Cairns wins Modi libel case March 26, 2012 CRICKET: Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns won £90,000 in libel damages in the High Court yesterday from Lalit Modi, after the ex-Indian Premier League chief alleged on Twitter Cairns had been involved in match-fixing. Modi must also pay £400,000 in costs.
Fulham between United and three-point title lead March 25, 2012 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is relishing the run-in after reeling in arch-rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. Early pace-setters City, held by Stoke on Saturday, have squandered their lead, and United could go three points clear at the top with victory over Fulham tonight. “We are [...]
Cisse brace lifts Newcastle level with Chelsea March 25, 2012 NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew hailed a “champagne” display after a 3-1 win at West Brom hoisted them level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea. Striker Papiss Demba Cisse scored twice and the outstanding Hatem Ben Arfa grabbed the other, with Shane Long replying for the Baggies, who lie 14th in the Premier League. “Today it was [...]
Rangers spoil Celtic title party March 25, 2012 Rangers won an incident-packed five-goal thriller at Ibrox to prevent Celtic claiming the Scottish Premier League title on their arch-rivals’ turf. Goals from Sone Aluko, Andy Little and Lee Wallace downed the Bhoys, who had Cha Du-Ri, Victor Wanyama and manager Neil Lennon sent off.
Terry set to return for Tottenham showdown March 22, 2012 CHELSEA have been handed a fillip following their first defeat in five games, with captain John Terry set to return to the side for tomorrow’s pivotal London derby against Tottenham. Terry missed Wednesday’s 2-1 loss at Manchester City with a calf problem but successfully came through a training session yesterday and looks poised to be [...]
Muamba case may mean more checks March 22, 2012 ENGLISH football’s top doctor says players could be screened for heart irregularities more frequently following Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba’s on-field cardiac arrest. Dr Ian Beasley, the Football Association’s head of medical services, warned fresh funds would have to be raised if checks were to increase. But he suggested the government could pick up the tab, [...]
Improving Chelsea can stake a claim for fourth March 22, 2012 CHELSEA vs TOTTENHAM Tomorrow – 12.45pm Sky Sports 2 ANDRE Villas-Boas must be wondering what his former Chelsea players have been eating for breakfast since he was sacked earlier this month. The Blues have looked a completely different side since Roberto di Matteo took over, winning four of five across all competitions, and almost becoming [...]
Tevez sinks Chelsea on comeback March 22, 2012 Rebel striker sets up Nasri winner in first game for six months as City cut United lead MAN CITY 2 vs CHELSEA 1 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini hailed Carlos Tevez last night after the rebel striker came off the bench to inspire a comeback win that reignited the flagging club’s Premier League title charge. [...]
Vermaelen hauls Gunners above Spurs for first time March 22, 2012 EVERTON 0 vs ARSENAL 1 MANAGER Arsene Wenger last night warned his in-form Arsenal team not to take their foot off the gas after a sixth straight Premier League win lifted them above neighbours Tottenham for the first time this season. Defender Thomas Vermaelen’s first-half header – his second winner in successive matches – hauled [...]
Hughes toasts defining moment after 13-minute treble hoists QPR to safety March 22, 2012 QPR 3 vs LIVERPOOL 2 EUPHORIC QPR manager Mark Hughes last night urged his team to use an incredible three-goal fightback capped by Jamie Mackie’s injury-time winner as a springboard in their fight for Premier League survival. Trailing to Sebastian Coates and Dirk Kuyt strikes with just 13 minutes left, Rangers roared back through Shaun [...]