http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/ Get all the latest Sport news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:06:42 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.malefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/malefirst.png http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/ Goals from Matthew Upson and John Terry gave England a 2-1 win over old enemy Germany in last night's friendly in Berlin. It was a young England side that took to the pitch, as a result of injuries to many first team players but this produced some much improved displays from Fabio Capello's fringe players http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Germany+12+England-1634.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Germany+12+England-1634.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:31:56 +0000 Sport Chelsea's Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches for throwing a coin back at burnley supporters in their Carling Cup defeat of Chelsea last Wednesday. An FA regulatory commission heard the case yesterday, looking at video evidence and written submissions. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Drogba+banned+for+three+matches-1633.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Drogba+banned+for+three+matches-1633.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:26:13 +0000 Sport Andy Priaulx was honoured to give his title over to Yvan Muller. Guernsey's outgoing World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx ended his reign at the top on a high with two podium finishes in Macau on Sunday. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Andy+Priaulx+ends+season+on+high+note-1632.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Andy+Priaulx+ends+season+on+high+note-1632.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:47:47 +0000 Sport Conor Cummins endured a day of disappointment on Saturday after failing to finish the Macau Grand Prix street race. The 22-year-old broke the lap record in qualifying but only managed seven circuits. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Macau+Grand+Prix+disappointment+for+Conor+Cummins-1631.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Macau+Grand+Prix+disappointment+for+Conor+Cummins-1631.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:43:43 +0000 Sport Ricky Stuart says England will only become a world force if they slash the number of imported players. England's World Cup campaign was ended. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Ricky+Stuart+fears+for+Englands+future-1630.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Ricky+Stuart+fears+for+Englands+future-1630.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:33:13 +0000 Sport Ricky Stuart has kept faith with the same squad which beat Fiji in the semi-final. Kiwis have named the same line-up that beat England in their semi. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Australia+and+New+Zealand+have+both+named+unchanged+lineups-1629.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Australia+and+New+Zealand+have+both+named+unchanged+lineups-1629.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:38 +0000 Sport John Terry hopes England's younger players impress in there game against Germany. The England captain believes the national side's good form has won back the belief of their fans. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/John+Terry+has+said+the+fans+are+behind+England-1628.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/John+Terry+has+said+the+fans+are+behind+England-1628.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:23:34 +0000 Sport Arsenal's Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly with Germany tonight after dislocating his shoulder in training when he fell on the pitch. He was taken to hospital where his shoulder was put back in place. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Walcott+Ruled+Out+With+Shoulder+Injury-1627.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Walcott+Ruled+Out+With+Shoulder+Injury-1627.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:16:47 +0000 Sport England manager Fabio Capello has no issues with clubs over the withdrawals of key players for tomorrow night's friendly against Germany in Berlin. England have lost Steven Gerrard to a groin injury and Frank Lampard is suffering with a rib injury. Both are said to be "gutted" to be missing the match. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Capello+calm+over+withdrawals-1626.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Capello+calm+over+withdrawals-1626.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:41:35 +0000 Sport Sir Trevor Brooking, the Football Association's director of football, has come under fire from Football League chairman Lord Brian Mawhinney following his criticism of youth development in England. Brooking hit out at falling standards across the country, even blaming his own organisation. But Mawhinney said any attack on the Football League was "unjustified". http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Trevor+Brookings+attacks+standard+of+youth+football-1625.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Trevor+Brookings+attacks+standard+of+youth+football-1625.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:14:05 +0000 Sport Chelsea's Didier Drogba is facing police and FA investigations after throwing a coin into the crowd during Chelsea's defeat to Burnley in the Carling Cup last night. The incident happened when Drogba was celebrating scoring in the 27 minute. He has since apologised but could still face trouble. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Didier+Drogba+faces+police+and+FA+probes-1624.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Didier+Drogba+faces+police+and+FA+probes-1624.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:30:44 +0000 Sport Championship side Burnley pulled off a giant killing of Premiership leaders Chelsea in last nights Carling Cup match at Stamford Bridge. The game finished 1-1 on 90 minutes but Burnley won 5-4 on penalties. Burnley keeper Brian Jensen won the game for Burnley with his full stretch dive which kept out Jon Mikel Obi's decisive penalty. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Burnley+beat+Chelsea+on+penalties-1623.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Burnley+beat+Chelsea+on+penalties-1623.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:58:00 +0000 Sport Arenal's youngsters produced a great performance in last night's Carling Cup tie with Wigan, beating the Latic's 3-0 and booking a place in the quarter finals. Manager Arsene Wenger kept 10 of the side that demolished Sheffield United in the previous round, adding Jay Simpson, one of eight teenagers in the squad which had an average age of 19. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/Arsenal+30+Wigan-1622.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/Arsenal+30+Wigan-1622.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:58:32 +0000 Sport Honda will give Lucas Di Grassi the chance to test for them in Barcelona. Lucas will join the team for their first winter test at the Circuit de Catalunya. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Honda+will+test+Lucas+Di+Grassi+in+Spain-1621.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Honda+will+test+Lucas+Di+Grassi+in+Spain-1621.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:27:01 +0000 Sport Toro Rosso will evaluate drivers at next week's first post-season Formula One test. Sebastien Bourdais, Sebastian Buemi, and Takuma Sato will be tested. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Toro+Rosso+to+assess+their+2009+drivers-1620.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Toro+Rosso+to+assess+their+2009+drivers-1620.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:24:07 +0000 Sport The Pacific Islanders have many fine players but it is essentially a scratch side and they will always suffer for the lack of time they spend together preparing for matches. At the end there was a general feeling that it had been a satisfactory day's work, with a ready acknowledgement from both coaching staff and players. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Mark+Johnson+passes+first+test-1619.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Mark+Johnson+passes+first+test-1619.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:10:58 +0000 Sport Shayne Hayne was in charge of England's win over Papua. The england coach has failed in his quest to have a northern hemisphere referee appointed for Saturday's semi-final against New Zealand. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Tony+Smith+loses+Australian+referee+battle-1618.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Tony+Smith+loses+Australian+referee+battle-1618.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:58:24 +0000 Sport Bill Kenwright, Tom Hicks and George Gillett, all are facing finacial difficulties. Liverpool co-owners Tom and George could face serious problems if they cannot pay back their £350m debt by January 2009. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Crisis+threat+for+Liverpool+and+Everton-1617.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Crisis+threat+for+Liverpool+and+Everton-1617.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:46:02 +0000 Sport Owen Hargreaves has made just 37 appearances for Manchester United. Hargreaves will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Injured+Owen+Hargreaves+is+out+for+season-1616.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Injured+Owen+Hargreaves+is+out+for+season-1616.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:41:11 +0000 Sport Newcastle United moved out of the bottom three and up to 14th in the Premiership thanks to a brace from Obafemi Martins. Villa started the better of the two sides, knowing that a win would take them into the League's top three. They should have taken the league early on when Martin Laursen headed Gareth Barry's 11th minute corner against the post. http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Newcastle+20+Aston+Villa-1615.html http://www.malefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Newcastle+20+Aston+Villa-1615.html Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:33:43 +0000 Sport