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Tiger wanted to quit for army career, says coach

February 29, 2012

FORMER world No1 Tiger Woods considered walking away from the game that made him the highest-earning sportsperson in the world for a humble career in the army, according to his former coach. Hank Haney says 14-time Major winner Woods, whose father Earl fought for the United States in Vietnam, made plans to quit and join [...]
Lancaster likes Farrell at No10

February 29, 2012

ENGLAND head coach Stuart has indicated he will maintain a midfield combination spearheaded by fly-half Owen Farrell for the Six Nations clash with France next Saturday. Farrell, 20, impressed in last week’s defeat against Wales at No10 in place of his Saracen’s team-mate Charlie Hodgson, while Manu Tuilagi and Brad Barritt prospered at centre. “We’re [...]
Arsenal target Podolski can go

February 29, 2012

ARSENAL target Lukas Podolski will be allowed to leave Cologne at the end of the season, according to the Bundesliga club’s manager Stale Solbakken. The German striker is reported to have already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who yesterday announced they will play a pre-season friendly against Manchester City at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium on [...]
Murray to face Berdych in Dubai

February 29, 2012

TENNIS: British No1 Andy Murray overcame Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli in round two of the Dubai Championships. Murray, who won 6-3, 6-4, will play Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals.
Ireland unchanged for France

February 29, 2012

RUGBY UNION: Ireland trio Rob Kearney, Gordon D’Arcy, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have all overcome injuries and feature in an unchanged side that will face France in Saturday’s rearranged Six Nations match in Paris. For Les Bleus, meanwhile, Clement Poitrenaud comes in at full-back for Maxime Medard while Julien Bonnaire replaces Louis Picamoles.
Pearce and England set for acid test

February 28, 2012

Interim boss and fringe players can take a step towards the Euros by impressing against Holland ENGLAND vs HOLLAND ENGLAND caretaker manager Stuart Pearce has urged his squad to cast aside the negativity surrounding the state of the national team and use tonight’s friendly against Holland to make concrete cases for Euro 2012 selection. Without [...]
Test axe cruel but it’s not the last we’ll see of Morgan

February 28, 2012

ENGLAND’S selectors displayed a hitherto unseen ruthless streak yesterday when they announced Eoin Morgan had been axed from the Test squad that will tour Sri Lanka next month. Clearly Morgan struggled out in Abu Dhabi and Dubai against Pakistan’s spinners, averaging just over 13 from three Tests, but he was hardly alone there and considering [...]
Struggling Villa announce record losses of £54m

February 28, 2012

ASTON VILLA risk falling foul of European Financial Fair Play rules after the Premier League side yesterday announced record annual losses of £54m. Villa confirmed the overall loss for the year up to 31 May 2011 represents a significant increase from £37.6m, but does not incorporate the £37m the club recouped in player sales following [...]
Cipriani set for Sale as fly-half eyes resurrection

February 28, 2012

ENGLAND outcast Danny Cipriani is poised to confirm his return to the Premiership with Sale as the wayward star looks to resurrect his international career – just days after his latest off-field scrape. Cipriani, who has been playing for Melbourne Rebels in the southern hemisphere’s Super 15 league since 2010, is believed to be in [...]
Hart flattered to be candidate for captaincy

February 28, 2012

GOALKEEPER Joe Hart admits captaining England would be “amazing” but insists it is still “a long way off” for the Manchester City No1. Hart (inset) has been touted as a possible skipper for tonight’s friendly against Holland, a notion lent credibility by his nomination for media duties on the eve of the match. But he [...]