Career Fitter News
- Star Billing against Nereid in American Oaks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:08PMTrainer John Shirreffs has a deep team of 3-year-old turf fillies this summer in the stakes winner Star Billing and the improving Nereid.
- Star Billing to take on Nereid in American Oaks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:08PMTrainer John Shirreffs has a deep team of 3-year-old turf fillies this summer in the stakes winner Star Billing and the improving Nereid.
- Harrington Likes His Odds To Win British Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:54AMPadraig Harrington doesn't believe he is too old to win another major. And to back up his case, he cited a golf handicapping expert.
- Upbeat Allenby hopes life begins at 40 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:00AMROBERT Allenby turned 40 yesterday. Or -- as he put it in his typically laconic manner -- "the big 4-Oh".
- Allenby feels the tide is turning Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:06PMAustralian golfer Robert Allenby feels he is starting to turn things around on the golf course following his divorce.
- Yabby and the Hawks Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:35PMAllan Jeans led Hawthorn in its greatest period of dominance in League football
- Jeans and the Hawks Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:35PMAllan Jeans led Hawthorn in its greatest period of dominance in League football
- At 40, Allenby gets back on track Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:31PMAUSTRALIAN golfer Robert Allenby believes he is starting to put a traumatic period in his life behind him in time for this week's British Open at Royal St George's.
- Roger Federer: 5 Reasons He's Officially on the Way Down Heading into U.S. Open Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:33PMRoger Federer 's exit at the quarterfinals stage of Wimbledon for the second year running has added fuel to the debate as to whether the 16-time Grand Slam champion is on the decline. Ever since he won his first Grand Slam at the All-England Club back in 2003, Roger has never gone a calendar year without winning a major. After making a semifinal, final and quarterfinal appearance at the three ...
- 'West Indies aiming for top five by 2015' - Sammy Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:44PMCreating a professional ethos and identifying new talent are the key focus areas for West Indies as they aim to break into the top half of the Test table by 2015, their captain Darren Sammy has said
- Harrington Likes Odds To Win British Open Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:01PMPadraig Harrington doesn't believe he is too old to win another major. And to back up his case, he cited a golf handicapping expert.
- Friel feeling heat as final looms Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:09AMWhen Derry won the Ulster and All Ireland football championship titles in 1993, Swatragh clubman Anthony Tohill proved the springboard of their successes from midfield. Related Stories Tipperary show no mercy in ruthless demolition Defiant Cahill talking tough despite defeat Bradley out for season Bradley ruled out of Ulster showpiece ‘Battle of Aughrim’ awaits Armagh
- Bryan Ferry discusses heart problem Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:04AMBryan Ferry has revealed the cause of his recent health scare was an abnormal heart rhythm, although insists he is feeling great now. The 65-year-old British musician is famed for making hits with Roxy Music, as well as enjoying a successful solo career.
- Claire Taylor retires from international cricket Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:02AM• Batsman calls time on 14-year England career • Taylor: It's the right time for me to step away The England cricketer Claire Taylor has announced her retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old represented England in 15 Tests, 126 one-day internationals and 27 Twenty20 matches during her 14 years with the England team and was the first woman to be named one of Wisden's five ...
- Demons hope to welcome back 'Aussie' Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:27AMMelbourne coach Dean Bailey is growing more optimistic that the Demons can convince small forward Austin Wonaeamirri to return to the AFL.
- Handicap Yourself Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:13AMGordon Pine, the noted US handicapper, wrote recently that if, as a punter, you are not "handicapping yourself" then you are actually handicapping yourself!
- Golf: Barclays Scottish Open: Gambling guide convinces Padraig Harrington to grab more glory Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:15AMPADRAIG HARRINGTON reckons a mid-life crisis can drive him to a third Open title.
- The sad fall of Angelo Esposito, who was traded to Florida for Kenndal McArdle today Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:19PMFew players in recent draft history have seen a fall from grace quite like Angelo Esposito, who went from a possible top pick in 2007 to the 20th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins ... and it only got worse from there. He was traded to Florida for Kenndal McArdle (pictured) today.
- Wembley world meet brings out the young boy in Choong Hann Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:29PMKUALA LUMPUR: Old hand Wong Choong Hann may be competing in his eighth World Championships in August but he is still excited like a young boy.
- Green and Mikkelsen get extra time at Carlisle Utd after impressing in friendly Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:23AMGreg Abbott has handed midfield pair Stuart Green and Lasse Mikkelsen extra time to prove they have a future with Carlisle United.
- STAY TO PLAY ANOTHER DAY Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:22AMGREG Abbott has handed midfield pair Stuart Green and Lasse Mikkelsen extra time to prove they have a future with Carlisle United.
- When Paddy met Monty: Rory, Royal St George's and ruination on the range Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:10PMIs Royal St George's the place to be next week, particularly with Rory McIlroy in attendance? Padraig Harrington: Who knows where Rory will end up? We tend to make these judgements that somebody is naturally going to follow this progression.
- Triathlon: A true original in Roth Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:10PMROTH, Germany (8 July 2011) -- He started his long-distance triathlon career on a bar bet, and now American Dave Orlowski, one of the original 12 Ironman athletes, is joining in the fun as a last-minute starter for the 10th running of Challenge Roth this Sunday.
- England star Clare Taylor calls it quits Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:31PMEngland cricketer Claire Taylor, the first woman to be named as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year, retired from international cricket yesterday.
- Hillside rally supported by engineer Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:13PMRetired engineer Lex Smith (83) intends to be front and centre in the rank and file of campaigners at the Save Hillside public rally in the Octagon today. read more
- 162 Ingalls apprentices ready to work Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:43AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press PASCAGOULA, Miss. Ingalls Shipbuilding will graduate 162 from its apprentice program during ceremonies Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum convention center in Biloxi. Speakers at the ceremony include Irwin F. Edenzon, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding and Navy Rear Adm. David Lewis, program executive officer for ships. The Ingalls Apprentice ...
