Wenger: ‘We will fight on’ August 27, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists current squad can still challenge for honours this season despite an unconvincing start to the new campaign. Wenger’s men slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday, sparking further claims that he needs to sign a creative midfielder in order to compete both domestically and in Europe. The [...]
Kev revels in Proteas woe August 27, 2008 Woeful South Africa were met with a chorus of boos from the Trent Bridge crowd after England completed their biggest-ever one-day victory. The Proteas were dismissed for just 83 inside 23 overs, allowing England to wrap up a ten-wicket win before the floodlights had even been turned on. Stuart Broad was England’s hero with the [...]
Party time for Beijing stars August 26, 2008 Celebrations for Great Britain’s most successful Olympic Games for 100 years are set to continue into today as the nation’s new sporting heroes toast their overwhelming success in Beijing. The 300-strong squad were met by crowds of flag-waving fans yesterday as they touched down at Heathrow Airport on a British Airways plane painted with a [...]
Fergie won’t give up on Berbatov chase August 26, 2008 Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he has not given up the chase for Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov despite watching his side claim their first victory of the season at Portsmouth. United are being heavily-linked with a move for the wantaway Bulgarian, who was left out of Saturday’s defeat by Sunderland by boss Juande [...]
Holmes: Gold rush will spur on track stars August 15, 2008 Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes believes Great Britain’s athletes will be buoyed by the successes of their Team GB colleagues as they prepare for the start of today’s track and field events. Britain have so far landed seven medals at the Beijing Games including golds for swimmer Rebecca Adlington and cyclist Nicole Cooke. [...]
Two more golds for Phelps sees him become the greatest ever Olympian August 14, 2008 Michael Phelps etched his name into Olympic history in Beijing yesterday by taking his career tally of gold medals to a record 11. The American became the most successful swimmer, and indeed Olympian, of all time with a double success yesterday in the Water Cube. Phelps, 23, won his fourth gold medal of the Games [...]
Vaughan fears for future of Test game August 14, 2008 Departed England captain Michael Vaughan admits he has concerns that the emerging impact of Twenty20 cricket may have a detrimental effect on the Test game. The England and Wales Cricket Board have added two new Twenty20 events to the domestic calendar to cater to its popularity and compete with the hugely successful and marketable Indian [...]
Sub-Standard Reds relieved to escape Liege with a draw August 14, 2008 Rafael Benitez admitted his relief after his below-par Liverpool side held on for a crucial away draw in their Champions League qualifier with Belgian champions Standard Liege. Goalkeeper Jose Reina kept the five time champions in the match with a string of saves including a first half penalty from Dante Bonfim and an earlier effort [...]
Quartet keep flag flying as Britain reign in Shunyi August 14, 2008 Great Britain continued their proud tradition by powering into the final of the men’s coxless fours to complete a successful day for British rowers in Shunyi. The quartet of Andy Hodge, Steve Williams, Tom James and Pete Reed produced a dominant semi-final performance to cross the line ahead of Australia and France and lay a [...]
Quicksilver Pooley pedals to another medal for Britain August 14, 2008 Emma Pooley produced a stunning ride to claim silver in the time trial yesterday and hand Great Britain a second cycling medal of the Games. The 25-year-old only turned professional two years ago but came within just 25 seconds of landing a dream gold. Pooley, who was credited for a playing a key role in [...]
