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Bridge faces month’s lay-off

 MANCHESTER City full–back Wayne Bridge is set to be sidelined for around a month after undergoing a hernia operation yesterday.

The 29–year–old was forced off after aggravating the long–standing injury in the first half of City’s 1–1 draw at Sunderland on Sunday and will now miss a crucial phase of the season. Bridge had only recently returned to first–team action for Roberto Mancini’s side after missing 13 games with a knee injury.

Date published: 17/03/2010

Thunder on a roll

NETBALL: Northern Thunder ended Surrey Storm’s unbeaten record in the Co-operative Netball Superleague.

A superb 59-48 victory moved Thunder into the fourth and final play-off place, level on points with Hertfordshire Mavericks and with a game in hand.
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Date published: 17/03/2010

AP answers critics

RACING: FOR a man who has been crowned champion jockey for the last 14 seasons, Tony (AP) McCoy has come in for some unwarranted criticism in recent weeks.

His riding of Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful Denman and his suitability for the mount in the first place has come under scrutiny, but racing’s most driven character has kept a dignified silence.

So it was...

Date published: 17/03/2010

VINNY IS THE VALUE

Cheltenham preview: BIG BUCK’S, the horse Paul Nicholls describes as the most talented in his star-studded stable - despite the presence of the mighty Kauto Star - will start one of the shortest-priced favourites of the Cheltenham Festival when he lines up for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle tomorrow.

Punters have a straight choice: back the favourite at around 4-7 or...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Back Barne to dethrone King

SPORTS BETTING: HOW fortunes can change in the world of sport.

A year ago, Tiger Woods had golf’s major prizes at his mercy and Ernie Els could not buy a victory.

Now, only Woods knows when he will return to competition following his off-the-course indiscretions and Els is enjoying a new lease of life with victory in last weekend’s WGC-CA Championship in...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Film guide for future coaches

COACH Mike Molloy is interviewed for the film at Saddleworth Sports Centre.

TRAINING: LIGHTS, camera, action. A film crew descended on Saddleworth Sports Centre to help promote coaching.

Organised by Sportscoach UK, it is aimed at parents or carers who are...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

 Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

SOUTHWELL

2.30 Spic ‘n Span

3.05 Novay Essjay

3.45 Victory Ide Say

4.25 Rebel Duke

5.05 Reverend Green

5.35 Granakey

Cheltenham
1.30 Daves Dream

2.05 Smoking Aces

2.40 Albertas Run (nb)

3.20 Cousin Vinny (each way)

4.00 My...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Nicholls star to master his rivals again

RACING: OF ALL the hot favourites at Cheltenham this week - and there are plenty - Master Minded strikes me as the most secure.

Paul Nicholls’ ace two-miler, winner of the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase for the last two seasons, looks a good thing to complete the hat-trick at the Festival tomorrow.

The seven-year-old blitzed his rivals in this race...

Date published: 16/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

KEMPTON

5.50 Misaro

6.20 Dominium

6.50 Jarrow

7.20 Last Sovereign

7.50 Illustrious Blue

8.20 Desert Recluse

8.50 Lujeanie

SOUTHWELL

1.20 Spin Again

1.55 Sir George

2.30 Excellent Vision

3.05 Flores Sea

3.45 Verinco

4.25 Eseej...

Date published: 16/03/2010

Becks’ world in ruins

ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello expects to be without David Beckham for this year’s World Cup in South Afrrica.

England’s most capped outfield player ruptured his Achilles tendon on AC Milan duty against Chievo last night, sparking fears that he may never play again.

It is a huge blow to Capello, who spoke with Beckham late last night.

“We have to...

Date published: 15/03/2010

It’s United’s title, insists Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov expects Manchester United to complete an unprecedented championship quartet this season.

The Bulgarian wrapped up a 3–0 win for the Red Devils over Fulham yesterday, following two more goals from Wayne Rooney that took his tally to 32.

It took United two points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal in what is turning into a fascinating title race.

But...

Date published: 15/03/2010

City have rivals in their sights

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will target victories over Tottenham and Aston Villa in a bid to claim Champions League football.

City needed a stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Adam Johnson to snatch a point at Sunderland which took them to within two points of Spurs in fourth place with a game in hand.

However, Mancini is confident the quest for a...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Binocular’s sights are fixed on glory

AS Champion Hurdles go, tomorrow’s Smurfit Kappa-sponsored renewal can hardly be described as a star-studded affair.

But for sheer unpredictability, this is about as good as it gets.

With a 7-2 favourite in Go Native and at least eight others in with a chance, anything could happen. Run the race three times and you could get three different winners – it...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Heffron notches second victory

BOXING: LONDON is calling for Oldham welterweight Ronnie Heffron (pictured) after he made it two wins out of two in the professional ranks.

Cheered on by 200 home-town supporters, ‘The Razor’ was too sharp for journeyman pro Karl Taylor at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.

The contest was stopped by Taylor’s corner at the end of round two to prevent their...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Phoenix at the double

ICE HOCKEY: Manchester Phoenix produced two fine performances to defeat Sheffield Scimitars and Bracknell Bees.

Their 4-1 and 7-3 victories over the Scimitars and Bees were built on toughness, clinical finishing and tenacity.

Goals from Jaakko Hagelberg (2), Adam Walker and Robert Lachowicz gave Phoenix victory over a physical Scimitars outfit, the Manchester team...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

Cheltenham

1.30 Get Me Out Of Here

2.05 Riverside Theatre

2.40 Bensalem

3.20 Binocular

4.00 Garde Champetre (nap)

4.40 Quevega (nb)

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Date published: 15/03/2010

Heffron aims to be the best

BOXING:

YOUNG welterweight Ronnie Heffron says he’ll put Oldham on the map for boxing — and become the town’s biggest star.

The 19-year-old has his second professional fight tonight in Liverpool at the Echo Arena against the experienced Karl Taylor.

It follows an impressive two-round demolition of Chris Brophy on debut at the end of last year....

Date published: 12/03/2010

City’s £1bn contract

FOOTBALL:

Manchester City has signed a £1billion agreement with Manchester City Council to develop land around their Eastlands stadium.

The massive scheme will transform one of the poorest areas of the City, creating thousands of jobs as the site is turned into a "world class sports and leisure complex".

In addition, the club will look into the...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Matthew is the best of British

SQUASH:

FAILSWORTH squash star Matthew Sidaway has made a major breakthrough by landing his first British title.

The 15-year-old Failsworth School pupil defeated Gloucestershire's Tom Ford in the British Under-17s final held at the Nottingham Squash Centre.

Matthew, the joint third seed, defeated top seed Oliver Holland (Nottingham) in the semi-finals.

Coached...

Date published: 12/03/2010

Courtenay out

ICE HOCKEY: Manchester Phoenix will once again be without top scorer Ed Courtenay as they head into this weekend's English Premier League programme.

The 42-year-old is back in Canada after attending an interview which means he won't be back for the home double-header against Sheffield (Saturday 7pm) and Bracknell (Sunday 5.30pm).
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Date published: 12/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards
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Date published: 12/03/2010

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