Archive for July, 2006

Today’s Racing

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Today’s Racing comes from Sandown (2.10), Bath (2.20) and Uttoxeter (2.35). There are meetings tonight at Folkestone (5.50) and York (6.00).
At Sandown the going is good to firm and in the 3.50 with Frankie Dettori onboard Desert Authority will be expected to do well for a trainer who likes to score first time out.
Bath’s going […]

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Scholes Delights Ferguson

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted with the return of Paul Scholes in his teams 3-0 victory in the pre season friendly with Celtic.
“I think he brings a better order to your play, better composure and patience about it,” said Ferguson.
“He is never in a hurry, he’s got everything sorted out […]

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Murray Needs To Be Fitter

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Britain’s Andy Murray will need to improve his fitness if he is to climb up the ranking and reach his full potential said new coach Brad Gilbert.
The American, who was appointed by the Lawn Tennis Association on Wednesday, expects to start making significant progress after the US hardcourt season.
“There’s no magic pill to take […]

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Today’s Racing

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Today’s racing comes from Ligfield (2.00), Worcester (2.10) and Catterick (2.20). tonight there are meetings at Sandown (6.05) and Leicester (6.15).
At Lingfield the going is good to firm and standard on the all weather. An each way chance in the 3.30 could well be Million Percent who had a bad run last time out and […]

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Quinn To Manage Sunderland

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Former striker Niall Quinn has been appointed the new manager of Sunderland.
But with the Championship season kicking off in just over two weeks, he revealed he could step aside if a top-class boss becomes available.
Quinn admitted: “If it takes three months to get to a point where we can bring in a new […]

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Italian Clubs Penalties Reduced

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

The four Italian clubs implicated in a match-fixing scandal have all had their punishments reduced after appealing to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)
Lazio and Fiorentina have been reinstated to Serie A - but with points deductions increased from 12 to 19 for Fiorentina and seven to 11 for Lazio.
Juventus’ hopes of overturning demotion […]

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Today’s Racing

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Today’s racing comes from Yarmouth (2.00), Ayr (2.15), Bangor (6.05) and Leicester (6.20).
At Yarmouth the going is firm. In the 5.10 Lifes A Whirl could be a very nice each way shot.
Ary’s ground is good to firm. There’s not much on display in the last race but Conatation has as good a chance as any.
At […]

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That Was My Best Says Woods

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

After winning his third British Open and his eleventh major, Tiger Woods reflected on his stunning performance.
Woods shot a final-round 67 on Sunday to finish two clear of the field at Hoylake. It was his first major win since the death of his father in May.
“As far as my control, it was […]

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Conners To Coach Roddick

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Former world number one Jimmy Conners has agreed to coach Andy Roddick.
Roddick, 23, fired his previous coach Dean Goldfine in February and initially approached Connors about linking up after this year’s French Open in May.
Connors, 53, who topped the rankings for three years from 1974-77, said: “I never thought I would coach a […]

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Today’s Racing

Monday, July 24th, 2006

Today’s racing comes from Ayr (2.15), Yarmouth (2.30) Windsor (6.20) and Beverley (6.30).
At Ayr the going is good to firm. In the 4.25 Cottingham will be a short favourite but is worth opposing with Balwearie.
Yarmouth’s ground is firm, and in the 4.40 Baboosh who hasn’t run for 5 months could surprise everybody and take the […]

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