http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/ Get all the latest Sport news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sun, 7 Sep 2008 03:21:52 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/ So eight becomes four as the men’s semi-final line-up has finally been decided and it’s a Wimbledon quarter final rematch between Nadal and Murray and defending champion Federer with play Djokovic in the second. Nadal overcame the big hitting American Mardy Fish despite dropping the first, Fish powering to a 3-0 lead, but he went on to clinch the m... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Top+Four+Make+US+Open+SemiFinal-1520.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Top+Four+Make+US+Open+SemiFinal-1520.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:53:47 +0100 Sport Toro Rosso's Sebastian Vettel is moving to the main Red Bull team. Takuma Sato will test for the Ferrari-powered outfit at Jerez on 18 September, the day after Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi, 19. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Takuma+Sato+to+test+for+Toro+Rosso+seat-1519.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Takuma+Sato+to+test+for+Toro+Rosso+seat-1519.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:17:30 +0100 Sport Felipe Massa is six points adrift of Hamilton. Ferrari made a statement of intent ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix with Massa and Raikkonen topping the timesheets in practice. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Felipe+Massa+takes+lead+in+Spa+practice-1518.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Felipe+Massa+takes+lead+in+Spa+practice-1518.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:06:29 +0100 Sport O'Loughlin will also miss the play-offs England have suffered another World Cup blow with the news that Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out after failing to overcome a shoulder injury. The forward made an abortive comeback six weeks ago after breaking a shoulder blade in May and scans have revealed the bone has still not fully healed. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Sean+OLoughlin+to+sit+out+World+Cup-1517.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Sean+OLoughlin+to+sit+out+World+Cup-1517.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:02:57 +0100 Sport The Chelsea midfielder will be out for two weeks because of a bruised foot he suffered on the first day of the season. Michael Ballack, who played for Germany in the Euro 2008 final with Spain, faced Wigan on 24 August but had to sit out. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Injured+Michael+Ballack+is+out+for+two+weeks-1516.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Injured+Michael+Ballack+is+out+for+two+weeks-1516.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:00:53 +0100 Sport Newcastle have begun their hunt for a sixth manager in four years after Kevin Keegan resigned. David Moyes and former Didier Deschamps are among the names being considered. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/Newcastle+have+began+their+search+for+a+new+boss-1515.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/Newcastle+have+began+their+search+for+a+new+boss-1515.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:57:44 +0100 Sport England and London Wasps players Josh Lewsey, James Haskell and Danny Cipriani have a busy year ahead of them. As well as the domestic season – which gets underway this weekend- they will also be vying for England and Britisj Lions selection. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/RUGBY+VIDEO+Rugby+Premiership+20089+preview+featuring+Wasps+and+England+Stars-1514.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/RUGBY+VIDEO+Rugby+Premiership+20089+preview+featuring+Wasps+and+England+Stars-1514.html Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:18:19 +0100 Sport Round four is where the men’s US Open tennis has really come alive and with the top three seeds struggling it looks wide open as to who will make it to the final on Sunday. Despite looking unstoppable since the French Open the number one seed and new Olympic Champion Rafael Nadal was handed a surprising test by American Sam Querrey in their third fourth round match-up. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/US+Open+Comes+Alive-1513.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/US+Open+Comes+Alive-1513.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 20:47:01 +0100 Sport England and London Wasps players Josh Lewsey, James Haskell and Danny Cipriani have a busy year ahead of them. As well as the domestic season – which gets underway this weekend- they will also be vying for England and Britisj Lions selection. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/New+Land+Rover+Premiership+Cup+competition-1512.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/New+Land+Rover+Premiership+Cup+competition-1512.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:32:27 +0100 Sport Australian Casey Stoner, who started on pole despite fracturing his hand on Friday, misjudged a corner, lost control and crashed. That left Italian Rossi in the lead and the Yamaha rider roared home. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Valentino+Rossis+title+hopes+are+increased-1511.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Valentino+Rossis+title+hopes+are+increased-1511.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:24:27 +0100 Sport Dario Franchitti has had a troubled year in the Nascar series. The scottish driver will leave Nascar and return to IndyCar in 2009 to replace Dan Wheldon. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Dario+Franchitti+sets+up+IndyCar+return-1510.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Dario+Franchitti+sets+up+IndyCar+return-1510.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:20:33 +0100 Sport Despite Hull's position in the league table this season, their appearance at Wembley was actually their third appearance in a major final in four seasons. Lee Radford said there was sufficient talent in the playing ranks. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Hull+FC+captain+Lee+Radford+is+optimistic-1509.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Hull+FC+captain+Lee+Radford+is+optimistic-1509.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:17:47 +0100 Sport Injury forces Bennett to retire A series of shoulder injuries has led to Mike Bennett's retirement. The St Helens forward has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the season. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/Injury+forces+Mike+Bennett+to+retire-1508.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/Injury+forces+Mike+Bennett+to+retire-1508.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:14:18 +0100 Sport Kevin Keegan returned to the club in January following Sam Allardyce's sacking. His second spell at the helm looked to have ended after only eight months. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Kevin+Keegans+future+still+remains+unclear-1507.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Kevin+Keegans+future+still+remains+unclear-1507.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:30:44 +0100 Sport Jimmy Bullard suffered a career-threatening knee injury in September 2006 and has only returned to the pitch in January 2008. The uncapped Jimmy Bullard was the most surprising name in Fabio Capello's squad for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/England+have+called+up+Jimmy+Bullard-1506.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/England+have+called+up+Jimmy+Bullard-1506.html Wed, 3 Sep 2008 09:15:43 +0100 Sport 720 runners, dressed as Gorillas, 7km of London streets, A September Saturday afternoon, And the most fun way to raise money. It can only be the London Great Gorilla Run 2008. On Saturday 27th September, 720 people dressed as gorillas will take to the streets of London to take part in an event that rivals all others - the very furry, very funny 20... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/London+Great+Gorilla+Run-1505.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/London+Great+Gorilla+Run-1505.html Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:00:26 +0100 Sport Transfer deadline day madness took place again last night as the window for permanent signings shut until January 1st. The big news was man City who smashed the British transfer fee record signing Robinho from AC Milan for £32.5 million. Chelsea had also being chasing the striker but it was City's last minute four year deal that won. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Transfer+window+closes-1504.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Transfer+window+closes-1504.html Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:15:19 +0100 Sport A handsome young Frenchman is set to stir up much excitement at this year’s Olympia, The London International Horse Show (16th – 22nd December 08). Lorenzo ‘The Flying Frenchman’ is a highly skilled stunt rider with a team of ten beautiful grey Lusitano horses. His heart-in-your-mouth demonstration of stunt riding, which includes flying over jumps ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Lorenzo+The+Flying+Frenchman-1503.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Lorenzo+The+Flying+Frenchman-1503.html Mon, 1 Sep 2008 11:24:29 +0100 Sport The cream of Britain’s music and sporting talent unite in celebration. Some of Britain’s top music stars including Will Young, The Feeling and James Morrison, today joined the world’s biggest sporting heroes to mark the start of London's tenure as the official host city of the 2012 Summer Games. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Britain+Celebrates+The+Official+Countdown+To+London+2012-1502.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Britain+Celebrates+The+Official+Countdown+To+London+2012-1502.html Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:42:07 +0100 Sport The St Helens prop will miss the Challenge Cup final against Hull because of a knee injury. The forward limped off just five minutes into Sunday's 40-22 win. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Jason+Cayless+has+been+ruled+out+of+the+final-1501.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Jason+Cayless+has+been+ruled+out+of+the+final-1501.html Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:43:44 +0100 Sport