Ashes tour is not about retribution, says Strauss October 5, 2010 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss insists they will not be on a revenge mission when they travel to Australia for the Ashes this winter. Strauss is one of seven players in the 16-man squad who were on the receiving end of a series whitewash when the contest was last held Down Under, four years ago. But [...]
FULL MONTY October 4, 2010 COLIN MONTGOMERIE spoke of his pride in leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory at Celtic Manor – but then revealed it was only a one-off. The Scot captained the European team to a 14 1/2–13 1/2 victory after one of the most thrilling rounds of singles matches in history. Graeme McDowell was the hero, securing [...]
Adlington leads English medal charge October 4, 2010 OLYMPIC swimming star Rebecca Adlington enjoyed more success as the Commonwealth Games got underway in Delhi yesterday, leading a host of English medals in the pool. Adlington took bronze in the women’s 200m freestyle, an event she is only experimenting with having specialised in longer distances, with Jazz Carlin of Wales grabbing silver. England’s Michael [...]
The best Ryder Cup battle for years October 4, 2010 FOR one reason or another, this Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor will live long in the memory. Not only was it the first time in its 83-year history that it went into a fourth day due to the downpours of Friday and Sunday, but it was also a damn fine spectacle. Not for a long, [...]
Veteran Davies earns shock call-up from Capello October 4, 2010 HE thought his chance had passed, but at the age of 33 Bolton forward Kevin Davies was yesterday handed his first England call-up for next week’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro. Davies was by far the most surprising name in Fabio Capello’s 23-man squad, which also includes teenage Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, despite him being [...]
Europe scent victory after phenomenal fightback October 3, 2010 EUROPE will take a commanding 9 ½-6 ½ lead into today’s historic final session after turning this Ryder Cup on its head with an irrepressible charge yesterday at Celtic Manor. Trailing the United States 6-4 overnight, Colin Montgomerie’s men signalled their determination to reclaim the trophy by winning all but one of the six matches [...]
Pavin defiant as Montgomerie goes for jugular October 3, 2010 UNITED STATES captain Corey Pavin insists his team will fight tooth and nail to retain the Ryder Cup when the decisive singles session gets underway today. The holders are up against it, needing 7 ½ points from the 12 on offer to hang onto the trophy they claimed at Valhalla two years ago. And Europe [...]
Drogba shows Arsenal how to finish as Wenger rues spurned chances October 3, 2010 Chelsea striker keeps up amazing record against Gunners as Blues increase lead at top of the table CHELSEA (2) vs ARSENAL (0) ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger blamed his side’s wastefulness in front of goal after Didier Drogba kept up his incredible scoring record against the Gunners to extend Chelsea’s lead at the top of the [...]
Revealed: The REAL Games October 3, 2010 DIRTY bathrooms, unfinished balconies, a dog’s filthy pawprints on a bed: the images that spread from Delhi across the globe little more than a week ago and told us there was something seriously wrong with preparations for the Commonwealth Games. Coming in the week in which a footbridge collapsed outside the main stadium, injuring dozens [...]
Saracens boss Venter unhappy despite earning revenge over final opponents October 3, 2010 SARACENS (26) vs LEICESTER TIGERS (20) FLY-HALF Derick Hougaard used his boot to great effect again as Saracens earned a measure of revenge for last season’s Premiership final defeat to Leicester. First-half tries from Schalk Brits and Richard Wigglesworth, both converted by former Tigers man Hougaard, helped the home side go in 17-7 up at [...]