Archive: 26 July – 1 August 2010
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Sunday 1 August 2010
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Vic Marks: James Anderson's match-winning performance against Pakistan in the first Test brought back memories of the great Ian Botham in the late 1970s Continue reading...
England's James Anderson celebrates during the victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge. Photograph: Tom Hevezi/AP
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Chris Cook: Today's best bets and live news Continue reading...
Goldikova, right, is back in action at Deauville this afternoon, where the mare bids for back-to-back victories in the Prix Rothschild. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images
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Saturday 31 July 2010
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Anna Kessel: The strict head coach of UK Athletics has surpassed expectations by trusting his own judgement Continue reading...
UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee (left) watches from the stands in Barcelona with Jessica Ennis' coach, Toni Minichello. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images
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Mike Brearley: Kevin Pietersen needs more encouragement and less criticism as his batting problems are mainly due to a lack of confidence Continue reading...
Kevin Pietersen scored just nine and 22 in his two innings against Pakistan in the first Test at Trent Bridge. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images
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Mike Selvey: The hapless wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal is costing Pakistan dearly in the First Test Continue reading...
Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal reacts after dropping England's Paul Collingwood during day three of the first Test match at Trent Bridge. Photograph: Gareth Copley/PA
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Today's best bets and the latest news from around the country Continue reading...
Richard Hughes could be a good bet on Rileyskeepingfaith. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
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Simon Burnton: Peter Ebdon's frank admission may leave him with no option but to quit snooker Continue reading...
Peter Ebdon. The coolest man in snooker? Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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Friday 30 July 2010
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Vic Marks: The evidence would suggest that the decision to use Steven Finn sparingly has been a good one Continue reading...
Steven Finn acknowledges the crowd at Trent Bridge after taking three wickets for just 20 runs. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
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David Hopps: The bowling of Mohammed Asif provided some light for Pakistan on an otherwise dark day Continue reading...
Salman Butt leaves the pitch after being dismissed for one run on the second day of the first Test. Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images
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Chelsea striker Fabio Borini is one of the under-21s who will hope to benefit from the new rules. Photograph: Jamie Mcdonald/Getty Images
David Hytner: New rules that force clubs to play more youngsters should benefit the national team but some manager are not happy
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McLaren need to keep developing their car if they are to stay in front Photograph: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
Oliver Owen: After the Hungarian GP, the teams will enjoy a break before the seven-race season climax. Here is how we see their prospects
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Will Hayler: Today's best bets and live news from day four of Glorious Goodwood Continue reading...
Jamie Osborne, the trainer who saddles an interesting outsider in Drawnfromthepast (2.45) at Goodwood. Photograph: John Walton/Empics Sport
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Scott Murray and Paul Doyle: From Iraq at the 2007 Asian Cup to plucky little Calais in the 2000 Coupe de France, via Norwich City's latest title tilt Continue reading...
The Iraq captain, Younis Mahmoud, celebrates after scoring against Saudi Arabia at the 2007 Asian Cup final. Photograph: Jerry Lampen/Reuters
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Chris Cook: Here's what would have happened if Sea The Stars had lined up against Harbinger in Saturday's King George at Ascot
Sea The Stars is nowhere to be seen as Harbinger comes home 11 lengths clear in the King George at Ascot last Saturday. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/REUTERS
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Craig Bellamy and Mark Hughes have worked together at Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City, and with Wales. Photograph: Dave Thompson/PA
News blog: Have your say on all the big issues, including Mark Hughes's plans to bring Craig Bellamy to Fulham
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Harry Pearson: Government cuts in public funding mean our athletes can fail at London 2012 and not worry too much about it Continue reading...
Phillips Idowu is part of Britain's so-called 'Golden Generation' for London 2012. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for Aviva
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Thursday 29 July 2010
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Vic Marks: A superhero no more, KP's dismal run of form has at least proved the middle order is no longer a one-man band Continue reading...
Kevin Pietersen walks back to the Trent Bridge pavilion after being bowled off an inside-edge by Mohammad Asif for nine. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images
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Joel Richards: Diego Maradona's eventful time as coach has ended amid accusations of betrayal and lies Continue reading...
Diego Maradona at the press conference yesterday when he confirmed the end of his time as Argentina manager. Photograph: Enrique Marcarian/Reuters
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Will Hayler: Today's best bets and live news from day three of Glorious Goodwood Continue reading...
