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Andy Murray vows to win grand slam title (2/8/2012 4:25:35 PM)
Andy Murray said he came away from the Australian Open feeling "much more positive" about his game despite failing to reach the final.
AUDIO: Dan Parks exit 'strange' - Andy Nicol (2/8/2012 2:04:51 PM)
Former Scotland international Andy Nicol tells BBC Radio 5 live that Dan Parks' decision to announce his immediate retirement from international rugby is "very strange" and has taken everyone by surprise.
VIDEO: Murray learning from Lendl (2/8/2012 2:04:51 PM)
World number four tennis seed Andy Murray talks about his recent epic Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic, and looks forward to the rest of the season. Interview by BBC Scotland's Kheredine Idessane.
National Sport: Robinson salutes retiring Parks (2/8/2012 12:47:08 PM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.
Breaking News: Robinson salutes retiring Parks (2/8/2012 12:29:25 PM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.
Tennis: Novak Djokovic: Andy Murray must find his own path to Grand Slam glory (2/8/2012 10:27:56 AM)
TENNIS king Novak Djokovic has urged Andy Murray not to follow his route to the top of the men’s game but instead he find his own path to success.
Robinson salutes retiring Parks (2/8/2012 10:27:53 AM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.
Andy Murray and family enjoy great success (2/8/2012 1:24:16 AM)
All in all it was not the worst 10 days for Britain's pre-eminent tennis family. Andy Murray nearly stopped omnipotent Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic: Andy Murray must find his own way to the top (2/8/2012 12:44:11 AM)
Novak Djokovic insists Andy Murray must find his own path to glory rather than trying to copy the blueprint that has catapulted the Serbian to the top of tennis.
Flower: Playing spin is all in the head, it's not brain surgery (2/8/2012 12:24:04 AM)
All that England have to do to win Tests in Asia is find a way of playing spin bowling on low, slow pitches. It is not, as their coach, Andy Flower, said yesterday, brain surgery.
VIDEO: Door not closed for Bell - Flower (2/7/2012 9:25:02 PM)
England team director Andy Flower says Ian Bell remains "a fine player" and insists the batsman can still get himself back into the one day side.
England not closed shop - Flower (2/7/2012 9:25:02 PM)
Team director Andy Flower warns England's batsmen.
Cricket: England preparation was not good enough – Andy Flower (2/7/2012 9:47:52 AM)
ENGLAND coach Andy Flower admitted England were simply not ready to take on Pakistan after slumping to a 3-0 series defeat.
Wrexham FC: Wrexham FC boss Andy Morrell to continue playing (2/7/2012 9:28:23 AM)
COST-conscious Wrexham player-manager Andy Morrell plans to save the club some money by extending his playing career for another season.
Andy Capp cartoon - 7th February 2012 (2/7/2012 2:10:08 AM)
Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day - and click on the image above to view it in a larger size.
Cricket: England searching for answers after series whitewash defeat to Pakistan (2/7/2012 2:10:05 AM)
THE repeated failures of England’s world-class batsmen against Pakistan have left England captain Andrew Strauss and team director Andy Flower still searching for answers as to what exactly has gone wrong.
Flower takes blame for series whitewash (2/7/2012 12:24:12 AM)
The England coach, Andy Flower, admitted yesterday that his side were simply not ready to take on Pakistan after slumping to a 3-0 series defeat.
Andy Flower: 'England weren't ready to play' (2/6/2012 6:44:15 PM)
The repeated failures of England's world-class batsmen against Pakistan have left England captain Andrew Strauss and team director Andy Flower still searching for answers as to what exactly has gone wrong.
Wales faces enormous barriers if we are to produce a home-grown Andy Murray (2/6/2012 10:07:57 AM)
Peter Drew knew when he took the helm of Wales’ national tennis operation that the road to producing a superstar was a mammoth one. And as Andy Murray edged agonisingly close to another major final in a memorable clash with Novak Djokovic in front of a global audience of millions, the contrast with what happens day-to-day in Cardiff Bay couldn’t be more stark. Graham Henry went to meet him.
