London 2012 was the best Olympics ever, says Boris August 13, 2012 MAYOR Boris Johnson added his voice to the chorus proclaiming London 2012 the greatest Olympic Games of all time yesterday, but admitted to relief that the sporting extravaganza had finally drawn to a close. Johnson also lavished special praise on Lord Coe, who led the city’s bid to stage the event and then chaired its [...]
Big beasts of Britannia Cup take stage as rest of boats bide time August 13, 2012 WE could easily feel a bit down now that the Olympic flame has been extinguished in London, but it’s such an uplifting sight to cross the water from the mainland to Cowes on the Isle of Wight and see more than 800 boats out on the water, racing in one of the world’s largest and [...]
South Africa: KP texts were only banter August 13, 2012 SOUTH Africa officials have dismissed as “perfectly acceptable banter” the text messages that appear to have spelled the end of England batsman Kevin Pietersen’s Test career. Pietersen has been dropped for this week’s must-win third match against the tourists, amid claims he sent disparaging texts about England coach Andy Flower and captain Andrew Strauss to [...]
Masterful McIlroy’s win brightens European Ryder Cup hopes August 13, 2012 SUNDAY’S result, with him winning the US PGA Championship, was magnificent for Rory McIlroy – it truly doesn’t get much better than that. It was a fantastic week for the Europeans involved – there were seven in the top nine – and I was also pleased for David Lynn in second, but McIlroy’s the man [...]
Cleverley aims to move on with England August 13, 2012 MANCHESTER United midfielder Tom Cleverley believes his Olympic experience can provide the foundations for what he hopes will personally be a significant season at club and international level. Cleverley impressed for Team GB throughout London 2012 and though a full England debut has continued to elude, a potential first appearance against Italy tomorrow would represent [...]
Miyaichi heads to Wigan on loan August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Arsenal midfielder Ryo Miyaichi has joined Wigan on a season-long loan as the Latics prepare for the possible departure of Victor Moses to Chelsea.
Uefa reduce Terry’s Euro ban August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Chelsea captain John Terry has had his three-match ban reduced on appeal by Uefa. The third match has been deferred for a three-year probationary period.
Agger hopes for Liverpool stay August 13, 2012 FOOTBALL: Liverpool defender Daniel Agger insists he hopes to stay at the club, despite interest from Manchester City.
McGeechan to aid with England August 13, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Sir Ian McGeechan will team up with Peter Keen to analyse England’s long-term progress.
Northland is on the hunt to buy fund manager August 13, 2012 CITY broker Northland Capital Partners yesterday said it was exploring opportunities to buy a fund management business as it repositions itself away from market making for Aim stocks. The firm, which was formed in 2010 and offers services to small firms, said it was “actively exploring” acquisition opportunities in the fund and wealth management arena. [...]
