Smith declares an end to his feud with Pietersen June 10, 2009 SOUTH AFRICA captain Graeme Smith insists his rift with England batsman Kevin Pietersen is a thing of the past as the two nations prepare to lock horns in the World Twenty20. Opener Smith has publicly criticised Pietersen in the past, prompting the England ace to brand him an “absolute muppet” in his autobiography. Now, however, [...]
Robshaw debut against Pumas June 10, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw is set to make his England debut after being named in the starting XV for Saturday’s Test against Argentina. Robshaw replaces James Haskell, who drops to the bench, while veteran Leicester prop Julian White comes in for Newcastle’s David Wilson. ENGLAND: D Armitage; M Cueto, D Hipkiss, T May, [...]
Bath trio drugs probe extended June 10, 2009 RUGBY UNION: The Rugby Football Union has extended its investigation into drug allegations made against England flanker Michael Lipman and two former Bath team-mates. A probe was launched after Bath accused Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins of failing to take drug tests. The trio, who strongly deny the claims, terminated their contracts last week [...]
Murray beats Seppi at Queen’s June 10, 2009 TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray began his grass-court season in style yesterday with a straight-sets victory at the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club. Murray, who had a first-round bye, beat Italy’s Andreas Seppi 6-1, 6-4 to reach the last 16 of the traditional Wimbledon warm-up tournament.
Jayasuriya inspires Sri Lanka June 10, 2009 CRICKET: Sri Lanka kept up their 100 per cent record in the World Twenty20 with a 15-run victory over the West Indies at Trent Bridge. Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 81 off 47 balls as Sri Lanka made 192-5. West Indies, who had also already booked their place in the Super Eights, fell short on 177-5. In [...]
England blitz Andorra to inch towards finals place June 10, 2009 ENGLAND (6) vs. ANDORRA (0)ENGLAND can book their flights to South Africa after effectively guaranteeing their place at next summer’s World Cup finals with a routine drubbing of Andorra. Wayne Rooney and his second-half replacement Jermain Defoe mercilessly punished opponents ranked 196th in the world by plundering two goals apiece. Frank Lampard and Peter Crouch also [...]
Heritage Oil slips as market talk fuels some profit taking June 10, 2009 THE large cap index gained nearly one per cent, or 31.96 points, higher yesterday at 4,436.75, driven by gains in mining and energy stocks, while banks rose on growing investor confidence. Mid cap Heritage Oil lost some of its recent gains, dropping nearly 11 per cent to 540p, amid profit-taking and some speculation that its [...]
Terry urges Chelsea to net Pato as Pirlo drops Blues hint June 10, 2009 CAPTAIN John Terry yesterday urged Chelsea to do what it takes to bring AC Milan wonderkid Alexandre Pato to Stamford Bridge. The 19-year-old has admitted he would be interested in a move to west London, following the tracks of his former Rossoneri mentor Carlo Ancelotti. Pato is believed to be unsettled by fellow Kaka’s world [...]
Benitez: Mascherano not for sale even for 50m June 10, 2009 LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez yesterday warned Barcelona that no amount of money could prise midfielder Javier Mascherano from Anfield. The Argentine ball-winner’s agent has encouraged talk of a move to the European champions by declaring his client would welcome a switch. But Benitez has sought to end speculation about Mascherano’s future by insisting the 25-year-old [...]
US equities fall on interest-rate fears June 10, 2009 US stocks fell last night on worries that rising interest rates could put a damper on consumer and business spending, but stocks pared losses late in the session on a bond-market rebound. The market had extended losses after a 10-year Treasury note auction sparked a sell-off in bonds, pushing yields briefly above 4 per cent [...]