Bridgend: The barriers Wales faces in producing its own tennis superstar (2/6/2012 6:28:05 AM)
Peter Drew knew when he took the helm of Wales’ national tennis operation that the road to producing a superstar was a mammoth one. And as Andy Murray edged agonisingly close to another major final in a memorable clash with Novak Djokovic in front of a global audience of millions, the contrast with what happens day-to-day in Cardiff Bay couldn’t be more stark. Graham Henry went to meet him.
Robinson rues Scots' profligacy (2/5/2012 4:43:58 PM)
Scotland coach Andy Robinson believes failure to build on a half-time lead cost them in the 13-6 defeat by England in their opening Six Nations match.
VIDEO: Scotland 'bitterly disappointed' – Robinson (2/5/2012 4:43:58 PM)
A despondent Scotland coach Andy Robinson reflects on his side's 13-6 Six Nations defeat by England at Murrayfield, and admits his side must "keep on practising" after an error-strewn display.
Robinson rues familiar failings (2/5/2012 2:47:49 PM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson vowed his side will resolve their inability to score tries after all too familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 loss to England in the RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield.
No surprises as school league tables reveal standings (2/5/2012 2:47:49 PM)
Trowbridge headteacher Andy Packer has said that parents will judge his school on more than just league tables.
Rugby: Six Nations: Scotland 6 England 13 (2/5/2012 12:11:24 PM)
SCOTLAND boss Andy Robinson called for chaos and mayhem only to end up with more Calcutta Cup cruelty and Six Nations misery.
Breaking News: Robinson rues familiar failings (2/5/2012 11:27:24 AM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson vowed his side will resolve their inability to score tries after all too familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 loss to England in the RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield.
National Sport: Robinson rues familiar failings (2/5/2012 10:08:22 AM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson vowed his side will resolve their inability to score tries after all too familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 loss to England in the RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield.
Nos surprises as school league tables reveal standings (2/5/2012 5:50:03 AM)
Trowbridge headteacher Andy Packer has said that parents will judge his school on more than just league tables.
Andy Carroll has to learn to live the Liverpool way, says Joe Jordan (2/5/2012 2:03:56 AM)
Joe Jordan knows only too well the problems Andy Carroll has had to confront since signing for Liverpool for £35million last January.
VIDEO: BBC pundits on Laidlaw's no try (2/4/2012 11:44:04 PM)
BBC Pundits Jerermy Guscott, Jonathan Davies and Andy Nicol discuss the TMO's decision not to award Scotland's Greig Laidlaw a try against England at Murrayfield.
Six Nations 2012: Scotland warn England (2/4/2012 1:44:10 PM)
England were placed on high alert about the threat of a wet and wild Calcutta Cup showdown at Murrayfield as Andy Robinson warned that his Scotland team will aim to create chaos and 'mayhem'.
Mourinho plots next move (2/4/2012 1:44:10 PM)
BBC Sport's European football expert Andy Brassell analyses what next for the Special One
Farrell ready for Murrayfield chaos (2/4/2012 11:49:27 AM)
Assistant coach Andy Farrell is confident England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.
Speed the key for Robinson (2/4/2012 11:49:27 AM)
Head coach Andy Robinson will demand his Scotland side play with pace, but with composure amid the mayhem, in the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Murrayfield.
Andy Robinson warns England face chaos and mayhem at Murrayfield (2/4/2012 11:49:27 AM)
England coach Andy Farrell says his team will be ready for anything
National Sport: Speed the key for Robinson (2/4/2012 8:51:23 AM)
Head coach Andy Robinson will demand his Scotland side play with pace, but with composure amid the mayhem, in the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Murrayfield.
National Sport: Farrell ready for Murrayfield chaos (2/4/2012 8:51:23 AM)
Assistant coach Andy Farrell is confident England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.
Breaking News: Speed the key for Robinson (2/4/2012 8:51:22 AM)
Head coach Andy Robinson will demand his Scotland side play with pace, but with composure amid the mayhem, in the RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Murrayfield.
Breaking News: Farrell ready for Murrayfield chaos (2/4/2012 8:51:22 AM)
Assistant coach Andy Farrell is confident England's inexperienced side can thrive on the hostility, history and "chaos" that lies in wait for them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.
