Ospreys must live with criticism
Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones says Magners League champions the Ospreys must accept the criticism that comes with their status as the Manchester Utd of rugby union.
Archive for May, 2010
Dominant Serena powers past Peer
Serena Williams sees off Shahar Peer in straight sets to set up a French Open quarter-final against Australian Sam Stosur.
Sri Lankan sports minister slams cricket board
Sri Lanka's sports minister, Chandrasiri Bandara Ratnayake, has called Sri Lanka Cricket the third most corrupt institution in the country
Under-pressure Sri Lanka face confident Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe produced a clinical win against India in the first ODI in Bulawayo. They have to now to show that they can sustain their recent performances. The game against Sri Lanka provides another opportunity
Sahara to continue as Indian team sponsor
The Sahara Group will continue as sponsors of the Indian team after they won the contract by bidding Rs. 3.34 crores per match
So good to be back home – Tomkins
Joel Tomkins is pleased the next Wigan game is back at the DW Stadium after the heartbreaking Challenge Cup exit at Leeds.
Berdych outplayed me, says Murray
Andy Murray refuses to blame the playing conditions after being dumped out of the French Open by 15th seed Tomas Berdych.
Gayle sends Benn from the field
Sulieman Benn has riled opponents and match referees in the past, but he has hit a new low after being asked to leave the field by his captain Chris Gayle
Roosters prevail against Titans
Sydney Roosters overcame a sluggish start to beat Gold Coast 30-16 in their round 12 encounter at Robina on Monday night.
McGowan troubled by wrist injury
European Ryder Cup candidate Ross McGowan is nursing an injury to his right wrist that may take several weeks to fully heal.
Bradford wait on Donaldson injury
Bradford forward James Donaldson is to see a specialist after injuring his knee in Sunday's Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat by Warrington.
Cardiff Blues sign Kiwi Paterson
Cardiff Blues recruit New Zealander Michael Paterson from Super 14 side the Hurricanes on a three-year deal.
Live – French Open
Rafael Nadal is in action at the French Open, following Justine Henin's loss to Samantha Stosur and victory for Serena Williams.
‘Vettori shouldn’t be a selector’ – Astle
Former New Zealand batsman Nathan Astle feels that captain Daniel Vettori should step down as a national selector because it might create a sense of insecurity among his team-mates
Hooker Thompson agrees Leeds deal
England hooker Steve Thompson agrees a two-year deal with Leeds to return to the Premiership next season.
Voss slams chase for NRL players
Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss says AFL players should be frustrated by the code's recent push to sign NRL stars such as Karmichael Hunt.
Bulldogs delay decision on Aker
Western Bulldogs have deferred a decision on the immediate playing future of controversial star Jason Akermanis until Tuesday.
Johnson foils Davis at Colonial
A record-breaking display from American Zach Johnson denies England's Brian Davis victory at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on Sunday.
Buddy facing another ban
Hawthorn key forward Lance Franklin has been offered a one-match suspension for a high bump.
Lyon likely to miss Origin II
New South Wales five-eighth Jamie Lyon will almost certainly miss State of Origin II after scans confirmed he will be sidelined for up to three weeks with an ankle injury.
Hampshire resist Bailey challenge
Scotland batsman George Bailey gave Hampshire a scare with an aggressive 90 before his team subsided to a 31-run defeat at the Rose Bowl in Clydesdale Bank 40 group C
Culina taking no notice of rival warm-ups
Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina warned not to read too much into friendly matches after Group D rivals Germany were boosted and Serbia embarrassed in pre-World Cup games over the weekend.
McLaughlin out of Ireland squad
Leinster flanker Kevin McLaughlin becomes the third player to be ruled out of Ireland's summer tour to New Zealand and Australia.
Moore keeps faith in muzzled Dogs
Canterbury coach Kevin Moore has promised supporters the club’s campaign is not dead and buried after Sunday’s 23-12 loss to Melbourne left the Bulldogs keeping Cronulla and North Queensland company at the foot of the ladder.
Buddy on report again
The bump continues to bedevil Hawthorn star Lance Franklin, with the key forward on report again after Sunday's two-point win over Sydney at the MCG.
Germany hit by another injury blow
Germany international defender Heiko Westermann has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a broken foot, the German football federation announced.
Flower admits to bowler rustiness
England's coach, Andy Flower, admitted that his bowlers were finding it tough to readjust to the disciplines of five-day cricket after another chastising day in the field
Capello happy despite poor England display
Fabio Capello declared himself happy with England's second half performance as they came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in its final warm-up game for the World Cup and indicated he now knows 22 of the 23 players he will take to South Africa.
Basso’s redemption with second Giro win
Italian Ivan Basso claimed his second Tour of Italy title as Swede Gustav Erik Larsson won the 21st and final stage of the race, a 15km time-trial around Verona.
Johnson wants ‘smarter’ England
England manager Martin Johnson says his side must be smarter after narrowly beating the Barbarians ahead of their summer tour.
Ospreys win boosts Wales – Jones
Ospreys and Wales captain Ryan Jones says his side's Magners League 17-12 Grand final win over Leinster has boosted the national side for their summer Tests.
Federer strolls to Wawrinka win
Roger Federer is still to drop a set in his defence of his French Open title as he sees off Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 in the fourth round.
Henin looms as Venus crashes out
Second seed Venus Williams crashed to Russia's Nadia Petrova in the fourth round of the French Open overnight, as four-time champion Justine Henin edged a tight battle with Maria Sharapova.