Matthew Hoggard. Photo: Tom Jenkins Former England bowler Matthew Hoggard announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year-old was part of the team that famously beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes series. He played 67 Tests for England between 2000 and 2008, taking 248 wickets in the process. Hoggard, who played much of his county cricket for Yorkshire, joined … [Read more...] about Cricketer Hoggard announces retirement
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Bach chosen as International Olympic Committee president
Thomas Bach has become the ninth president of the International Olympic Committee and succeeds Jacques Rogge who is standing down after 12 years. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images The German Thomas Bach has been elected as the International Olympic Committee president, which makes him one of the most powerful figures in world sport and global affairs. Bach had long … [Read more...] about Bach chosen as International Olympic Committee president
Nothing changes as Boks go head-to-head with All Blacks
Chiliboy Ralepelle practices his kicking skills during a South Africa Springboks training session at Western Springs Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Jason Oxenham / Getty Images The Springboks will go head-to-head with the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match in Auckland on Saturday and coach Heyneke Meyer has named an unchanged squad. On … [Read more...] about Nothing changes as Boks go head-to-head with All Blacks
Alonso and Domenicali pay tribute to departing Massa
Felipe Massa is to depart Ferrari. Photo: PA Fernando Alonso and Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali paid tribute to Felipe Massa, who will leave the Italian team at the end of the year to be replaced by Kimi Raikkonen. The 32-year-old Brazilian has raced for Ferrari for eight seasons, notching up 11 wins and helping the Scuderia to constructors’ titles in 2007 and … [Read more...] about Alonso and Domenicali pay tribute to departing Massa
Bolt confesses to ignoring sex ban
Usain refused to give up partying as it was his way of letting off steam. Photo: Getty Images Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt revealed that he ignored a sex ban imposed by his coach because he needs to “live fast”. The 27-year-old has written in ‘Faster than Lightning: My autobiography’, which is being serialised by The Times, that he failed to listen to his coach’s advice … [Read more...] about Bolt confesses to ignoring sex ban
