Spurs dreams crushed again
Same old Spurs, same old false dawns. Another summer of transfer action and talk of the final pieces falling into place in the challenge to break into the top four. Another faltering start. "Two defeats in the opening two Premier League games once again tempered optimism and after the encouraging... [continued] (Guardian)
"We took the game to Tottenham and played really well. We fully deserved to win" No one was arguing with Martin O'Neill at White Hart Lane
Fans keep up pressure on Ashley
If Mike Ashley thought that his commitment to sell Newcastle United would get the St James's Park faithful of his back, he's got another think coming. "Ashley is believed to have been in Abu Dhabi last night in an attempt to push through a quick sale of the club, but... [continued] (Times)
Scolari faces European ultimatum
Just a month into the Premier League, and already the thoughts of the big four turn to Europe, as the group stages of the Champions League. Luiz Felipe Scolari's Chelsea take on Bordeaux at Stamford Bridge tonight with the Brazilian knowing that his three predecessors were defenestrated for not bringing... [continued] (Daily Telegraph)
Happier Rafa returns to Marseille
Last time Rafa Benitez came to Marseilles in the Champions League his job was on the line and his team conjured up a 4-0 thumping that keep him at Anfield. Tonight he takes them on again off the back of an unbeaten start to the Premier League, a win over... [continued] (Guardian)
Murray effect brings in £30m
The efforts of Andy Murray in reaching the US Open final, beating World No 1 Rafael Nadal on the way, will receive further reward today when the Lawn Tennis Association unveils a £30m sponsorship deal for British tennis. "The LTA is delivering on its promise to sign up a 'lead... [continued] (Times)
"This [deal] will lead to unprecedented growth in interest, participation, competitive results and brand impact. Tennis in Britain is changing" The Lawn Tennis Association has some good news for once
European Ryder Cup team flies out
Most of Europe's reigning Ryder Cup holders flew out yesterday to America where they will seek this weekend to retain the trophy at the Valhalla Club in Louisville, Kentucky. "Despite the obvious distractions that await the European team, non-playing captain Nick Faldo was full of confidence at Heathrow. Nor did... [continued] (Daily Telegraph)
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