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Haye could earn $120m to turn his back on Britain

November 10, 2009

NEW WBA heavyweight champion David Haye could take a share of a whopping $120m purse if he turns his back on Wembley and opts to go stateside for a unification bout with one of the Klitschko brothers. Many of the world’s top venues have been clamouring to host a 2010 super-fight since Haye became Britain’s [...]
‘Look good, feel good, play good it’s the secret of my success’

November 10, 2009

“LOOK good, feel good, play good” wouldn’t exactly be the mantra for too many sporting champions, but for golfing hero Ian Poulter, it appears to be working a treat. Victory in the Singapore Open a fortnight ago has propelled the 33-year-old to a career-high 13th in the world rankings while all but securing his place [...]
Sir Nick sees dreams come true after receiving knighthood from the Queen

November 10, 2009

SIX-TIME major winner Sir Nick Faldo spoke of his honour at being knighted by the Queen at a ceremony at Windsor Castle yesterday. The 52-year-old was handed the accolade for his achievements in golf, which make him the most successful British player in the modern era. “I had dreams as a young boy of being [...]
Rory targets Westwood and a place in history

November 10, 2009

RORY MCILROY has Lee Westwood in his sights as he bids to become the youngest ever No1 in European Tour history. With two events to play, the 20-year-old lies second, just €52,321 behind Westwood, in the Race To Dubai rankings after his brilliant fourth place finish at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai last week. [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF

November 10, 2009

All Black Carter hit with banRUGBY UNION: New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will miss Saturday’s Test against Italy after being handed a one-match ban. The All Black, who was punished for a high tackle on Martin Roberts in last week’s win against Wales, will return to face England at Twickenham on 21 November. Carter, who [...]
Haye all set for Wembley showdown

November 9, 2009

DAVID HAYE is setting his sights on a huge Wembley showdown with one of the Klitschko brothers next summer in a fight already being billed as the biggest in heavyweight history. Britain’s new heavyweight king is in talks with Wembley chiefs over a possible unification bout with champions Vitali or Wladimir after winning the WBA [...]
Hamilton Sr: Lewis is keen on Kimi deal

November 9, 2009

LEWIS HAMILTON’S father has rubbished suggestions the British driver does not want Kimi Raikkonen to join him at McLaren. Raikkonen is tipped to move to McLaren next season, having been released by Ferrari with a year left on his contract. Reports had suggested Lewis Hamilton was opposed to the move, but his dad Anthony Hamilton [...]
My title win went to wire; Race to Dubai will too

November 9, 2009

TOUCHING down on British soil yesterday as the European Seniors Tour Order of Merit winner for a third time was a feeling I’m barely able to put into words. Winning the first two in 2005 and 2006 was mind-blowing enough, but to reclaim the title from a great champion like Ian Woosnam, and with the [...]
Swann: KP may have to fight for place

November 9, 2009

GRAEME SWANN insists England team-mate Kevin Pietersen is by no means assured of a place in the team when he makes his long-awaited return from injury. Pietersen joins up with the England squad in South Africa tomorrow after recovering from the Achilles tendon injury which ruled him out of the last three Ashes Tests in [...]
England call uncapped Doran-Jones into squad

November 9, 2009

THE SCALE of England’s injury crisis was laid bare last night when manager Martin Johnson called up Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones. Doran-Jones, who will act as cover for Bath’s David Wilson ahead of Saturday’s clash with Argentina, has represented England Under-18s as well as Ireland Under-19s and Under-21s. But he has scant Premiership experience, having [...]