Lancaster's England enter the maelstrom (2/4/2012 12:24:15 AM)
The Scots are expecting a good deal of rain to sweep across their capital city this evening. As they are also anticipating equal amounts of "chaos" and "mayhem" to be generated – Andy Robinson, their coach, chose those words most carefully – it is fair to say that England will do very well indeed to record a first Calcutta Cup victory at Murrayfield, their least favourite venue this side of Planet Zog, in eight long and deeply destructive years.
BBC pundits on 2012 Six Nations (2/3/2012 3:04:31 PM)
Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch
Six Nations: Andy Robinson rings changes for 'shirty' Scotland ahead of Calcutta Cup clash (2/3/2012 1:46:58 PM)
'We have nothing to fear from England'. Andy Nicol, ex-Scotland captain.
Arts: From regal splendour to a floating head, images of The Queen go on show (2/3/2012 12:28:23 PM)
FROM Andy Warhol to Lucien Freud to Annie Leibovitz, a wealth of famous artists and photographers have unveiled portraits of the Queen over the years.
Robinson plots Scotland victory (2/3/2012 12:28:19 PM)
Head coach Andy Robinson urges his Scotland side to be ruthless in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.
Rugby: Six Nations: Scotland boss Andy Robinson dislikes English more than we do.. and he's one of them, says Al Strokosch (2/3/2012 11:48:56 AM)
AL STROKOSCH will never hold back on his Calcutta Cup words of wind-up around Andy Robinson because the coach loathes England more than anyone else at Murrayfield.
Scotland v England analysis (2/3/2012 9:04:13 AM)
BBC pundits Jeremy Guscott and Andy Nicol on the Calcutta Cup clash
Gills to refund fans after defeat (2/3/2012 7:29:57 AM)
Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler has promised fans who watched them lose to Accrington their money back.
Robinson 'desperate to stick it up the RFU' (2/3/2012 12:44:33 AM)
At Scotland's team announcement on Tuesday, Andy Robinson was at great pains to talk up the opposition in tomorrow's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield, pulling back from his previous attack on "the arrogance" of certain England players. "I think it's a quality side we're up against," he said. "We've got a lot of respect for the coaches that are there with England."
London Eye: Pain barrier is hurdle for Turner to overcome (2/3/2012 12:44:33 AM)
Last August Andy Turner was stepping up on to the podium at the world track and field championships in Daegu. This week he has been struggling to walk down the stairs at his Surrey home.
Andy Capp cartoon - 2nd February 2012 (2/2/2012 12:49:21 AM)
Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day - and click on the image above to view it in a larger size.
Goram calls for Rangers openness (2/1/2012 10:26:07 PM)
Former Rangers legend Andy Goram backs calls for owner Craig Whyte to clarify how he is funding business at Ibrox.
Murray will miss Davis Cup match (2/1/2012 4:24:19 PM)
British number one Andy Murray will miss next month's Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns following the Australian Open.
Liverpool FC: Liverpool FC can go on to qualify for Champions League says Dietmar Hamann (2/1/2012 4:09:51 PM)
Former Liverpool FC midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes the imminent return of Luis Suarez and the prospect of Andy Carroll scoring more regularly gives the Reds a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish praises Andy Carroll after first goal since October (2/1/2012 10:44:23 AM)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish hailed Andy Carroll after the striker scored his first goal since October.
Welsh Football League: Welsh Premier: Triple signings for Airbus UK (2/1/2012 8:48:44 AM)
AIRBUS UK director of football Andy Preece gave his squad a triple boost last night when he signed two strikers and a defender, writes Neil Turner.
Wrexham FC: Wrexham FC boss: I couldn’t deny Curtis Obeng chance to join Swansea City (2/1/2012 8:48:44 AM)
WREXHAM defender Curtis Obeng last night joined Premier League Swansea City for a fee believed to be in the region of £200,000 – a move described by Racecourse manager Andy Morrell as an “unbelievable opportunity” for the 22-year old.
Andy Capp cartoon - 1st February 2012 (2/1/2012 3:48:26 AM)
Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every day - and click on the image above to view it in a larger size.
Leeds offer O'Brien a second chance (2/1/2012 12:24:15 AM)
The Leeds defender Andy O'Brien will receive the club's full support after receiving treatment for depression. The 32-year-old refused to play in Leeds' 2-1 win at Burnley in November, leading manager Simon Grayson to say O'Brien had no future at Elland Road. He has not played since.
