 14 Lee Westwood Age: 39 Nationality: English Ranking: 3 Majors won: 0 Luke Donald Age: 34 Nationality: English Ranking: 1 Majors won: 0 Webb Simpson Age: 26 Nationality: USA Ranking: 5 Majors won: 1 Justin Rose Age: 31 Nationality: English Ranking: 9 Majors won: 0
Greene finetunes for London 2012 July 12, 2012 ATHLETICS: Team GB captain and 400m world champion Dai Greene will be among those stepping up their London 2012 preparations by competing in the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace tonight and tomorrow.
Premier League deal extended July 12, 2012 FOOTBALL: Barclays has extended its £40m per season title sponsorship of the Premier League for a further three years, until the end of the 2015-16 season.
Molinari takes Scottish Open lead July 12, 2012 GOLF: Italy’s Francesco Molinari shot a course record 62 to finish on 10 under par and seize the lead at the Scottish Open.
Barclays loses bond issue as Libor hits deals July 12, 2012 BARCLAYS yesterday lost its first major business since the Libor-fixing scandal began, as a Japanese bank pulled out of a bond issue worth around $1bn. The state-backed Japan Bank for International Cooperation had included Barclays among three banks advising on a five-year bond offering but left it out of the final offering. “Barclays was dropped [...]
