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Archive for June, 2011
Archive for June, 2011
Jun. 30 |
Sprinter Cavendish aiming for green jersey
French sortie charms cycling romantics again
Gavin Brown @gavbrown_metro
First, a disclaimer: the last time I rode a bike on a regular basis I had a fluorescent orange bag on my back stuffed full of Daily Telegraphs...
Jun. 28 |
Two warriors embrace at final's end
Wimbledon’s magical Monday stands test of time
Chris Harris @chrisharris1975
Arise, Sir Timothy Henman.
Don’t laugh. After all, those words would not have seemed so far-fetched had the former British No...
Jun. 23 |
Webster thriving in darts boom
Darts carves out niche in crowded market
Sean Held
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Increased television exposure has catapulted the sport of darts back into the nation’s consciousness, with attendances and prize money soaring.
Darts...
Jun. 22 |
Serena digs deep for another victory
Why Wimbledon needs the Williams sisters
Simon Cambers @scambers73
The return of two of its best players – two of the best players of all time – would be greeted with delight by most other sports, but when Serena...
Jun. 20 |
Cole cuts a dejected figure these days
Joe Cole’s frustrating descent to bit-part player
Mark Segal @segalmark
“When you’re older, you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren you were at Upton Park the day Joe Cole signed his...
Jun. 16 |
Every fortnight or so the team will attempt to discuss past and present sporting events, players and coaches with a measure of intelligence, a sprinkling of wit and a hefty dose of nostalgia.
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Chris Harris, Stephen Beech, Nick...
Jun. 13 |
Rhodes: It's not an impossible task
Rugged Rhodes targets Mexican upset
Matt Ogborn @mattogborn
Second chances at securing a worldwide legacy do not come around too often in a professional sportsperson’s career, let alone after a wait of just...
Jun. 2 |
Nowitzki chases the elusive NBA title
How Dirk Nowitzki transformed basketball
Matt Ogborn @mattogborn
For those sporting stars who operate at the highest level for a sustained period of time, the desire to add tangible team trophies to personal accolades...