British kickboxer named as prime suspect in stabbing
Posted by Jonathan Palmer on Aug 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
A kickboxer from Britain has been named by police forces in Thailand as the prime suspect in a fatal knife attack.
Lee Aldhouse, who is now on the run, is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of US Marine Dashwan Longfellow. Detectives in Phuket would like to talk to Mr. Aldhouse about the stabbing.
The attack is believed to have taken place following an altercation in a bar on the island.
Local media reports...
Balotelli set to be latest signing for Mancini
Posted by Jonathan Palmer on Aug 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed that the club are hot on the trail of Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, with a deal for James Milner expected to take place within the next week.
The Inter striker, who is on his way to Manchester for a medical, could complete his move to City in as little as 24 hours, while Milner is expected to join over the weekend/early next week.
The transition of Milner to...
Gerrard Shines to save England from embarrassing defeat
Posted by Craig Ainscough on Aug 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment
England captain Steven Gerrard produced a jaw-dropping captain’s performance at Wembley to save England from an embarrassing international friendly defeat against an average Hungary oufit.
England, who came out on top with a 2-1 victory, were set to face boos and jeers from an angry and disappointed crowd following the team’s exit from the World Cup in South Africa. The reception, however, was somewhat forgiving.
Although...
Woods fails to commit to Ryder Cup
Posted by Jonathan Palmer on Aug 05, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Tiger Woods just won’t commit to this year’s Ryder Cup tournament.
Three times he was asked the question, and three times he avoided it. He merely smiled and said “I’m planning on playing my way into the team”.
As it stands, Tiger Woods is just outside the automatic qualification places, and he refused to commit himself to the tournament if selected by USA captain Corey Pavin.
Woods is due...
‘Taiwanese Tiger’ wins Women’s British Open
Posted by Craig Ainscough on Aug 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Yani Tseng, dubbed the ‘Taiwanese Tiger’, has won the Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale.
Tseng, who’s final round was riddled with the errors usually seen by juniors, did well to hold her nerve and hole a six-foot putt on the 18th for outright victory.
She is now, at just 21 years old, the youngest women ever to hold three major titles.
As the putt sank, Tseng was greeted by a spray of champagne...
Liverpool’s takeover bid
Posted by Craig Ainscough on Aug 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Chinese billionaire Kenneth Huang has made a direct offer to the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase Liverpool’s £237m debt and get rid of the club’s current owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
Gillett and Hicks have struggled to strike a chord with the club’s fans, so this bid may be welcomed by a large number of the Anfield faithful.
However, to delay Mr. Huang’s bid, Gillett has presented...
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