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Reds stunned in a right royal upset

January 13, 2010

After extra time. Score after 90 minutes 1-1 LIVERPOOL (1) VS READING (2) LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez questioned Reading’s equaliser after seeing his side’s wretched season lurch to a new low with elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of the Championship strugglers. A Ryan Bertrand own goal put the Reds ahead but a [...]
Strauss eyes winning finale

January 13, 2010

ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss has warned his side not to rely on another heroic batting display this weekend as they go in search of a famous series victory over South Africa in Johannesburg. The tourists lead the Proteas 1-0 going into today’s fourth and final Test, but only thanks to the heroics of last man [...]
Hape and Ashton get England chance

January 13, 2010

MARTIN JOHNSON is banking on two rugby league converts to fire England into an exciting new era. Former New Zealand international Shontayne Hape and Northampton winger Chris Ashton are the two new faces in a 32-man elite performance squad for the Six Nations Championship. But there is no place for fly-half Danny Cipriani and versatile [...]
Adebayor not ready to return

January 13, 2010

MANCHESTER City striker Emmanuel Adebayor admits he has been unable to eat as he struggles to come to terms with the machine gun attack on him and his Togo team-mates. Adebayor’s press officer was one of three men killed in the ambush on the Togo team bus as they travelled to the Africa Cup of [...]
Hatton announces comeback and at least one more fight

January 13, 2010

FORMER two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton has vowed to go out on a triumphant note after confirming he will return to the ring this year. Hatton’s future has been in doubt since a crushing defeat to Manny Pacquiao in May, but had appeared to be leaning towards one final bout before hanging up his gloves [...]
Tourists on brink of a top-notch victory

January 13, 2010

FINALLY, after six or seven weeks of character-building and good old-fashioned hard graft, this is it. The fourth and final Test in Johannesburg, starting this morning, is simply a massive game for Andrew Strauss’ men, who, against all odds, have battled their way into a position to win a truly top-notch away series victory against [...]
I may not have experience in top flight but I can do job, says Laws

January 13, 2010

INCOMING Burnley manager Brian Laws has told critics that his lack of Premier League experience will not hinder his mission to keep the Clarets in the top flight. Laws, who began his playing career at Turf Moor, yesterday returned to the club to sign a contract to succeed Owen Coyle until summer 2012. The 48-year-old, [...]
Ferrari warning to Schumacher

January 13, 2010

FERRARI’S boss has backed their latest star Fernando Alonso to ruin the comeback of the team’s former driver Michael Schumacher. Schumacher, 41, is preparing for his first season since 2006 having ended self-imposed exile and signed for Mercedes GP. The seven-time champion is set to renew his rivalry with Alonso, the man who ended his [...]
Italian enters West Ham bid war

January 13, 2010

FOOTBALL: Cagliari president Massimo Cellino emerged last night as a possible fourth bidder for West Ham. Former Birmingham owners David Gold and David Sullivan, finance company Intermarket and Air Asia founder Tony Fernandes also want to buy the club from CB Holdings, who want £100m. Meanwhile the Hammers will discover tomorrow what punishment they face [...]
Kauto Star-Denman duel looms

January 13, 2010

RACING: Stablemates Kauto Star and Denman are set for another head-to-head in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after heading a list of 27 runners for the 19 March race. Kauto Star will be aiming to emulate Golden Miller, Cottage Rake, Arkle and Best Mate with a third Gold Cup victory, but will have fierce competition from [...]