Binocular won’t defend Champion Hurdle crown March 13, 2011 BINOCULAR will not defend his Champion Hurdle crown at the Cheltenham Festival tomorrow after trainer Nicky Henderson was forced to withdraw his charge yesterday. On British Horseracing Authority advice, Henderson was forced to withdraw the JP McManus-owned seven-year-old after he tested positive for a legal substance having been treated for an allergy. Henderson said: “He [...]
Richards proves he’s City’s head boy as old rivals United loom in Wembley showdown March 13, 2011 MANCHESTER CITY (1) vs READING (0) ENGLAND defender Micah Richards was the hero as his header booked Manchester City’s first Wembley appearance for 12 years. Richards powered home the winner from David Silva’s corner 16 minutes from time to secure an eagerly-awaited FA Cup semi final clash against Manchester United after the draw had earlier paired the [...]
Controversial Wales try sickens Ireland March 13, 2011 IRELAND winger Keith Earls has joined his team-mates in condemning the wrongly awarded try that cost them victory and handed Wales a 19-13 win in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash. Mike Phillips’ 50th-minute touchdown was allowed to stand despite three offences in the preceding line-out, and it proved decisive as the hosts ended on top [...]
Parisse: Twickenham loss fired Italy heroics March 13, 2011 OVERJOYED Italy captain Sergio Parisse has revealed the pain of a crushing defeat to England was the inspiration behind their landmark RBS 6 Nations triumph over France on Saturday. Italy bravely fought back from 12 points behind to win 22-21 in Rome and achieve arguably their greatest ever result in the competition. And Parisse admitted [...]
Wenger: Season’s not over, it’s still so exciting March 13, 2011 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists his demoralised team’s season is not slipping away, despite seeing them tumble out of a third competition in a fortnight at Old Trafford on Saturday. A 2-0 defeat to Manchester United ended their hopes of lifting the FA Cup, hot on the heels of their elimination from the Champions League [...]
Basketball gets 2012 vote March 13, 2011 Great Britain’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have been given the go-ahead to compete at the London 2012 Olympics. GB and Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng said: “I’m really excited. We’re really happy to get it.”
Aussies into last eight March 13, 2011 Holders Australia advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals after an uninspiring 60-run Group A victory over Kenya.
Investec and Spurs in deal renewal talks March 10, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S Champions League run has so delighted Investec that the South African bank has already held informal talks with the club about extending their shirt sponsorship, just seven months into the contract. Investec agreed an innovative two-year deal thought to be worth £2.5m a season in August which sees its branding emblazoned on Spurs shirts [...]
Haskell demands to see ruthless England March 10, 2011 RBS 6 NATIONS ENGLAND flanker James Haskell insists Martin Johnson’s side must be ruthless against Scotland at Twickenham on Sunday and be prepared for a physical onslaught. The RBS 6 Nations clash marks 100 years since the first meeting between the two rivals at Twickenham with the visitors in search of their first win of [...]
THREE KEY CLASHES | WITH KYRAN BRACKEN March 10, 2011 TOBY FLOOD vs TOBY FLOOD The most crucial battle of the match and Scotland are making a big mistake by picking Jackson at fly-half ahead of the more experienced Dan Parks. Jackson is talented and I’m sure he’ll go on to play many times but Scotland looked dangerous when Parks came on against Ireland. The [...]