Aug
2009
Articles from 10th Aug 2009
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Hunt on brink of Hull switch
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Hull are close to signing Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt after agreeing a fee with his current club Reading. Read
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Flintoff set for Oval bow
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff is expected to be fit for the fifth npower Test against Australia after swelling on his right knee eased, the England and Wales Cricket Board have announced. Read
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Smith questions timing of Ferguson outburst
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has accused Barry Ferguson of deliberately trying to disrupt Scotland's preparations for Wednesday night's crucial World Cup qualifier in Norway. Read
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Flower gets it off his chest
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
England coach Andy Flower wants the dust to settle on the Headingley humiliation before plotting for the Ashes finale next week. Read
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Toshack angered by Bellamy no-show
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Craig Bellamy's Wales future could be in jeopardy following his failure to show up for the trip to face Montenegro. Read
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Foster forced out of England contention
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Goalkeeper Ben Foster has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly international against Holland, due to a minor injury. Read
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Dalrymple leads Lions against Aussies
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Glamorgan's Jamie Dalrymple will lead an experimental England Lions in the two-day match against Australia this weekend. Read
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Wellens: We'll come back stronger
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
St Helens full-back Paul Wellens is confident his team-mates will soon bounce back from their shock Challenge Cup exit. Read
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Woods hails Harrington
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods has praised Padraig Harrington's work ethic and believes the Irishman is a great role model for youngsters. Read
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Bopara sent to County Championship
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Under-fire batsman Ravi Bopara is among five of the England team thrashed by Australia at Headingley dispatched onto the county scene this week. Read
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Cavanagh handed eight-month ban
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Accrington defender Peter Cavanagh has been suspended from football for eight months and fined £3,500 for betting on Accrington's match against Bury on May 3, 2008. Read
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Ferguson vents anger at SFA
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Barry Ferguson has launched a stinging attack on the Scottish Football Association over their handling of the 'Boozegate' affair. Read
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City fail to contact Wales over Bellamy
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have admitted they forget to notify the Football Association of Wales that Craig Bellamy would not be travelling with the squad to Montenegro. Read
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No action to be taken against Ballack
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Michael Ballack will face no further action for his off-the-ball challenge on Patrice Evra during Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley. Read
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Join the Birmingham Mail You The Manager fantasy football game
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
In West London they have Roman Abramovich, in Manchester they have the Abu Dhabi Group and in Madrid they have a friendly bank manager. Read
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Bopara handed Essex chance
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Under-fire England batsman Ravi Bopara will get an opportunity to rediscover some form with Essex ahead of the Ashes decider next week. Read
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Brown sings praises of Hodgson
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Huddersfield coach Nathan Brown hailed his inspirational captain Brett Hodgson after his superb all-round performance helped the Giants reach their first Wembley final for 37 years following the 24-14 Carnegie Challenge Cup victory over St Helens. Read
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Cahill pens new Trotters deal
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Gary Cahill has signed a new three-year contract with Bolton, tying him to the club until 2012. Read
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Ferguson has faith in Foster
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson maintains he has "no worries" over the ability of goalkeeper Ben Foster. Read
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Miller defends Flintoff omission
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Chairman of selectors Geoff Miller has defended the decision to omit Andrew Flintoff from the England side for the fourth Ashes Test, insisting it was right to put the advice of the medical team over the all-rounder's wishes. Read
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Barca won't break bank for Cesc
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain has admitted the club want to bring Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp, but will not pay over the odds. Read
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Ponting pleased to get on level terms
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Ricky Ponting is delighted his Australia team have given him the chance to address the major blot on his captaincy CV following the crushing fourth npower Test win over England. Read
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Ancelotti primed for league battle
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti feels his new-look Chelsea team are ready for the start of the season after beating Manchester United on penalties to win the FA Community Shield at Wembley. Read
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Flintoff was fit for Headingley - agent
Aug 10 2009 | National Sport
The agent of Andrew Flintoff claims the all-rounder declared himself fit for England's ill-fated fourth Ashes Test at Headingley. Read
