World still recovering from BlackBerry blackout October 16, 2011 When BlackBerry crumbled, nobody got any emails for three days. This made people angry; angrier than if you had approached them on the street, apropos nothing, and slapped them firmly across the face (I should know, I tried: they didn’t even react. They were too busy staring at their lifeless phones). The episode – crisis: [...]
WENGER’S VAN PERSIE FEAR October 16, 2011 ARSENAL (2) vs SUNDERLAND (1) Dutch striker’s brace ensures a much needed victory but Arsenal manager can offer no guarantees that his star man will stay beyond current season ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits he doesn’t know whether Robin van Persie will sign a new contract after the captain underlined his importance to the Gunners [...]
King injury adds to Spurs frustration as Ameobi preserves unbeaten run October 16, 2011 NEWCASTLE (2) vs TOTTENHAM (2) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp admitted he is powerless to prevent Ledley King from sustaining the type of muscular injury which saw his skipper fail to complete yesterday’s draw at St James’ Park. The visitors twice took the lead but ultimately had to settle for a point when substitute Shola Ameobi [...]
Final destination: Awesome All Blacks set up France clash October 16, 2011 NEW ZEALAND (20) vs AUSTRALIA (6) NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry insists his side are ready to finally banish their World Cup ‘chokers’ tag after securing a place in Sunday’s final after yesterday’s momentous victory over arch rivals Australia. The Wallabies were never allowed within striking distance as New Zealand’s relentless defence, led by an [...]
Vettel targets Schumacher record as Red Bull celebrate double coronation October 16, 2011 WORLD champion Sebastian Vettel insists he will not ease off for the remaining three races despite adding the constructors’ championship to his drivers’ title with victory at yesterday’s Korean Grand Prix. The German pipped Britain’s Lewis Hamilton in Yeongam to win his 10th race of an utterly dominant season and could yet equal Michael Schumacher’s [...]
Shanghai and mighty: Murray moves up to third in the world October 16, 2011 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray claimed to have fulfilled one of his season’s goals after he ensured he would climb to third in the world rankings having defended his Shanghai Masters title with a win over David Ferrer. It was the Scot’s third tournament victory on the bounce following his successes in Bangkok and Tokyo and he [...]
TIP OF THE ICEBERG | Warburton banned for three weeks October 16, 2011 CRESTFALLEN Wales captain Sam Warburton will serve a three-week ban for the tip tackle that saw him red carded in Saturday’s controversial World Cup semi-final defeat against France. Warburton, the favourite to lead the Great Britain and Irish Lions on their 2013 tour to Australia, will miss Saturday’s third place play-off game against the Wallabies [...]
Suarez ‘upset’ at Evra’s allegation of racist abuse October 16, 2011 LIVERPOOL forward Luis Suarez last night hit back at Patrice Evra’s claims that he racially abused the Manchester United defender during Saturday’s 1-1 draw. The Football Association is investigating Evra’s allegation that the Uruguayan said “a certain word to me at least 10 times”. Suarez said: “I’m upset by the accusations of racism. I can [...]
Dernbach identifies Dhoni as the man England must look to target October 16, 2011 ENGLAND seamer Jade Dernbach insists he and his fellow bowlers must find a way of subduing India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni if his side are to claw their way back into the one-day series. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with a comprehensive 126-run win on Friday in which Dhoni bludgeoned [...]
Maiden victory for Lewis October 16, 2011 Englishman Tom Lewis birdied five of the last seven holes to win his maiden title at the Portugal Masters, in only his third professional start. The 20-year-old, who shot to fame by leading The Open as an amateur in July, beat a field that included Padraig Harrington and Martin Kaymer.
