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Gunners convinced that Cesc will stay

August 5, 2010

ARSENAL goalkeeping legend Bob Wilson has labelled Barcelona’s offer for Cesc Fabregas as a “joke” and remains convinced the Gunners skipper will stay in north London. World Cup winner Fabregas joined up with his Arsenal team-mates yesterday for the first time this summer and took his place in the line up for the official team [...]
Chinese link throws Liverpool takeover battle into confusion

August 5, 2010

THE BATTLE to take over Liverpool FC was thrown into further confusion last night after a denial linking the Chinese government with involvement was later dismissed as fake. Reports yesterday claimed Chinese businessman Kenny Huang was fronting a bid backed by the China Investment Corporation (CIC) ?– the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Huang, who had [...]
Cole dazzles Kop as Reds coast to easy Europa win

August 5, 2010

LIVERPOOL (2) vs RABOTNICKI (0) JOE COLE sparkled on his debut as Liverpool eased their way into the Europa League play-off draw with a comfortable victory over Rabotnicki. The England midfielder crossed for David Ngog to head home his third goal of the tie and then hit the woodwork himself as the Reds enjoyed a [...]
Strauss’ backing for Pietersen and Cook

August 5, 2010

ANDREW STRAUSS has backed under-fire duo Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook to get among the runs and fire England to victory in the second Test with Pakistan. Both top-order batsmen are desperate for runs as the battle for places hots up ahead of the Ashes series with Australia this winter. Pietersen goes into the Edgbaston [...]
Double champ Farah targets African elite

August 5, 2010

LONG distance king Mo Farah insists his European double gold is just the kick-start he needs for a crack at the Africans. The 27-year-old won the hearts of the nation last week by leading Great Britain to a best ever European Championships campaign with gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m in Barcelona. Despite earning [...]
Ennis out for rest of the season

August 5, 2010

ATHLETICS: European heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis has brought her 2010 season to an end as she begins her preparations for London 2012. Ennis, 24, will sit out both the London Grand Prix and the Commonwealth Games to focus on her next major aim – the 2011 World Championships. “This is absolutely the right decision for [...]
Tiger tamed at Firestone

August 5, 2010

GOLF: World No1 Tiger Woods is in danger of missing the cut in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational after shooting a four-over-par 74 at Firestone. Defending champion Woods is 10 shots behind overnight leader Bubba Watson, while Phil Mickelson, who could replace Woods as world No1, shot a 66. Rory McIlroy is top Briton with a 68.
Sehwag fires up India

August 5, 2010

CRICKET: Virender Sehwag claimed two Sri Lankan wickets as India took a slight lead in the third and final Test in Colombo. Resuming on 180-2, the tourists rallied to 436 all out – a lead of 11 – before Sehwag reduced the Sri Lankans to 45-2 with the wickets of opening pair Tillakaratne Dishan and [...]
Buyers pull their weight in Liverpool tug-of-war

August 4, 2010

THE battle to take over the keys of Liverpool FC was thrown into confusion last night after a contrasting day of counter claims and denials from potential buyers. Chinese businessman Kenny Huang began the day in pole position after admitting on Monday he had been locked in talks with the club’s major creditors, Royal Bank [...]
We’ll go bust if we lose in court, say Portsmouth

August 4, 2010

PORTSMOUTH say they could go out of business if they lose their court case against the tax authorities today. HM Revenue & Customs are challenging a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) to allow the club to come out of administration, claiming it is owed £13m more than the £24m stated by the club’s administrators. And Portsmouth’s [...]