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Cricket: England Regain Ashes
England regained the Ashes today with an incredible last day test match to emerge as winners.England managed a momentous 197-run to win the deciding Test, sealing a 2-1 triumph over Australia.After a dismal start to the campaign, England managed a sensational comeback, with key man Andrew Flintoff sealing the final win. Australia resumed on 80-0 [...]
English Premier League
The English Premier League got underway for the second week running with six matches taking place across the country.Michael Owen scored his first goal for last year’s champions Man Utd as they smashed Wigan Athletic 5-0 at the DW Stadium. United had looked frustrated throughout the game until Wayne Rooney managed to head in Antonio [...]
F1: Alonso Switch to Ferrari a Strong Possibility
Fernando Alonso will be racing for Ferrari next year as opposed to Renault, according to McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh.Double World champion Alonso was widely expected to make the switch in F1 circles; however Martin Whitmarsh has been the first senior figure to come out and publicly acknowledge it. "I think we all know that [...]
Bolt Smashes 200m Record
Usain Bolt claimed yet another world record after a stunning victory in the 200m final at the World Championships.Bolt managed to set a time of 19.19 seconds – notching off 0.11 seconds off his previous record recorded in Beijing last year.The 22-year old again finished the race well clear of opposition, and has further cemented [...]
Football: Rafa Benitez Announces No More Departures in the Transfer Market
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has announced there will be no more players leaving Anfield this summer.After losing to Tottenham for their first game of the season, Liverpool were on the end of passing criticism about the strength and forlorn of their existing squad. Particularly with the departure of Alonso and Arbeloa, critics, and indeed Benitez [...]
Tennis: Un-Seeded Hewitt Through to 2nd Round of Cincinnati Masters
Former Wimbledon Champion Lleyton Hewitt beat 12th seed Robin Soderling in round one of the Cincinnati Masters.The Australian was two match points away from losing during the second set tie break, however managed to pull back for a 3-6 7-6 6-4 victory. Hewitt said afterwards "It was a very high standard match. He’s the kind [...]
Usain Bolt Wins 200m Qualifying Heat
100m record-breaker Usain Bolt is also set to break records for the 200m event after passing through the first qualifying heat. Bolt finished his 200m in an admirable 20.7 seconds. Tyson Gay – who set his own personal record in the 100m – had to pull out of the event with a groin injury. Britain’s [...]
Andy Murray Wins 13th Title at Montreal Masters
Andy Murray ended a fantastic week battling Martin del Potro to win the Montreal Masters.The 22 year old British Number One is set to go 2nd in the world rankings after winnings his 13th career title. Murray managed to come back from a set down to beat Potro 6-7 7-6 6-1.However despite becoming the first [...]
Usain Bolt Aims for More Records
Olympic Galactos Usain Bolt thinks he‚Äôs capable of beating his 9.58s 100m record set yesterday. After shaving off 0.11 seconds off his record-breaking time from Beijing last year, the 22 year old now says he targeting an unbelievable 9.4 seconds. "I think it will stop at 9.4 but you never know. I don’t run for [...]
Athletics: Bolt Sets 100m World Record
Triple Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt broke more world records today at the World Championships in Berlin. The 22-year old Jamaican pulled off a 9.58s 100m – shaving 0.11 seconds off his previous record in Beijing last year. Second got Tyson Gay with anew America record what is now set to 9.71sec.Usain Bolt booked his [...]