Wenger defends selection as Arsenal crash out January 24, 2010 ARSENE WENGER insisted he had no choice but to field a weakened side as Arsenal’s FA Cup hopes were crushed by plucky Stoke. With forthcoming league games against Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool in mind, Wenger opted to field a youthful side fronted by 35-year-old Sol Campbell, who was making his second debut. [...]
Tevez rant over Neville was ‘lost in translation’, says Kia January 24, 2010 CARLOS TEVEZ’S agent Kia Joorabchian says the Manchester City striker’s remarks towards former team-mate Gary Neville were “lost in translastion” while accusing Neville of showing a lack of class and respect. Tevez reportedly branded Neville a “boot-licker” and a “moron” following a heated Carling Cup semi-final derby at Eastlands last week where Tevez scored both [...]
Murray sets up Nadal clash January 24, 2010 BRITAIN’S No1 Andy Murray set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with defending champion Rafael Nadal after outwitting American giant John Isner in the Australian Open. The 22-year-old fifth seed displayed an impressive combination of brains and brawn to overcome the threat of 6ft 9in Isner and win through 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 in a little [...]
Saints left to fly the flag for England January 24, 2010 NORTHAMPTON will lock horns with old foes Munster again after being left to carry the English flag alone in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. The Saints qualified for the last eight as one of the best runners up after finishing behind the two-time champions in the Pool stages. But Jim Mallinder’s men are back on the [...]
Kaymer’s eyeing Ryder Cup spot after Abu Dhabi win January 24, 2010 MARTIN KAYMER is hoping a second Abu Dhabi Golf Championship title can pave the way for a debut Ryder Cup appearance. The 25-year-old birdied the final hole to edge out England’s Ian Poulter and reclaim the title he won in 2008. That year, Kaymer just missed out on a place in Nick Faldo’s Ryder Cup [...]
Bangladesh tail frustrate India January 24, 2010 CRICKET: Number eight batsman Mohammad Mahmudullah made a brilliant unbeaten 96 to help Bangladesh recover from 51-5 to make 233 in the second Test with India in Dhaka. Ishant Sharma took 4-66 and Zaheer Khan 3-62, giving the Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir plenty to work with. They made a quick-fire 69-0 from [...]
Hosts Aussies blast Pakistan January 24, 2010 CRICKET: Shane Watson and Cameron White both hit half centuries to help Australia to a 140-run victory over Pakistan in the second ODI in Sydney. Watson (69) and White (55) helped the hosts to 267-6 before the Aussie bowlers took the Pakistan batsman to the sword. Captain Mohammad Yousuf hit 58 but Clint McKay, playing [...]
Sky’s the limit for Brailsford January 24, 2010 CYCLING: Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford insisted his new team had “arrived” on the circuit after celebrating a one-two in the final stage of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. Australian Chris Sutton held of New Zealand’s Greg Henderson to help the Sky team to a second Tour victory. Germany’s Andre Greipel finished fifth to [...]
Solwhit charges to Irish Hurdle January 24, 2010 RACING: Solwhit is the new 7-2 favourite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March after powering to an impressive victory in the Irish equivalent at Leopardstown. The Charles Byrnes-trained 5-6 favourite ran on strongly for a four-and-a-half-length victory over Donnas Palm, who edged out Sublimity for second. Second-favourite Celestial Halo, ridden by Ruby Walsh, [...]
Colts clinch Superbowl place January 24, 2010 AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Indianapolis Colts clinched the AFC Championship and won through to Superbowl XLIV after rallying a 30-17 victory over New York Jets at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Quarterback Perry Manning threw three touchdown passes as the Colts fought back from a four-point half-time deficit to clinch a second Superbowl place in four years. Wide receiver Pierre [...]