February 16th, 2010 by admin

The green cap worn by former Australian Test captain Greg Chappell just before he defected to World Series Cricket in the 1970s has sold for more than 16,000 dollars at a Melbourne auction.

The auction’s spokeswoman said that the cap, worn by Chappell during 1977, was sold to an Australian private collector by Charles Leski Auctions for 16,310 dollars,which included the auctioneer’s commission.

During the last 9 years the cap has been in private hands since it was last sold by rival auction house Christies Australia in 2001.

February 15th, 2010 by admin

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has stated that his latest ODI century at the Gabba was down to extra time in the nets correcting technical glitches and flaws that had undermined his one-day batting performances. Ponting hit 106 from 112 balls to set up a series-securing victory over the West Indies to show he was back near his best after a poor summer.

Ponting said he had worked hard with head coach Tim Nielsen in ironing out some technical issues, making him feel more comfortable at the crease.

“I have been working pretty hard with the coaching staff on a few little things. It was my turn that I made sure I got us through and we got a big score and we didn’t let an opportunity slip,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ponting, as saying.

February 14th, 2010 by admin

Deperate Portsmouth could be sold for as little as one pound in what could be last attempt to save the club. Before you start dreaming of owning you own clubs there are a few clauses to consider. The club’s owner Chainrai would also want the 17 million pound he is owed, and other debts totalling more than 60 million pound would have to be met.

On the positive side if Pompey stay up, and yes of course that is still slightly possible the new owner could collect more than 30 million pounds in TV money in the autumn or a minimum of 11 million pounds in parachute payments if they are relegated.

I think I will hang on to my pound!

February 13th, 2010 by admin

With Manchester United, Aresenal and Liverpool already out of the FA Cuo, Carlo Ancelotti has stated that he is confident of winning it ahead of tomorrow’s fifth-round clash against Cardiff.

“It’s a very important competition. We won it last year – I was not here – and we have a great opportunity to go forward in this competition. We know Cardiff will come to do their best. They have a good team and a lot of passion around them,” The Daily Express quoted Ancelotti, as saying.

“We have to pay attention. We want to come back to win after the defeat against Everton. I said that the FA Cup is a fantastic opportunity for all the teams to play their best. They are followed with a lot of passion around them, and they have good quality, They have two fantastic strikers and score a lot of goals in the Championship. We have to pay attention,” he added.

February 12th, 2010 by admin

Scan reveal that Ryan Giggs has broken his arm during last nights 1-1 draw against Aston Villa so he will not be fit to play in the Carling Cup final. Giggs is expected to be out for at least 4 weeks so will miss, three Premier League games, the Champions League clash with AC Milan and the Wembley date with Villa on February 28.

He broke his arm after after clashing with Steve Sidwell, The Sun reports.

“Ryan’s had a plate put in his arm which will stay there for 2 to 3 weeks. He will still be able to train and he might be available for the second leg against Milan but it’s a long haul,” Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said.

February 11th, 2010 by admin

Fabio Capello may well have upset his countrymen by claiming that the Premier League is far superior to Serie A. In what could be classes as a dammin attack on the Serie A, Capello slammed the Italian game for having worse stadiums, weaker security, less sportsmanship and lower attendances than in the English top league.

Capello remarks came in the same week where Italian hooligans fought with the police in Undine and invaded Lazio’s training ground.

“The English Premier League has overtaken Serie A. In England you feel a lot safer at a stadium,” The Sun quoted Capello, as saying.

“Children and families go to games in England and that’s beautiful. In Italy things are not going like they should.

“Grounds in England are far better and the security is very good. There is a more sporting atmosphere and the game is followed very passionately – the grounds are always full. In Italy the game is in the hands of the Ultras,” he added.

February 10th, 2010 by admin

Arsenal fans will be gutted to hear that A Cadena Ser Radio reports “There is a firm agreement between Barca and Cesc Fabregas even if it is only verbal.”

“Several meetings have taken place and, following those meetings, Cesc told Barca that he wanted to rejoin them from next season,” The Telegraph quoted the radio station as saying further.

Fabregas is the guuners top scorer, with 14 goals in all competitions this season and is under contract with the Gunners until 2014.

February 9th, 2010 by admin

This year’s Super Bowl smashed all previous TV records as it was watched by more than 106 million viewers, smashing the 1983 final episoce of “M-A-S-H” to become the most-watched televised event in American history.

This 2010 Super Bowl broadcast also beat the previous record for a Super Bowl. which was set last year.

That epic showdown, broadcast on NBC, drew 98.7 million viewers as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals.

This is the fifth consecutive year that the Super Bowl has averaged more than 90 million viewers, according to Nielsen.

February 8th, 2010 by admin

Under fire golf superstar and mega cheat Tiger Woods could make a return to competitive golf in a months time at the Tavinstock Cup in Isleworth, Florida. It is reported that Woods will enter the Tavinstock Cup, which pits pro golfers from the posh Isleworth Golf and Country Club against the neighboring Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, TMZ reports.

The tournament is not on the officail PGA Tour calendar, but always draws top golfers and carries prize money of over 3.5 million dollars.

This would be Woods’ first golf appearance since the trouble golfing star announced he was taking an indefinite break from professional golf after admitting infidelity following a scandal that linked him to as many as 19 mistresses.

February 7th, 2010 by admin

It seems the bitter disagreements with Milan-based Internazionale over a severe lack of transfer funds have made Mourinho to decide to return to England. Rumours suggest that Jose Mourinho is set buy himself out of Milan although it will cost him a massive 5.5million pounds.

“The club and I signed a very objective contract until 2012, because we want to work together. But there is a cancellation clause that Inter will pay me if they want my departure and another that I will pay Inter if I want to leave,” News of the World quoted Mourinho, as saying.