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Findlay just too good for Jenkins

June 19, 2011

Britain’s Helen Jenkins lost to Canada’s Paula Findlay in a sprint finish for the second consecutive race at the latest World Series event in Kitzbuhel. Jenkins said: “I am happy with second. Sarah is so strong.” On Saturday, Britain’s Alistair Brownlee led from start to finish to follow up his success in Madrid with another [...]
Warriors return to the summit

June 19, 2011

A hat-trick from Matt King helped Warrington back to the top of the Super League table as they returned to winning ways at Craven Park with a 22-16 success against Hull KR.
McIlroy puts Masters hell behind him to lead US Open

June 16, 2011

NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIlroy showed no ill effects from his Masters meltdown at Augusta to take the US Open by storm as he finished his first round at Congressional three shots ahead of the field. McIlroy led after 52 holes in Georgia back in April before blowing his chances with a final round 80, and [...]
Wilkins: Chelsea must pay up for wonderful Modric

June 16, 2011

FORMER Chelsea No2 Ray Wilkins has welcomed the club’s pursuit of Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, but admits their initial offer of £22m was far too low. The Blues are mulling whether to submit an improved bid for the Croatia midfielder after seeing their opening gambit rebuffed on Wednesday and yesterday called “ridiculous” by Spurs manager [...]
FA make cup final pledge after agreeing £24m Budweiser deal

June 16, 2011

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION chiefs insist they are attempting to restore the FA Cup final’s status as a stand-alone event, amid fresh concerns it could be sidelined again for the next two seasons. Last month’s showpiece was moved forward and played on the same day as the penultimate round of Premier League fixtures, prompting leading figures in [...]
Barca chief warns Arsenal: Fabregas is worth less than 12 months ago

June 16, 2011

BARCELONA have cast further doubt on the prospect of Cesc Fabregas leaving Arsenal for his native Catalonia this summer by insisting his value has fallen over the last 12 months. The European Champions say they are not prepared to offer the £35m they tabled for Fabregas last year because the 24-year-old – who made just [...]
England lifted by impressive Rose Bowl comebacks for Anderson and Tremlett

June 16, 2011

ENGLAND seamer Chris Tremlett returned to the Rose Bowl yesterday and gave those fans who braved the elements reason to cheer as Sri Lanka’s batting wavered on a rain hit first day of the third Test. The 6ft 7in quick in tandem with James Anderson, who was making his comeback from a side injury, took [...]
Fame And Glory for O’Brien

June 16, 2011

Ballydoyle trainer celebrates Gold Cup and targets success at Longchamp THE AIDAN O’BRIEN trained Fame And Glory will head for the Arc De Triomphe in October full of confidence after landing a major gamble to take the Ascot Gold Cup on day three of the Royal meeting. The son of Montjeu was trimmed to 11/8 [...]
Hantuchova overpowers Venus

June 16, 2011

TENNIS: Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams’ preparations for another SW19 title suffered a blow yesterday when she lost 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to Daniela Hantuchova in the quarter-finals of the AEGON International at Eastbourne. Williams, who has just returned from a lengthy injury absence, is seeded 23 for next week’s grand slam.
Bruins win sparks Canucks riot

June 16, 2011

ICE HOCKEY: Rampaging Vancouver Canucks fans torched cars, stabbed people and looted shops in a night of devastating riots after their team lost the deciding match of the Stanley Cup finals 4-0 to the Boston Bruins. Police used tear gas in the streets of the Canadian city for the first time since 1994, when similar [...]