Woods and Donald eyeing 2016 golf chance
The world's top golfers are fully focused on this week's British Open but just eight days before the start of the London Games they are relishing the chance to join the Olympic party in 2016. Golf will...
View ArticlePearce to make Sturridge call after Brazil game
Britain's soccer coach Stuart Pearce will make a final call on the fitness of Daniel Sturridge after his team's friendly against Brazil on Friday as the Chelsea striker continues to recover from viral...
View ArticleLondon taking 'terror threat seriously'
Craig Reedie, one of the architects of London 2012's successful bid for the Olympics, said Thursday that the security threat in the British capital was more significant than at most previous Games....
View ArticleBin Hammam's life ban overturned by CAS
Former Fifa presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has won his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a life ban from all soccer-related activity over bribery allegations....
View ArticleCook, Trott put England on top
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott steered England into a strong position after the early loss of captain Andrew Strauss on the opening day of the first Test match against South Africa at the Oval on...
View ArticleWise old Watson shows young bucks who is boss
American eight-times major champion Tom Watson is 15 years older than the combined age of Ryo Ishikawa and Martin Kaymer but he showed them who was still the boss in the British Open first round on...
View ArticleWestwood struggles to keep on straight and narrow
Lee Westwood admitted he was struggling to hit the ball straight after carding a disappointing three-over 73 in the British Open first round on Thursday. The world number three, normally one of the...
View ArticleWoods signals intent with masterful putting display
It was by no means the best round Tiger Woods has played in a British Open but worryingly for the rest of the field the 14-times major winner putted superbly on slow greens to begin his title bid with...
View ArticleNadal out of London Games with knee injury
Olympic champion Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the London Games because of injury deprived the tournament of one of its biggest attractions and left Spain reeling on Thursday. The gold medal winner in...
View ArticleDi Matteo confirms Chelsea in Moses talks
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed Chelsea are in talks with Wigan in a bid to sign Nigeria forward Victor Moses. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claimed earlier this week that he had rejected a bid from...
View ArticleCavendish wins 'gift' from Wiggins
With a little help from Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish showed he had lost none of his sprinting flair to clinch the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Friday. Winner of the second stage in Belgium...
View ArticleIOC's Rogge promises 'great' London Games
The London Olympics will be a "great Games" and will not be affected by poor weather or last-minute disruptions, International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge said on Friday after arriving a...
View ArticleIndia's Bhajji furious over 'wicketless' jibe
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday hit out at the country's media after a news report noted his wicketless bowling in recent County matches in England. Harbhajan, out of India's team since an...
View ArticleMan Utd trigger bidding war for Arsenal's Van Persie
Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Friday that Manchester United have made a bid for unsettled Arsenal striker Robin van Persie. Ferguson made his move for van Persie after the Netherlands international,...
View ArticleSouth Africa fight back against England
South Africa fought back against England on the second day of the first Test on Friday, first with the ball and then the bat, to close on 86 for one after bowling England out for 385. Captain Graeme...
View ArticleHigher stakes in Interface Ramadan Cup
The stakes are getting higher and the incentives greater for cricketers showcasing their talent in the UAE with the richest Ramadan tournament set to get under way at the ICC Global Cricket Academy...
View ArticleMan Utd ready to unleash Japanese ninja
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed new-boy Shinji Kagawa will start Manchester United's pre-season encounter with Ajax Cape Town on Saturday. The £17 million summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund was...
View ArticleOscar to decide Chelsea move after Olympics
Brazil midfielder Oscar has confirmed he has had a medical with Chelsea, but will delay his decision on whether or not to sign for the Champions League winners until after the Olympics. The 20-year-old...
View ArticleSao Paulo demand £50m for Moura from Man Utd
Brazilian club Sao Paulo have demanded Manchester United increase their offer for Lucas Moura to a staggering £50 million, according to the Daily Mail. The midfield ace, who is currently in England...
View ArticleLate birdies bring out the Tiger roar
Tiger Woods's second round at the British Open was progressing in a very predictable manner on a warm and still Friday afternoon until he reached the 16th hole. Iron into fairway, iron on to green and...
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