Preparations washed out as storm rips through GB camp August 7, 2008 Team GB lost valuable preparation time for the Olympics Games after their training base was hit by torrential weather. Tropical storm Kammuri ripped through the team camp in Macau, Hong Kong, forcing athletes to dive for cover. While vital training schedules were cancelled, the storm also caused disruption to the Olympic equestrian event, which is [...]
Coach Moores hands captain Pietersen a license to thrill August 6, 2008 England coach Peter Moores is encouraging Kevin Pietersen to be his own man in leading England after his first practice session as England captain was washed out by rain. Pietersen will skipper the Test side for the first time at The Oval tomorrow in the fourth and final Test against South Africa, following the shock [...]
Captain Kevin leads England into new era August 5, 2008 Kevin Pietersen insists the responsibility of captaining England won’t change him Kevin Pietersen believes the added responsibility of captaining his country will not affect his attacking playing style, as he prepares to lead England into an exciting new era. The 28-year-old was officially unveiled at Lord’s yesterday following the shock resignations of Michael Vaughan and [...]
Bopara gets second chance for England August 5, 2008 Ravi Bopara could be given the chance to revive his Test career at The Oval on Thursday after being drafted into the squad to replace the absent Michael Vaughan. Bopara has a disastrous record in his three Tests for England, but has won his way back into the hearts of the selectors after enjoying a [...]
Magnificent Flintoff gives England hope of comeback August 1, 2008 All-rounder takes four wickets as South Africa restricted to 256-6 on Day Two Andrew Flintoff produced a devastating bowling spell to lead England’s fightback in the third Test at Edgbaston. The all-rounder single-handedly ripped through the South Africa middle order to record figures of 4-68 and reduce the tourists to 256-6. After dominating the morning [...]
Eight for 2008: The ones to watch as Team GB go for gold in Beijing July 31, 2008 With our Olympians set a target of winning 35 medals, with 10 golds, Jon Couch looks at our most likely successes It’s just over a week before the start of the Beijing Olympics, and already the pressure is building on Team GB as they go in search of the ultimate prize in sport. A total [...]
Henry powers to a fourth big success as Murtagh enjoys famous win treble July 31, 2008 Group one specialist Henrythenavigator swept to his fourth big race success of the season, while jockey Johnny Murtagh enjoyed a memorable win treble in a thrilling second day at Glorious Goodwood. The 4-11 favourite – the shortest price horse in Sussex Stakes history – held off a strong finish from 4-1 shot Raven’s Pass to [...]
Gallant Paco overshadows Moore treble July 30, 2008 Paco Boy stole the thunder of top jockey Ryan Moore as he swept to victory in the big race of the opening day of Glorious Goodwood, the Betfair Cup. Ridden by Richard Hughes and trained by Richard Hannon, the 7-1 shot timed his run perfectly to pip Stimulation by a neck with Dunelight trailing in [...]
England boosted by Collingwood return July 30, 2008 England captain Michael Vaughan has told of his delight to have all-rounder Paul Collingwood back in the England side – just a week after dropping him. The Durham man was yesterday recalled to the side for the third Test at Edbgaston, starting this morning, after he was surprisingly omitted for the last Test at Headingley. [...]
Fired-up Cook plots England’s revenge July 29, 2008 Opening batsman Alastair Cook says England have banished the memories of their second Test drubbing by South Africa and are in the mood to gain revenge. A 10-wicket humiliation at Headingley last week left the hosts 1-0 down in the series ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston, starting tomorrow. England have gone one down [...]
