Australias Ashes preparation falls short
The Australian cricket teams preparations for the Ashes series against England is falling way short of what is normally expected for such a high-profile series, feels columnist Peter Roebuck.
Fitzgerald won’t get reunion with Moss
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Larry Fitzgerald Jr. had been eagerly anticipating the second game of his career in the Metrodome, perhaps even more than the first one back in his home state of Minnesota.
Japan fans separated at China match
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Japanese and Chinese spectators will be separated at an Asian Games soccer group match in Guangzhou Monday amid a simmering diplomatic row and a history of bitter rivalry between fans.
Talking Horses: The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog plus tipping competition
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The latest news and best bets in our daily horse racing blog, plus our weekly tipping competition2pm Sam Thomas to ride Denman in HennessyChris Cook: Paul Barber, owner of Denman, has said this morning that Sam Thomas is likely to [...]
Formula 1: Who can win the championship? And how? | Steve Busfield
Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton can all still win the F1 title in Abu Dhabi, but what permutations do they need?And then there were four …As we reach the final grand prix of the season, the Formula One drivers’ championship is now down to just four contenders. Jenson Button can no [...]
Rafael Nadal confident of making London date
World number one is adamant he will be fit to head the eight-man line-up at the O2 when the season-ending tournament gets under way later this month
Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘ready to move abroad’
Michael Ballack claims his Germany team-mate would “fit in well” at a club like Manchester United or Real Madrid
Harry Redknapp still in dark over Tom Huddlestone’s alleged stamp
Tottenham boss insisted he had still to see midfielder’s alleged stamp on Bolton striker Johan Elmander which could land the midfielder a Football Association charge
Katich’s race to be fit for Ashes
AUSTRALIA’S Ashes build-up suffered a further blow yesterday with Simon Katich ruling himself out of the only Shield match he can play before the Test.
Wade, James, Bosh carry Heat past Nets
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – wyane Wade had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter as the Miami Heat pulled away in the second half to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-89 on Saturday.
Manny Pacquiao v Antonio Margarito – don’t believe the hype
Some say Manny Pacquiao’s title fight against the disgraced Antonio Margarito is tough to call. But if the challenger wins it will be the shock of the yearWhat a lot of hot air has enveloped Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito ahead of their allegedly “light-middleweight” title fight in Texas on Saturday.Some smart writers have totally [...]
Nick Easter wake-up call for dozy England
No8 says Johnsons men cannot afford to switch off like they did early on against All Blacks if they are to bounce back by beating Wallabies
Malaga welcomes coach Pellegrini with Espanyol loss
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Manuel Pellegrini’s coaching tenure at Malaga got off to a rocky start with a 1-0 defeat at Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday.
Saint-Etienne extends winless run with 2-1 loss at home to Lorient
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Saint-Etienne was booed off the field after its first loss at home — and fifth in a row without a win — by 2-1 to Lorient in the French league on Saturday.
Fergie bemoans walking wounded after United win
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Sir Alex Ferguson will count the cost of the illness that has swept through the Manchester United camp on Monday as he prepares for a crucial period in his club’s efforts to win back the league title from Chelsea.