Archive for August, 2006
Monday, August 28th, 2006
In his last ever appearance at the US Open Andre Agassi has been given the showcase Arthur Ashe court.
The 36 year old American plays Andrei Pavel in his 21st straight, and last, appearance at Flushing Meadows before retiring.
Agassi, the 1994 and 1999 champion, has been battling a persistent back injury but is determined […]
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Sunday, August 27th, 2006
In form Manchester United were made to battle hard for the 2-1 victory over a spirited Watford.
United had taken the lead on 12 minutes when Louis Saha set up Mikael Silvestre to drive low into the corner.
But Watford did not roll over and Damien Francis levelled before half-time from Ashley Young’s cross.
On his […]
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Today’s racing comes from Newmarket (1.45), Goodwood (2.00), Sandown (2.05), Chester (2.15). Tonight there are meetings at Windsor (5.05) and Market Rasen (5.15).
At Newmarket the going is soft. Adronikas in the 2.50 could get back to form here. Appalachian Trail could be a good each way chance, even though there are only two places up […]
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Ben Thatcher has been charged by the Football Association following his challenge on Portsmouth’s Pedro Mendes.
He must answer a charge of serious foul play by 12 September.
He has also been suspended by his club Manchester City.
A statement on City’s website said: “Ben Thatcher has been suspended from first-team action.”
“This is pending the […]
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Saturday, August 26th, 2006
In an email to the ICC, controversial umpire Darrell Hair offered to quit in exchange for $500,000 (£266,000).
The 53 year old Australian made his offer to the game’s governing body after Sunday’s ball-tampering row which ended the fourth Test at The Oval.
ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed told a news conference in London […]
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Friday, August 25th, 2006
Today’s racing comes from Newmarket (1.40), Sandown (2.00), Chester (2.20), Salisbury (4.50) and Bath (5.30).
At Newmarket the going is soft. In the 2.10 Okikoki could be in with a decent chance.
Sandown’s going is good. Relkida looks good value in the 2.00 and Lake Shabla should be the one to be on in the […]
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Friday, August 25th, 2006
The draw for the Champions League took place yesterday with Chelsea drawn against reigning champions Barcelona.
The two rivals, who have now been paired for the third time in three years, also face Werder Bremen and Levski Sofia.
Manchester United will meet Celtic in Group F with Benfica and FC Copenhagen.
Last year’s finalists Arsenal […]
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Friday, August 25th, 2006
Bolton have signed the french striker Nicolas Anelka from Fenerbahce, for a club record fee of £8m.
Anelka, 27, had previously played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, and signed a four year deal with the Wanderers.
“Nicolas is a player with an amazing track record in the Premiership,” said Bolton boss Sam Allardyce.
“Patience […]
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
Today’s racing comes from York (1.45), Musselbrough (2.05), stratford (2.45). and tonight from Fontwell (5.20) and Redcar (5.30).
At York the going is soft. It’s not original, as everyone seems to be going with Pride Of Nation in the 3.25, but that would be my pick too.
Musselbrough’s ground is good/good to firm. In the 2.05, Melvino, […]
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Thursday, August 24th, 2006
Middlesbrough shocked Premiership champions Chelsea, beating them 2-1 with an extra time goal from striker Mark Viduka.
The blues got off to a great start with new signing Andriy Shevchenko scoring his first Premiership goal to give Chelsea the lead, poking home Wayne Bridge’s cross.
But Middlesbrough’s Emanuel Pogatetz headed in the equaliser in the second […]
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