Strauss: Lord’s struggle was a good lesson May 24, 2012 IF COMPLACENCY was a factor in England’s woeful winter then captain Andrew Strauss believes the first Test victory over West Indies served as a timely reminder of the importance of labour in their rise to world No1. A five-wicket win at Lord’s earlier this week came only after the hosts had been made to scrap [...]
Fluke hands Drysdale lead as McIlroy and G-Mac hit trouble May 24, 2012 A MIRACLE shot that found the water but bounced out again helped Scotland’s David Drysdale share the lead after the first round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth yesterday. World No291 Drysdale enjoyed the enormous stroke of luck on his second shot to the par-five final hole, which he birdied for a 66 that left [...]
Martinez flies to Miami for Reds talks as Whelan demands £3m May 24, 2012 LIVERPOOL have taken a step closer to appointing a successor to Kenny Dalglish after Wigan’s Roberto Martinez flew to the United States for talks. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan, who is demanding £3m compensation, said Martinez had broken off a holiday to visit the Reds’ owners, Fenway Sports Group, in Florida. The Spaniard is thought to [...]
Skipper urges Quins to relax as history knocks May 24, 2012 HARLEQUINS skipper Chris Robshaw has urged his troops to adopt a no-fear attitude as they attempt to claim their first Aviva Premiership title by beating Leicester tomorrow. Quins scraped through a semi-final against Northampton 25-23 thanks to a 76th minute push-over try by prop Joe Marler, which was converted by fly-half Nick Evans. Harlequins trailed [...]
Hodgson and Kelly could share debuts May 24, 2012 LIVERPOOL youngster Martin Kelly is in contention for a surprise England debut in tomorrow’s friendly against Norway, as manager Roy Hodgson contends with a defensive crisis ahead of his first match in charge. Kelly, who only joined the squad temporarily this week after Manchester City’s Micah Richards refused to be on the stand-by list for [...]
Murray French Open fitness boost May 24, 2012 TENNIS: Andy Murray came through an exhibition match unscathed amid fears over the Briton’s participation in next week’s French Open. Murray lost 7-6, 7-6 to Latvian Ernests Gulbis but showed no signs of a back problem.
Button quickest in Monte Carlo May 24, 2012 FORMULA ONE: Britain’s Jenson Button posted the fastest time in practice yesterday in Monte Carlo as showers disrupted preparations for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. Romain Grosjean of Lotus was second best.
Cavendish extends points lead May 24, 2012 CYCLING: Team Sky’s Mark Cavendish tightened his grip on the Giro d’Italia points jersey despite losing a sprint finish to the 18th stage. Italian Andrea Guardini beat the Manxman, who extended his lead over Joaquim Rodriguez to 29 points.
Thomas Cook announce new chief executive May 24, 2012 Thomas Cook has appointed Premier Farnell boss Harriet Green as its new chief executive, ending a nine-month search for Manny Fontenla-Novoa’s successor after string of profit warnings prompted his departure last year. Green, who has been at the helm of the FTSE-250 electrocomponents distributor since 2006, will take over from Sam Weihagen, Thomas Cook’s interim chief executive, [...]
FTSE edges up but Eurozone gloom continues May 24, 2012 The FTSE 100 staged a tentative recovery in early trading although an inconclusive meeting of Eurozone leaders offered little prospect of a plan to save Greece. Overnight the EU said it wanted Greece to stay in the fold but contingency plans are already underway for an exit from the euro for the debt laden country. [...]