Point keeps southampton in second place (2/1/2012 12:24:15 AM)
Southampton remained second in the table after they drew 1-1 with Cardiff City at St Mary's last night. Malky Mackay's side opened the scoring in the 36th minute, winger Craig Conway (right) firing home. Southampton levelled, though, 12 minutes after the break as Rickie Lambert converted a penalty after Kevin McNaughton handballed in the box. Elsewhere, Nikola Zigic struck four goals to claim Birmingham a 4-1 win over Leeds at Elland Road. Ross McCormack put the hosts ahead in the 19th minute before Zigic headed Birmingham level. The Serbian forward struck again in the 61st minute and hit his hat-trick three minutes later before adding a fourth for the promotion hopefuls. Elsewhere, Barnsley beat Derby County 3-2, Matt Done, Scott Wiseman and Andy Gray scoring first-half goals, with Jamie Ward and Tom Carroll scoring for Derby. Coventry stay bottom of the table after a 2-1 defeat at Blackpool, Conor Thomas scored for the visitors, but Kevin Phillips and Gary Taylor-Fletcher grabbed the
Carroll marks transfer anniversary in style (2/1/2012 12:24:15 AM)
After 12 months of personal under-achievement, a revitalised Andy Carroll set Liverpool on their way to their first Premier League victory of 2012 against a Wolves team who folded once behind. Craig Bellamy and Dirk Kuyt added to Carroll's fifth goal of the campaign, and seventh since he arrived at Anfield, steering the Carling Cup finalists into fifth spot and leaving the relegation-threatened hosts without a win in 11 games.
Andy O'Brien returns after depression treatment (1/31/2012 9:24:44 PM)
Leeds defender Andy O'Brien will receive the club's full support as he bids to win back his first-team place after receiving treatment for depression.
Lee Jones to make Scotland debut in Calcutta Cup (1/31/2012 3:24:02 PM)
Edinburgh wing Lee Jones is to make his Scotland debut in the RBS 6 Nations opener with England at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has made eight changes.
Murray will miss Davis Cup match (1/31/2012 2:44:05 PM)
British number one Andy Murray will miss next month's Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns following the Australian Open.
Keogh leaves Wolves for Millwall (1/31/2012 1:30:14 PM)
Millwall sign striker Andy Keogh from Premier League side Wolves for an undisclosed fee.
Juniors: Auchinleck Talbot shotstopper Andy Leishman pinching himself after landing Scottish Cup player of the round award (1/31/2012 12:48:05 PM)
AUCHINLECK keeper Andy Leishman upstaged the big names to win an award for his heroic Scottish Cup performance against Hearts.
Rugby: Six Nations: No go for crocked Scotland centre Joe Ansbro as rookie Dave Denton is brought in (1/31/2012 11:48:22 AM)
SCOTLAND supremo Andy Robinson was handed good and bad news last night as he stepped up preparations for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown.
Andy Robinson ponders over Scotland line-up to face England (1/31/2012 11:29:14 AM)
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was today poised to reveal his team for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with England.
Liverpool and Manchester City dismiss Carlos Tevez and Andy Carroll swap (1/31/2012 11:23:57 AM)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini have dismissed claims the two clubs were considering a swap deal involving Carlos Tevez and Andy Carroll.
Leveson inquiry: Andy Coulson 'should have been quizzed by PCC over hacking' (1/31/2012 10:23:56 AM)
Speaking at the Leveson inquiry into press standards, Tim Toulmin said the PCC felt it had no ‘traction’ with Andy Coulson following his resignation as editor from the News of the World.
Leveson inquiry: News of the World's Andy Coulson 'should have been quizzed by PCC over hacking', says body's former director (1/31/2012 3:23:58 AM)
Speaking at the Leveson inquiry into press standards, Tim Toulmin said the PCC felt it had no ‘traction’ with Andy Coulson following his resignation as editor from the News of the World.
Get fit the Djokovic way (it is as hard as it sounds) (1/31/2012 1:04:24 AM)
Four years ago, Andy Roddick publicly mocked Novak Djokovic's physical frailty. Here, suggested the American to a chuckling audience of tennis reporters in New York, was a fine tennis player but one too ready to raise the white flag when the going got tough.
