Moyes asked to defend United’s legacy
David Moyes is well aware of the responsibility of following Sir Alex Ferguson but is ready to take up the challenge, James Ducker writes
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Muirfield sees maestro at peak
AS he sat in the media room and reflected on his masterpiece, Phil Mickelson clung to the narrow stem of the Claret Jug.
History alley separates contenders
THE 18th tee at Muirfield, history alley, is one of the epic finishing holes of world golf, where all players sense a deep meaning to what they do.
Cook hails world-class Swann
ALASTAIR COOK played down talk of a whitewash after becoming the first England captain since W.G. Grace in 1890 to win the first two games of an Ashes series in this country.
Cabrera strolls into contention
HE ambles along the fairway, feet splayed like a duck. Not any old duck, mind you, but one who propels the ball more than 320 yards with impressive frequency.
England’s payback for years of hurt
A JAUNTY trot was probably not one of the traits that persuaded the Australian selectors to recall Brad Haddin to the Ashes fold.
Bairstow lets England find second gear
TALKING of walking and not walking, there was a fellow I played against in my Tewin Irregulars days who refused to walk when clean bowled. Twice. In successive years.
Froome finds energy to fight on
APPLAUD Alberto Contador for his fighting spirit. Applaud him for his determination to make this 100th Tour de France a race and not a procession.
Irish eyes smarting amid shifting sands
“BRAIN DEAD”. Harsh words indeed, but words used to describe the performance of Rory McIlroy in the first round of the Open Championship at Muirfield.
Historic duels at Lord’s make legends
AS the meeting of the oldest of rivals on the greatest of grounds, the Lord’s Test match between England and Australia is unique.
Chelsea and Man U at war over Rooney
CHELSEA and Manchester United are to wrangle over Wayne Rooney after Jose Mourinho said the England striker is his sole attacking transfer target.
Tiger is out of the wilderness
WITH career-threatening injuries and a personal life in turmoil, Tiger Woods was stuck in the golfing wilderness for almost two years.
Ashes may not have seen last of Bowden
ENGLAND has been told that the ICC may catapult an umpire from below the top tier to stand in the Ashes series.
Froome heads for the horizon
THEY can erect another monument for a British hero high on the bare, scorched slopes of Mont Ventoux, but this one will tell not of death but glory.
Drama brings England review to a thrill
IT was 2005 all over again. Take your pick: either the Edgbaston Test of that series, or Trent Bridge, Old Trafford and The Oval too.
Clarke must learn to walk before he runs
THE series has only begun but it may be a long tour for the captain.
Missile wins stage, Contador closes gap
MARK Cavendish won a drama-filled 13th stage of the Tour de France as Alberto Contador cut into Chris Froome’s overall lead.
Game to blame for Broad’s non-walk
THE irony will be lost on no one. Non-walking was introduced to cricket by the Australians, and in this Test they became a victim of its charms.
Why England couldn’t cope with Agar
BOY-bowler Ashton Agar’s demolition of one of cricket’s most potent bowling attacks was like walking round the block and then strolling up Everest.
Ponting goes out on a high
RICKY Ponting has bowed out of first-class cricket in deserving style with a commanding 169 not out for English county Surrey.
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