Beachfire, No8, arriving late to go on and win the opening contest at Glorious Goodwood today. Photograph: Dave M Benett/Getty Images
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Great Britain's Mark Lewis-Francis celebrates his silver medal in the 100m at the European Championships in Barcelona. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images
News blog: Have your say on all of the latest issues, including Mark Hughes's appointment at Fulham and a surprise silver for Mark Lewis-Francis
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Duncan Fletcher: If the 18-year-old Mohammad Aamer finds his range, England's batsmen will face a tough examination of their technique Continue reading...
Pakistan's Mohammad Aamer caused problems for Australia and England's batsmen must watch out for his swing. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images
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Classic YouTube: This week's round-up also features a baseball in the swingers, an angry boxer and a fishing-based goal celebration
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Tanya Aldred: We need the romantic accounts of hard work overcoming hardship to stimulate the longed-for London Olympic legacy Continue reading...
Great Britain's decathlon gold winner, Daley Thompson, waves to the crowd from the podium during the medal ceremony in LA in 1984. Photograph: Popperfoto
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Wednesday 28 July 2010
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Daniel Taylor: Mark Hughes's time at Manchester City ended unhappily but his success at Blackburn makes him a good choice for Fulham Continue reading...
Mark Hughes, the new Fulham manager, in his Blackburn days. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images
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Will Hayler: Today's best bets and live news from day two of Glorious Goodwood Continue reading...
Canford Cliffs, ridden by Richard Hughes, could finish outside the places in today's Sussex Stakes after a number of hard races already this season. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA
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What next for Diego? Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters
News blog: Have your say on all of the latest issues, including Fernando Torres's pledge of loyalty and Britain's success in Barcelona
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Mohammad Aamer took 11 wickets in Pakistan's recent Test series against Australia. Photograph: Hamish Blair/Getty Images
Dileep Premachandran: Mohammad Aamer was a handful for Australia and now plans on hurting England in the way his idol did
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Mike Selvey: Bob Wyatt's autobiography suggests that Douglas Jardine was not the first exponent of bodyline Continue reading...
Jack Fingleton ducks a delivery from Harold Larwood during England's Bodyline tour of Australia in 1933. Photograph: Hulton Archive/Allsport
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Mark Cavendish isn't as brash and cocky as many would have you believe. Photograph: Laurent Rebours/AP
Barry Glendenning: It's hard not to feel paternal watching the sprinter do well, especially after my idle chat with him set him on his way
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Tuesday 27 July 2010
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Andy Bull: When you look too far ahead you start to miss the obstacles in front of you. Pakistan pose their own easily underestimated challenges Continue reading...
Andrew Strauss keeps his eye on the ball. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
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Chris Cook: Today's best bets and live news from Glorious Goodwood Continue reading...
Gloriuous Goodwood promises a week of quality racing, wonderful vistas and almost guaranteed heartbreak. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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Jonathan Wilson: Victory over Rubin Kazan on Saturday would give Zenit St Petersburg a near unassailable lead in the Russian league Continue reading...
Danny's five goals have been crucial in Zenit St Petersburg's so-far excellent season. Photograph: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images
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Sol Campbell: off to Newcastle. Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images
News blog: Have your say on all of the latest issues, including the landmark of two years to go until the London 2012 Olympics
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Paul Weaver: Ferrari's best defence may be that their cheating on Sunday, and its shoddy aftermath, was so hamfisted that underneath all the Clouseau clumsiness there must lurk a sheepish honesty Continue reading...
Felipe Massa cuts a forlorn figure after he was persuaded to surrender the lead in the German grand prix to his victorious Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP
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Greg Wood: Racecourses need to carefully consider doing business with bookmakers who move their operations to offshore tax havens Continue reading...
William Hill's sponsorship of leading races helps them attract customers to their telephone betting operation. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/PA
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Monday 26 July 2010
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Oliver Owen: Inside the gated community of the F1 paddock, few people think team orders such as Ferrari's should be against the rules Continue reading...
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, left, and Felipe Massa walk through the paddock after the German grand prix. Photograph: Fred Dufour/AFP/Getty Images
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Richard Williams: After the smiles and handshakes after the Tour de France finished, it was surprising Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck didn't blow kisses to each other Continue reading...
Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador in a warm display of magnanimous behaviour at the start of the last stage of the 2010 Tour de France. Photograph: Joel Saget/AFP
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Will Hayler: Today's best bets, live news and the first day of our weekly tipping competition Continue reading...
Wolverhampton could prove a good place for punters to start the school holidays. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images
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Fernando Alonso leads team-mate Felipe Massa home. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP
News blog: Discuss the day's big stories, including Ferrari's Hockenheim 'fix', how great is Alberto Contador and much, much more
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Tune in for an update on the status of Didier Drogba's groin injury. Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Martin Kelner: Summer has entered a free-to-air-free zone before football returns. Didn't this used to be called the cricket season?
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