| Mallett TDs lead No. 12 Arkansas over UGa, 31-24 By PAUL NEWBERRY 2010-09-18T19:49:13ZATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Ryan Mallett threw a 40-yard scoring pass to Greg Childs with 15 seconds remaining and No. 12 Arkansas picked up a huge win on the road after blowing a two-touchdown lead, beating Georgia 31-24 on Saturday.... hosted.ap.org |
Nielsen not surprised by England squad • Nielsen unfazed by choice of Panesar and Tremlett• 'They're probably more depth players than first-choice players'The Australia coach, Tim Nielsen, has not been surprised by England's selections for the Ashes, saying he expected Monty Panesar and Chris Tremlett to be named in the squad."Height was probably the thing I noticed this morning when I saw the squad," he told AAP. "It was interesting to note they picked 6ft 7in Tremlett and went back to the left-arm orthodox in Panesar."They're two things we expected, and in truth they're probably more depth players rather than first-selected players. They've gone for guys, one who can spin the ball away from the right-handers and another who they're hoping will make the ball bounce in Australia."Tremlett is joined in a tall bowling attack by 6ft 2in James Anderson, 6ft 5in Stuart Broad and 6ft 7in Steven Finn.Australia are in India, preparing for a two-Test series. "It will give us tremendous warm-up, practice and Test match cricket leading into the Australian summer," Nielsen said."It is a pretty big series for us over here – we got beaten 2-0 last time and we've got some players coming over looking to atone for that, and every series we play as a Test match team at the moment with a younger group is really important for our development."AshesEngland cricket teamAustralia cricket teamCricketJohn Ashdownguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Red Sox owners pledge to remove Liverpool's debt By ROB HARRIS 2010-10-06T18:22:27ZLONDON (AP) -- The owners of the Boston Red Sox got approval from Liverpool's board Wednesday to buy the storied but struggling Premier League club, pledging to wipe out the team's debts if their bid withstands a court challenge.... hosted.ap.org |
Champions sign causes Wigan row • Football fans claim signs are discriminatory• Council quick to respond with conciliatory signsWigan's first Super League title win for 12 years has created fresh tension with the town's Premier League football club in an unusual row over signposts.The local council responded to Wigan's win against St Helens in the Grand Final by putting new signs reading "Wigan Warriors Super League champions 2010" underneath "Welcome to Wigan" on three approaches to the town. However, that provoked an angry reaction from Wigan Athletic supporters, and the council has now bolted the old signs, which describe Wigan as "home of Premiership football and Super League rugby", underneath."I'm happy the council have now decided to see sense," said Paul Farrington, who runs a Wigan Athletic fans website. "Driving through the town as you leave the motorway, you wouldn't have even known Premier League football exists here.""It's an absolute disgrace," another supporter, Mark Cowley, told the Wigan Evening Post. "The person who made the decision simply can't be from Wigan. Any sporting success in the town should be celebrated but not at the cost of any other clubs.""It was a clearly discriminatory act to focus solely on the rugby," said Andy Wolstenholme.However, Mark Tilley, the council's head of highways, said: "We are proud both of the Warriors' recent success and Latics' Premiership status and wish to acknowledge this at certain gateways to the borough. We have therefore added new plates where there weren't any at all previously, and at other sites we will be celebrating both rugby and football together."There is a small expense attached to such signage but we look forward to celebrating continued success for both teams in the year ahead."Wigan WarriorsWigan AthleticSuper LeagueRugby leaguePremier LeagueAndy Wilsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
China win men's team event at worlds By 2010-10-21T17:36:12ZROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- Olympic champion China won the men's team title at the world championships on Thursday, while the United States struggled on pommel horse and never recovered while finishing fourth.... hosted.ap.org |