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New boy Kolarov backs City to rule Europe

July 25, 2010

MANCHESTER CITY’S latest recruit Aleksandar Kolarov believes the club can become kings of Europe. The Serbian full-back turned down offers from several other clubs to join Roberto Mancini’s men in a £19m deal from Lazio. And the 24-year-old has already set his sights on winning silverware – including the top prize in European football.“The Premier [...]
Miller revels in tough call as Morgan edges Bopara

July 25, 2010

NATIONAL selector Geoff Miller admits he was forced into making a number of difficult decisions on announcing the England squad for Thursday’s first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge. In-form Essex batsman Ravi Bopara was the most notable absentee, losing out to Middlesex’s Eoin Morgan, while fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad got the nod over all-rounder [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF

July 25, 2010

Open success for Langer GOLF: Bernhard Langer showed nerves of steel to card a final round 72 and clinch his first senior Major in the British Seniors Open at Caroustie. The German held off the challenge of American Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin to finish one shot clear on five-under-par to end a run of [...]
Sven back on Fulham radar after Jol blow

July 22, 2010

FULHAM could revive their interest in former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson after a drawn-out attempt to lure Martin Jol from Ajax ended in embarrassing failure yesterday. Ivory Coast coach Eriksson was on the Cottagers’ initial shortlist to replace Roy Hodgson and was said to be aggrieved at the club opting to pursue ex-Spurs boss Jol [...]
I’ll let Milner leave if Man City’s price is right, says O’Neill

July 22, 2010

ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has told James Milner he can leave if Manchester City table an acceptable offer after admitting the sought-after midfielder has asked to leave. Manchester City have had one bid, thought to be worth £20m, turned down by Villa, who are holding out for nearer £30m. But the big-spending Eastlands outfit [...]
Magic man Murali bows out in style

July 22, 2010

SPIN king Muttiah Muralitharan enjoyed a dream farewell to Test cricket in Galle yesterday after claiming his 800th wicket with the very last ball of his career. The Sri Lankan rewrote the history books when he had Indian tail-ender Pragyan Ojha caught by Mahela Jayawardene at slip for his milestone wicket, while helping his country [...]
Alex and Benayoun add to Chelsea’s injury woes

July 22, 2010

CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti has now been handed a triple injury blow ahead of his side’s defence of the Premier League crown. Just 24 hours after goalkeeper Petr Cech was ruled out for the start of the new season with a calf strain, the Italian has now lost defender Alex and new signing Yossi Benayoun [...]
Defiant Schumacher insists he won’t abort comeback and eyes eighth title

July 22, 2010

SEVEN-TIME champion Michael Schumacher has categorically denied he could abort his comeback after an underwhelming first half of the season and confirmed he will definitely race again next year. Schumacher had been tipped to challenge for an eighth title after ending his self-imposed exile and agreeing to drive for the revamped Mercedes team. But the [...]
Oosthuizen goes marching on

July 22, 2010

GOLF: Open champion Louis Oosthuizen picked up where he left off at St Andrews to take a share of the lead going into the second day of the Scandinavian Masters in Stockholm. The South African, who won by seven holes to claim his first Major title last week, shot a five-under-par 67 to join Richard [...]
Torrance stalks leading pack

July 22, 2010

GOLF: City.A.M columnist Sam Torrance shot a steady two-under-par 69 to trail leading trio by two shots after the opening round of the British Seniors Open at Carnoustie. Torrance lies in a tie for seventh while fellow ex-Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer leads the way with a 67. Langer is joined at the top of [...]