- Doing things the Melky way Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:00AMJAKE Melksham's role in the Bombers' win last week suggests he might be at home on football's biggest stage.
- Taylor retires from England duty Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:00AMEngland stalwart Claire Taylor announces her retirement from international cricket at the age of 35 after a 14-year international career.
- Claire Taylor announces retirement Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:14AMClaire Taylor, the first woman to be named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year, has retired from international cricket
- CLAIRE TAYLOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT | Sporting Life - Cricket News | Live ball-by-ball scorecards, England v Sri Lanka Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:47AMEngland's Claire Taylor has announced her retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old represented England in 15 Tests, 126 ODIs and 27 Twenty20s and hit 4,101 ODI runs.
- Taylor announces retirement from cricket Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:43AMEngland's star batsman Claire Taylor has announced her retirement from international cricket at the age of 35.
- Ride a Single Speed Bike for Fun And Fitness, Not Image Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:50AMIf you ride a road bike, a single speed model will make you fitter and let you have more fun
- Steve Canavan: The new Molby? No, Charlie Adam is fitter, faster and slimmer – but has the same skill Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:41AMCharlie Adam is being labelled Liverpool's new Jan Molby. Is he? In a word, no.
- Pacific Coast League: Healthy Blanks now firing on all cylinders Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:45AMTucson Padres first baseman Kyle Blanks ran more and ate healthier during the winter to mold himself into better shape. Through working out and gleaning advice from a nutrition book, he chipped off 15 pounds, becoming leaner for his comeback from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
- PCL: Healthy Blanks now firing on all cylinders Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:45AMTucson Padres first baseman Kyle Blanks ran more and ate healthier during the winter to mold himself into better shape. Through working out and gleaning advice from a nutrition book, he chipped off 15 pounds, becoming leaner for his comeback from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
- Steve Canavan: The new Molby? No, he's fitter, faster and slimmer – but has the same skill Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:24PMCharlie Adam is being labelled Liverpool's new Jan Molby. Is he? In a word, no.
- Nav view search Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:29AMRudi Voller claims Michael Ballack is ready to show Germany coach Joachim Low he was wrong to curtail the midfielder's international career. The German Football Association (DFB) announced the last month the 34-year-old former captain would no longer be considered for international duty.
- Best Gear for the Traveling Golfer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:50AMThe best equipment for the traveling golfer goes way beyond clubs and balls.
- Voller: Ballack keen to prove fitness Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:34AMRudi Voller has revealed that Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack is keen to prove his fitness after being told by Joachim Low he would no longer be in contention for the German national team.
- Tevez, Fabregas & Nasri might be unhappy where they are, but 700 players no longer have a club as pre-season begins Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:33AMThe likes of Carlos Tevez , Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri might be feeling pretty restless at the moment as they pursue moves away from clubs who are only too happy to have them.
- Haye v Klitschko – live! Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:42PM• Hit the auto-refresh button or F5 for the latest updates • Email gregg.roughley@guardian.co.uk with your predictions • Tweet @greggroughley too if you like 8.40pm: It's been lashing it down in Hamburg today, as you can see from the picture of David Haye turning up at the Imtech Arena earlier this evening. Apparently the stadium's not been coping well with the ...
- Battered Haye falls short as Klitschko jabs his way to a win Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:42PM• Hit the auto-refresh button or F5 for the latest updates • Email gregg.roughley@guardian.co.uk with your predictions • Tweet @greggroughley too if you like Preamble: Evening. We've had to wait about 375 years for it, but we finally have a world heavyweight title fight worth getting excited about. Both boxers have remained unbeaten for seven years; Klitschko's last ...
- Richards rates among the best Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:59PMYENDA Blueheelers hardman Steve Richards has confirmed his reputation as one of the best players in the region, after being named in the Country Seconds team for the season year in a row.
- Bob Crippen, space shuttle's first pilot, talks about the end of the program Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:00PMBob Crippen, space shuttle's first pilot, talks about the end of the program
- Wimbledon 2011: Liam Broady suffers meltdown in defeat to Luke Saville Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:12PM• Teenager loses boys' final 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 • Briton seems to lose control of his emotions Britain's last hope of a singles title at Wimbledon this year fizzled out today as Liam Broady, the seemingly unstoppable teenager from Stockport, lost the juniors final to Australian Luke Saville, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. Broady, who last year won the boys' doubles title here, took the first set in unassailable ...
- Long Beach's George Deukmejian: At 83, a quiet retirement Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:26PMOne-time California governor remains a fixture around the Shore.
- Delegator and Witness star in July entries Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:15PMDelegator and Star Witness are the headline names among the 19 possibles for the Darley July Cup at the five-day stage.
- CHANNON FULL OF HOPE FOR WINKER Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:43AMWinker Watson - back up in class in July Cup. Mick Channon expects to see an improved display from Winker Watson in the Darley July Cup. The six-year-old retired to stud at the end of 2009 after a successful career with Peter Chapple-Hyam but returned to racecourse action on 25th June for Channon.
- LIAM BROADY BEATEN IN FINAL Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 10:02AMBroady - blew a lead in final. Liam Broady's attempt to become the first British Wimbledon boys' singles champion in 49 years ended in failure as he collapsed to a three-set defeat to Australian Luke Saville.
- The Merry Widow exits left, as kids call Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:00AMWHEN the curtain drops on Australian Ballet's final performance of The Merry Widow, it will signal the end of the career of Kirsty Martin.