David Beckham lauds ‘exceptional’ Wayne Rooney
March 11, 2010
David Beckham hailed Wayne Rooney as one of the best players in the world after he fired Manchester United into the Champions League quarter-finals.
The England striker scored twice, as he did in the first leg, as United beat AC Milan 4-0 to seal a 7-2 aggregate win.
Golf world waits on Tiger Woods comeback after apology
February 20, 2010
Tiger Woods’ emotional apology has been largely well received by the world of golf despite his admission he did not know when he would return to playing.
Woods talked publicly for the first time on Friday since his private life hit the news in November.
Sir Nick Faldo responded: “It was a pretty expansive apology… but the question of when he is going to play golf is still up in the air.”
Luge goes ahead after death at 2010 Winter Olympics
February 13, 2010
The luge event at the Winter Olympics will go ahead on Saturday despite the death of Nodar Kumaritashvili.
The 21-year-old Georgian died when his sled flipped and he smashed into a steel pole during a final training run at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
The decision to go ahead was taken after probes by local coroners and the International Luge Federation (FIL).
Portsmouth cash offer rejected by HMRC
February 10, 2010
Portsmouth still face a winding-up hearing after Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs rejected a cash offer from the football club, BBC Sport understands.
Pompey offered a down payment of £1.5m to settle debts of about £7m but HMRC wanted £4m.
Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand appeals over game ban
February 2, 2010
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has opted to appeal against his increased ban for violent conduct imposed by the Football Association.
The 31-year-old lost his original appeal against a three-match suspension for an altercation with Craig Fagan in the 4-0 win over Hull on 23 January.
Man City keen to keep Robinho as exit speculation grows
January 25, 2010
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he would like to keep forward Robinho at Eastlands, despite reports the Brazilian is set to quit the club.
The 26-year-old has been quoted as telling Brazilian radio he is set to return home, with a loan move to his former club Santos one possibility.
New Orleans Saints to meet Indianapolis in Super Bowl
January 25, 2010
The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts will meet in the Super Bowl after two thrilling conference title games.
The Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime to advance to the NFL finale for the first time.
And quarterback Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes as Indianapolis rallied from 17-6 down for a 30-17 win over the New York Jets.
India beat Bangladesh in first Test despite Rahim ton
January 21, 2010
A defiant final-day century from Mushfiqur Rahim proved to be in vain as India beat Bangladesh by 113 runs in the first Test in Chittagong.
Set a target of 415, Bangladesh resumed on 67-2, but were soon in deeper trouble when Ishant Sharma removed Mohammad Ashraful and Raqibul Hasan.
Hull sign striker Amr Zaki on loan from Zamalek
January 18, 2010
Hull have signed Egypt striker Amr Zaki on loan until the end of the season from home-country side Zamalek.
While terms have been agreed with the player and his club, Hull are still waiting for a work permit to be confirmed for the 26-year-old.
The Tigers hope he will be available for the game with Wolves on 30 January.
Maria Sharapova crashes out of the Australian Open
January 18, 2010
Maria Sharapova was sent crashing out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle, losing 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-4 to fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko.
The 2008 champion, who has dropped down the rankings and was 14th seed, made 76 unforced errors as the world number 58 won in three hours and 20 minutes.
Justine Henin beat Kirsten Flipkens 6-4 6-3 in her first Grand Slam match since coming out of retirement.