Strauss to delay decision on Anderson replacement June 2, 2011 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss will delay naming James Anderson’s replacement until shortly before the start of today’s second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Lancashire seamer Anderson was unable to bowl in the second innings of the remarkable first Test victory on Monday and the side strain he picked up in Cardiff will prevent him [...]
Favourite Carlton House declared for the Derby June 2, 2011 THE QUEEN’S Carlton House is poised to run in tomorrow’s Investec Derby despite injury fears after being declared in a 13-strong field for the Epsom Classic. Concerns were raised over the ante-post favourite’s participation earlier this week when swelling was found in his leg following a workout. But the Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt came through [...]
Fears over Brit special Fifa status June 2, 2011 BRITAIN’S special privileges within Fifa could be under threat following the Football Association’s failed attempt to halt Sepp Blatter’s re-election as president of the world governing body. The stinging criticism that followed English calls for a postponement of Wednesday’s farcical election, in which Blatter stood unopposed, has led to fears of a backlash against the [...]
Schiavone reaches Paris final again June 2, 2011 DEFENDING champion Francesca Schiavone defeated home favourite Marion Bartoli to reach the French Open final, where she will play Li Na after she overcame Maria Sharapova. Schiavone, 30, a surprise winner when she clinched her first grand slam title in Paris last year, gets the chance to retain her crown after a convincing 6-3, 6-3 [...]
Khan confirms Judah bout June 2, 2011 BOXING: WBA champion Amir Khan has confirmed that he will fight IBF champion Zab Judah in a light-welterweight unification fight in Las Vegas on 23 July. Judah has stepped in after negotiations with WBC and WBO boss Timothy Bradley fell through.
McDowell on song in Wales June 2, 2011 GOLF: Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell returned to the Celtic Manor yesterday and made a strong start to the defence of his Wales Open title. McDowell shot a four under par that left him in joint-third spot, behind leader Keith Horne of South Africa, who shot 64. “It’s a tough second shot past my statue there,” joked [...]
Brit Douglas out for the season June 2, 2011 ATHLETICS: British triple jumper Nathan Douglas will miss the rest of the season after suffering a freak injury in training. Douglas suffered two ligament ruptures when his foot went through a plyometric box while jump training during a warm-weather camp in Italy.
BETFRED WINS THE RACE FOR THE TOTE June 2, 2011 BOOKMAKER Betfred will today be named as the preferred bidder to buy the Tote, the state-owned betting pool, City A.M. can confirm. The firm is believed to have beaten a rival approach from former Liverpool Football Club chairman Sir Martin Broughton’s Sports Investment Partners (SIP) vehicle, in a deal that values the Tote at more [...]
Tchenguiz spends £2m a month on legal bills June 2, 2011 VINCENT Tchenguiz, the property tycoon arrested as part of a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into the collapse of Icelandic bank Kaupthing, says his legal fees are now costing him £2m a month. Tchenguiz is fighting three lawsuits: the criminal case being built against him, for which he has not been charged; and two parallel [...]
Groupon eyes $750m float June 2, 2011 ONLINE daily deal site Groupon filed for an initial public offering yesterday, hoping to capitalise on the biggest investor stampede into Web start-ups since the dot.com bubble burst a decade ago. The company filed yesterday to raise up to $750m (£458.2m) in its IPO, an offering that has been widely speculated about for months and [...]