Darren Bent and Laurent Koscielny: Picture of the week by Andy Hooper (1/30/2012 8:04:12 PM)
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sportsmail's top snappers will be showcasing their favourite image of the week. Andy Hooper chooses Darren Bent and Laurent Koscielny this week.
Nyman joins Halfpenny for Menier party (1/30/2012 3:11:06 PM)
Full casting has been announced for the Menier Chocolate Factory’s forthcoming comedy Abigail’s Party, with Andy Nyman, Natalie Casey, Joe Absolom and Susannah Harker joining Jill Halfpenny in the Mike Leigh classic.
National Sport: Carroll determined to perform (1/30/2012 11:49:33 AM)
Club-record signing Andy Carroll is determined to make a success of his Liverpool career and has dismissed suggestions he will leave Anfield.
Fulham make move for Wigan's Hugo Rodallega (1/30/2012 10:24:58 AM)
Fulham have offered £2million plus Andy Johnson for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega. Wigan have already rebuffed a £4m bid from QPR for the Colombian.
Novak Djokovic celebrates Australian Open 2012 win with AC/DC anthem (1/30/2012 10:24:58 AM)
Unlike last year, when he beat his friend Andy Murray in straight sets and then kicked off an all-night party with a rock band in the locker room, Novak Djokovic admits he dispensed with the band and the raucous dressing room celebrations.
Breaking News: Carroll determined to perform (1/30/2012 10:08:25 AM)
Club-record signing Andy Carroll is determined to make a success of his Liverpool career and has dismissed suggestions he will leave Anfield.
Carroll determined to perform (1/30/2012 10:08:25 AM)
Club-record signing Andy Carroll is determined to make a success of his Liverpool career and has dismissed suggestions he will leave Anfield.
Morrell eager to sign new players (1/30/2012 9:44:02 AM)
Player-manager Andy Morrell says he is still hoping to add to Wrexham's squad as they push for promotion to the Football League.
Carroll has four months to save Liverpool career (1/30/2012 3:24:00 AM)
It really was a last chance saloon for Andy Carroll on Saturday, because the notion that Kenny Dalglish values the striker is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Liverpool have privately denied that they proposed a swap deal to Manchester City last week – Carroll for Carlos Tevez – but some very specific detail on that offer came to light last night.
Turner faces a needle as Farah makes his point (1/30/2012 12:44:12 AM)
For Mo Farah, another test of sharpness awaits. For Andy Turner, an MRI scan and the sharp point of a needle beckons.
Carroll insists his future is at Liverpool (1/30/2012 12:44:12 AM)
Liverpool's Andy Carroll insisted he had finally turned a corner at the club, hours before evidence emerged suggesting he had been offered to Manchester City in a swap for Carlos Tevez.
Not a reader? G-Nev reveals he hasn't bought a newspaper for seven years, plus Twitter fouls-ups aplenty (1/29/2012 11:28:26 PM)
Gary Neville’s refusal to sugar-coat criticism, even when aimed at Manchester United, has made him a superb replacement for Andy Gray at Sky Sports. So it might have been expected that when Red Nev was feted by press journalists at a tribute dinner last week, he spent part of a Q&A moaning about critical media coverage and claiming not to have bought a newspaper for seven years. **Twitter provides players with an opportunity to show they’re just like ordinary fans, and no doubt Manchester...
Thomson wins third world title (1/29/2012 10:47:27 PM)
Londoner Andy Thomson wins his third world bowls title aged 56 - 17 years after he last lifted the trophy.
Dalglish praises Carroll (1/29/2012 10:47:27 PM)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists he is keen to continue working with striker Andy Carroll despite more suggestions the club have tried to offload their record signing.
National Sport: Dalglish praises Carroll (1/29/2012 7:08:23 PM)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists he is keen to continue working with striker Andy Carroll despite more suggestions the club have tried to offload their record signing.
Liverpool FC: Liverpool FC manager Kenny Dalglish praises Andy Carroll after win over Manchester United (1/29/2012 5:07:46 PM)
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists he is keen to continue working with striker Andy Carroll despite more suggestions the club have tried to offload their record signing.
