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Drogba on target for Ivory Coast

January 22, 2012

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba ensured Ivory Coast got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start by scoring the only goal of their opening Group B clash against Sudan. It took the Elephants 39 minutes to break down Sudan, with Drogba heading home Salomon Kalou’s cross. Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso in [...]
Olazabal rolls back the years

January 22, 2012

Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal defied his world ranking of 596 to secure an impressive sixth placed finish at the Volvo Golf Champions at Fancourt Links in Western Cape. The Spaniard, 45, who hasn’t won a tournament for seven years, finished on eight under, four shots behind winner Branden Grace, who beat Ernie [...]
Pakistan rub salt in wound with England ‘easy’ taunts

January 19, 2012

PAKISTAN captain Misbah-ul-Haq taunted England’s demoralised batsmen last night by claiming his side’s astonishing 10-wicket victory in the first Test in Dubai was “easy”. The tourists started day three hopeful of limiting Pakistan to a first innings lead of just over 100, but a spirited rearguard effort from Adnan Akmal (61) ensured England began their [...]
Murray wary of leftie Llodra

January 19, 2012

Brit glides past Roger-Vasselin to set up third-round clash with quicksilver veteran HE MAY not be a wild card under by strict tennis definitions but Michael Llodra stands out from most professionals on the circuit – and Britain’s Andy Murray admits he will pose a singular threat when they collide tomorrow at the Australian Open. [...]
Robshaw favourite to lead England as Wood ruled out

January 19, 2012

HARLEQUINS back-rower Chris Robshaw appears destined to skipper England for the start of next month’s Six Nations after his principal rival for the role, Tom Wood, was yesterday ruled out of the tournament’s first two matches with a toe injury. England begin their Six Nations defence at Murrayfield against Scotland on 4 February before a [...]
Villas-Boas: Terry OK to play in QPR showdown

January 19, 2012

CHELSEA boss Andre Villas-Boas insists he has no qualms about fielding captain John Terry in next week’s powderkeg FA Cup tie with QPR. The Blues return to Loftus Road on Saturday week, four days before Terry is due in court over claims he racially abused Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in October. But, asked whether he [...]
Idowu gold medal boost after champ Evora injured

January 19, 2012

BRITISH triple-jump star Phillips Idowu’s hopes of claiming gold at London 2012 have received a boost after reigning Olympic champion Nelson Evora was ruled out. Portuguese Evora, who beat Idowu into silver medal position in Beijing four years ago, suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture on his right shinbone while training. “Given the necessary [...]
Brave Clarke vying for best comeback of 2011 honour

January 19, 2012

THERE was no more heart-warming sporting moment in 2011 than Darren Clarke’s victory in the Open Championship. At the age of 42, at his 20th attempt, the odds were decidedly stacked against him. His victory came at the end of difficult personal time for him following the death of his wife four years earlier. As [...]
Rangers agree Taiwo deal

January 19, 2012

FOOTBALL: New QPR manager Mark Hughes has stepped up his January recruitment drive by agreeing a deal to bring AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo to Loftus Road. Hughes is keen to strengthen his defence after succeeding Neil Warnock as manager, with Chelsea stopper Alex and Manchester City’s Nedum Onuoha also on his radar.
Ashton confirms Sarries switch

January 19, 2012

RUGBY UNION: Saracens have completed the signing of Northampton and England wing Chris Ashton on a “long-term” contract. The 24-year-old, whose Saints deal expires in the summer, will join the current Premiership champions for the 2012-13 campaign.