Steve Lambert Editor (Sport) Ex-England Captain Rio Ferdinand and current England manager Roy Hodgson have joined the Football Association Commission in an attempt to improve the current squad that is looking forward to the World Cup finals next year in Brazil. Hodgson, who has a wealth of managerial experience, will provide a valuable asset in the attempt to improve the national squad to a level where they could become a genuine challenger for the European […]
Richard Wanekeya, Correspondent (Sport) Defending champions New Zealand rammed in from behind to claim the HSBC Sevens World Series 2013/14 opener at the Gold Coast in Robina after beating hosts Australia 40-19 in the final. Trailing 12-0, it looked as though New Zealand was set for the third successive Main Cup final defeat at Skilled Park, but tries from debutant Ambrose Curtis, Tomasi Cama, David Raikuna, Waisake Naholo and Joe Webber assured a win for […]
Steve Lambert Editor (Sport) The qualifying stages of the World Cup have come to a close and we now know the nine teams from Europe that are certain to be at the finals next year in Brazil. Meanwhile, another eight second-placed teams have been given a last chance to get through, having to wait until next month to compete in the play offs. In Group A, already champions Belgium had to make do with […]
Randi Karangizi, Correspondent (Europe) LONDON – The world was gripped by the disappearance of a British toddler, Madeleine McCann, in May 2007, whilst her family was on Holiday in Praia da Luz Resort in The Algrave region of Portugal. Previous investigations were heavily reliant on the evidence provided by Jane Tanner, a friend of the McCann’s, who saw a man carrying a child within proximity of the McCann’s apartment at about 9pm. Thus, the […]
Ben Campbell, Correspondent (Sport) Sir Bradley Wiggins returned to his form that earned him a golden 2012 last week at the Tour of Britain, taking the crown by 26 seconds from Danish rider Martin Elmiger. After a glittering 2012, Wiggins has endured a difficult 2013, as Chris Froome was selected to lead Team Sky’s ultimately successful assault on a second consecutive Tour de title, and illness leading to his withdrawal from the 2013 Giro […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Australia has dropped controversial opener David Warner for the upcoming limited overs leg of their tour of England. Warner, 26, who was painted as the pantomime villain before and during the recently concluded Ashes series, will be replaced by Aaron Finch at the top of the batting order for Australia. It is a decision that surprises many in the cricketing world, mostly because of the attacking instinct Warner offers in the […]
Tom Parry-Jones, Correspondent (Sport) CHESTER-LE-STREET — England had the typical British summer weather to thank as they limped to a draw against Australia on Monday to retain the Ashes after just 14 days of cricket — the fastest Ashes victory in 108 years. After amassing 527 runs in their first innings and then bowling England out for 368, Australia batted on to the end of the fourth day to set England a target of […]
Steve Lambert, (Editor) Sport After a summer with no European or World Cup football, English fans are anticipating with baited breath the beginnings of the 2013/14 campaign this month. Although Premier League fans will have to wait for more than a week for their clubs to kick off, the Championship has already seen action this weekend with ex-Premier League sides Wigan, QPR and Reading all chalking up wins in their quest to bounce straight […]
Tom Parry-Jones, Correspondent (Sport) England opened up an almost unassailable lead in this year’s Ashes series last week with a comprehensive 347-run victory over Australia at Lord’s. After bowling the Australians out for 128 in the first innings, England scored 349/7 declared in their second innings, anchored by Joe Root’s 180 – his maiden Test century. This practically guaranteed victory, with Australia set a target of 583 runs to win. It was a total […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin led India to their second ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday afternoon, defeating tournament hosts England in a rain affected match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Reduced to 20 overs a side after constant drizzle and heavy downpours throughout the afternoon, England were set a total of 130 to win their first ODI trophy. With Ravi Bopara and Eoin Morgan at the crease with […]
