Wenger humiliated after crushing defeat
Arsene Wenger said he was humiliated by the crushing 8-2 defeat at Premier League rivals Manchester United. Wayne Rooney scored the sixth hat-trick of his Old Trafford career as United went back to the top of the table and left…
Bolt to run for redemption
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt will only need about 20 seconds to show the world he is lightning fast and not just a little jumpy. The Jamaican sprinter said in a statement Monday that he was disappointed with…
Hurricane prompts rescheduling of sporting events
Hurricane Irene is already leaving its mark on the sports world even before coming ashore. Professional baseball games, the NFL, tennis matches and MLS games are being rescheduled as the Hurricane approaches the East Coast. Major League Baseball announced Thursday…
Fergie under fire for FA blast
Manchester United take on under fire Arsenal in the Premier League clash of the weekend at Old Trafford. With a string of injuries worries, plus suspensions, Sunday’s match against the current Champions couldn’t have come at a worse time for…
Arsenal seal much needed win
A 2-1 win in Udinese allowed Arsenal to book their place in the UEFA Champions League and offered some respite for beleaguered boss Arsene Wenger. Priceless away goals from Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott saw the Gunners through 3-1…
England avoid Irish upset
England avoided another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Ireland as they recorded an 11-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Clontarf. In a game affected badly by rain the visitors made 201-8 from 42 overs, Jonathan Trott and captain…
Samir Nasri completes Manchester City move
MANCHESTER UK, (AP): Samir Nasri has completed his move from Arsenal to Manchester City for a reported £25m (CI$33m) – and said he was delighted to be joining a club with “more passionate” fans. Nasri, 24, said: “Arsenal have good…
NASCAR’s Busch banned from driving
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR points leader Kyle Busch lost his driver’s license for 45 days on Tuesday for driving 128 mph on a road close to a day-care centre and church in a nearly $400,000 car. His lawyer said…
Gonzalez homers twice as Red Sox beat Rangers 11-5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Gonzalez rediscovered his power stroke and Jacoby Ellsbury made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup for the Boston Red Sox, who finally won a game in Texas. Gonzalez homered twice after going…
Premiership kicks off
Manchester United are firm favourites to win the Premiership as the English season gets underway this week. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men are hoping for a 20th title but face competition from big spenders and neighbours Manchester City. Pundits feel it…