Flower not afraid to drop batsman (1/29/2012 5:04:05 PM)
England coach Andy Flower is considering dropping a batsman for the third Test after their latest abject showing against spin.
Wrexham FC: Blue Square Bet Premier: Wrexham FC 2 Bath City 0 (1/29/2012 3:49:18 PM)
WREXHAM FC player-manager Andy Morrell was relieved his side beat Bath City 2-0 in Saturday's Blue Square Bet Premier clash, following their first league defeat since September in midweek.
Andy Murray can see summit despite latest fall on climb (1/29/2012 6:25:08 AM)
Andy Murray believes he can become world No 1 despite falling just short of a remarkable Australian Open semi-final victory over Novak Djokovic, the man who holds that ranking and three Grand Slam titles.
Evra blunder allows Kuyt to steal the glory (1/29/2012 6:25:08 AM)
It was down in the same corner of the ground where everything had kicked off three months ago and Patrice Evra was involved again. Luis Suarez was not, of course, but from his seat in the stand he would soon be on his feet celebrating a winning goal that at that stage of a disappointing FA Cup tie, the most optimistic Liverpool supporter could hardly have been expecting. With 87 minutes played and Manchester United apparently heading for a replay that was the least they deserved, Andy Carroll flicked on Pepe Reina's long goal-kick and suddenly Evra was caught out on the wrong side of Dirk Kuyt, who ran on to drive a low shot past David de Gea.
Australian Open 2012: improving Murray targets No 1 spot by end of season (1/29/2012 4:04:12 AM)
Despite failing to reach the Australian Open final, Andy Murray still believes that he can become world No 1.
Australian Open 2012: Ivan Lendl knows how to make Andy Murray champion (1/29/2012 12:24:16 AM)
Inside the privacy of the locker room at Melbourne Park, Ivan Lendl placed a consoling hand on Andy Murray’s shoulders. 'I'm proud of you,' said Lendl. 'You did a great job.'
Double dose of Farrell revives Hodgson hope (1/29/2012 12:24:15 AM)
To the watching world agog at learning what vitality a father-and-son team might bring to England's wilting red rose, they are Andy and Owen Farrell – respectively an on-loan attack and backs coach and a putative debutant centre. To Charlie Hodgson, the venerable fly-half who has worked with both men every day during a mostly successful first season at Saracens, they are Big Faz and Young Faz. And in both cases, Hodgson has been impressed by what he has seen.
Andy Dunn's Big Match Verdict: Why clumsy Carroll will never walk alone at Liverpool (1/28/2012 11:48:23 PM)
It was getting to the stage of mild embarrassment. The encouragement, the forced applause, the macho urgings, a standard trap and lay-off lauded as though it was from the Lionel Messi ­catalogue of ­genius, a routine tackle on a ­dawdling 37-year-old bringing a ­crescendo of ­appreciation This loyal Liverpool crowd even hailed Andy Carroll for his role in Daniel ­Agger’s goal. After all, the big fella helped collapse a scrum in the six-yard area, allowing his centre-back to nod in. The dearth...
Murray can be number one - Nadal (1/28/2012 10:24:03 AM)
Rafael Nadal says Andy Murray has the ability to become world number one in 2012 if the Scot improves his mental approach on the biggest stage.
Tennis: Australian Open: Andy Murray reckons epic battle with Novak Djokovic proves he's closing in on Holy Grail (1/28/2012 10:09:02 AM)
IVAN LENDL had warned Andy Murray this semi-final was going to be “painful” but not even he could have predicted just how tough it would be.
Welsh Football League: Welsh Cup: Rhyl FC v Llanelli (1/28/2012 8:27:25 AM)
RHYL manager Greg Strong hopes Llanelli boss Andy Legg left Belle Vue with a false sense of security after watching the Lilywhites lose their latest league game last week.
Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray loses to Novak Djokovic in five sets (1/28/2012 12:44:22 AM)
Even in the hour of a shattering defeat, his body broken by nearly five hours of relentless combat, Andy Murray could console himself with one thought: he is finally looking and acting like a Grand Slam champion in waiting.
Tennis: Djokovic beats Murray in thriller (1/27/2012 8:04:04 PM)
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic survived an enthralling marathon clash with Andy Murray on Friday to earn an Australian Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal.