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Headlines (18 November) :
Becks blasts Blatter comments
David Beckham has become the latest high-profile star
to condemn Sepp Blatter's comments on racism, labelling them "appalling".
PM calls Blatter 'complacent'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has remained defiant in
the face of criticism as even David Cameron attacked him over his
remarks about racism.
Chopra leads in Malaysia
Daniel Chopra took control of the Iskandar Johor Open
after following up a first-round 64 with a 65 to lead the way on
13-under in Malaysia.
Moody gutted after Johnson exit
England's World Cup captain Lewis Moody has revealed
he is "genuinely gutted" that Martin Johnson has stood down
as the national-team manager.
OC: Cahill could be sold in Jan
Bolton manager Owen Coyle admits he may have to
consider selling star defender Gary Cahill if a suitable offer is
received in January.
SA collapse puts tourists on top
South Africa continued the trend for batting collapses
in the series against Australia as they suffered on the opening day
of the second Test.
Abidal faces Barca exit - agent
Eric Abidal's agent admits the chances of his client
leaving Barcelona at the end of the season are increasing by the day.
Four Nations final sold out
The Rugby Football League has posted the 'house full'
notices at Elland Road for Saturday's Four Nations final between
England and Australia.
Du Plessis signs for Wasps
London Wasps have signed Namibia's star flanker Tinus
du Plessis until the end of the season, with an option for a further
two seasons.
Whitmarsh: Fast start is vital
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has said they
must make a strong start to the 2012 season if they are to challenge
for the title. |
International Results Roundup
Dateline 17 November 2011
GOLF
Presidents Cup
Day One Foursomes(USA unless stated):
Webb Simpson & Bubba Watson bt Ernie Els (Rsa)
& Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) 4 & 2
Bill Haas & Nick Watney v Charl Schwartzel (Rsa)
& Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) match halved
Matt Kuchar & Dustin Johnson v Aaron Baddeley
(Aus) & Jason Day (Aus) match halved
Phil Mickelson & Jim Furyk bt Robert Allenby (Aus)
& Retief Goosen (Rsa) 4 & 3
Hunter Mahan & David Toms bt Y.E. Yang (Kor) &
Kyung-Tae Kim (Kor) 6 & 5
Tiger Woods & Steve Stricker lost to K J Choi
(Kor) & Adam Scott (Aus) 7 & 6
USA 4 International Team 2
Alfred Dunhill Championship Latest first round scores
in the European Tour Alfred Dunhill Championship, Leopard Creek GC,
Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, South Africa(Gbr & Irl unless stated,
par 72):
Note: Play has been suspended due to darkness &
will resume at 07:00 tomorrow morning
64 Jbe Kruger (Rsa), Seve Benson 66 George Murray,
Jean-Baptiste Gonnet (Fra), Alan McLean, George Coetzee (Rsa) 67 Josh
Cunliffe (Rsa), Lee Slattery 68 Merrick Bremner (Rsa), Mikko Korhonen
(Fin), Jaco Van Zyl (Rsa) 69 Hennie Otto (Rsa), Garth Mulroy (Rsa),
Liam Bond, Jean Hugo (Rsa), Chris Swanepoel (Rsa), Branden Grace
(Rsa), Robert Rock, Tano Goya (Arg), Linus Gillgren (Swe), Neil
Schietekat (Rsa)
CRICKET
India v West Indies Test Series : Second Test at
Kolkata
India 631 - 7 dec 151.2 ovs West Indies 153 all out 48
ovs 463 all out 126.3 ovs India won by an innings and 15 runs.
South Africa v Australia Test Series : Second Test at
Johannesburg
South Africa 266 all out 71 ovs Australia 169 - 0 33
ovs Lunch
HOCKEY
Great Britain lost 3-1 to Belgium in Antwerp on
Thursday with Harry Martin's debut goal not enough to prevent defeat
in their final match before they depart for New Zealand. Having won
by the same scoreline on Wednesday, the British team fell behind to
Renaud Pangrazio's opener after 18 minutes. |
