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Tunnel melee at Hamilton

December 6, 2009

FOOTBALL: Scottish chiefs have launched a probe into a tunnel bust-up after Hamilton’s bad-tempered win over Hearts yesterday. Hearts had two men sent off and another two dismissed after the scuffle, while Accies had one man effectively red carded after the final whistle.
Aussie star in burglary charge

December 6, 2009

RUGBY UNION: Australia centre Quade Cooper has been charged with burglary after it was alleged he robbed a house on the Gold Coast. Queensland Reds player Cooper, who featured on Australia’s recent tour of Britain and Ireland, will appear in court on Friday.
Spain win fourth Davis Cup

December 6, 2009

TENNIS: Spain whitewashed the Czech Republic 5-0 to successfully defend the Davis Cup. World No2 Rafael Nadal was among the winners as Spain sealed their fourth title.
Irish raider Big Zeb to stay upright and land Sandown’s Tingle Creek

December 3, 2009

I’M NOT SURE how much more rain Sandown Park will be able to take ahead of tomorrow’s Tingle Creek meeting, so keep a close eye on the weather. However, if the forecast biblical storms do stay away, then Irish raider BIG ZEB looks the pick in the feature contest. Colm Murphy’s dual Grade One winner [...]
the INSIDER

December 3, 2009

THE FIELDS for novice chases tend to be small once again this year. The handicapper and the authorities need to revisit the way they are rating animals as this can’t go on much longer. The 1.35pm at Exeter today is a point in case but at least this looks like a competitive affair. Overclear put [...]
Chelsea hold all the aces as City try to find a spark

December 3, 2009

MANCHESTER CITY vs CHELSEA TOMORROW, 5.30PM ESPN THE pressure continues to mount on Mark Hughes after a record-equalling seventh straight Premier League draw against Hull last weekend. Man City did beat Arsenal’s youth team in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night and they have still only lost one Premier League game this season, but the [...]
Matchmaker Parnevik hits out at Woods

December 3, 2009

WORLD No1 Tiger Woods’ troubles have deepened after he was subjected to a stinging personal rebuke by fellow player Jesper Parnevik, the man whose former nanny Elin went on to become Woods’ wife. Woods, 33, has been the subject of intense scrutiny in recent days amid allegations of extramarital affairs, and on Wednesday issued a [...]
Strauss wants 3-1 series win

December 3, 2009

ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss is hoping the rain holds off so his team can seal a historic triumph over South Africa in style today. With a 2-1 lead heading into the final match, even a washout would see England become only the second side to beat the Proteas in a one-day series on their own [...]
NO MAUR TENNIS FOR AMELIE

December 3, 2009

FORMER Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo has called time on her career at the age of 30, admitting: “I don’t want to train any more.” The French former world No1 triumphed at both SW19 and the Australian Open in 2006 but has not played since this year’s US Open. She said yesterday: “It’s a bit sad, [...]
Sehwag sets sights on history

December 3, 2009

CRICKET: India’s Virender Sehwag is on course to become the first batsman ever to hit three triple centuries in Tests after finishing day two of the third Test with Sri Lanka on an unbeaten 284. Sehwag hit 40 fours and seven sixes on his way to the fastest ever 250 in Test cricket. Indeed, only [...]