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Tresco a fan of Pietersen promotion

February 24, 2011

FORMER England opener Marcus Trescothick believes the decision to promote Kevin Pietersen to the top of the or der could be a masterstroke, but wouldn’t be surprised if it took until the knockout stages of the World Cup for KP to master the role. Pietersen made an uncharacteristically sluggish 39 from 61 balls against Holland [...]
Liverpool and City progress in Europe

February 24, 2011

A LATE Dirk Kuyt header booked Liverpool’s place in the last 16 of the Europa League as the Reds overcame a stubborn Sparta Prague at Anfield. Kuyt guided in an 86th minute Raul Meireles corner as the home side finally converted one of their chances. Meanwhile, Manchester City also made it through to the last [...]
Redknapp: Bale could be fit for Milan clash

February 24, 2011

TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale could make his comeback against AC?Milan in the Champions League, according to his manager Harry Redknapp. Bale has missed the last month with a back injury but could have recovered by the time the Serie A leaders come to town on 9 March. Redknapp said: “He’s back in training today so [...]
Big test for England centres

February 24, 2011

FRANCE boss Marc Lievremont has aimed a few shots across the bows by accusing the English of arrogance ahead of tomorrow RBS 6 Nations match, but the players know that’s all just hype. They’re also accustomed to it; whenever they pull on the shirt and no matter who they’re playing the opposition want to rip [...]
South Africa on the march

February 24, 2011

CRICKET: South Africa got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a crushing seven-wicket win over West Indies in Delhi. Leg-spinner Imran Tahir took 4-41 on debut, while AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten century as the Proteas reached their victory target of 223 with over seven overs to spare.
Westwood and McIlroy are out

February 24, 2011

GOLF: World No1 Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy were both beaten at the WGC Match Play. Westwood lost by one hole to Nick Watney, while McIlroy lost 8&7 to American Ben Crane.
Cipriani to be investigated

February 24, 2011

RUGBY UNION: Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is to be investigated by his club, Melbourne Rebels, after an alleged incident in a nightclub. “We are looking into it and will speak to Danny today but we won’t be making any statement about it before the game [against ACT Brumbies today],” said a Rebels spokesman.
WIN AND A PRAYER

February 23, 2011

ARSENAL1 vs STOKE 0 ARSENAL captain Cesc Fabregas last night vowed to win his race to be fit for Sunday’s Carling Cup final after injuries to him and Theo Walcott soured a victory over Stoke that lifted the Gunners to within one point of Premier League leaders Manchester United. Fabregas (right) was taken off with [...]
Fergie seeks home comfort

February 23, 2011

MARSEILLE 0 vs MANCHESTER UTD 0 MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson hopes home advantage will have a decisive say in the outcome of his side’s delicately poised last 16 Champions League tie against Marseille. The French champions managed to avoid the concession of an away goal but failed to force United goalkeeper Edwin van [...]
Cech: Blues still on for a double

February 23, 2011

CHELSEA goalkeeper Petr Cech is refusing to give up on an unlikely Champions League and Premier League double this season, despite the Blues’ four-month malaise. Europe’s biggest prize has consistently eluded the west Londoners even during their trophy-laden recent years, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men are as close to mid-table as they are top-flight leaders Manchester [...]