First systematic excavation of England's ancient Hadrian Wall underwaySeptember 16th, 2009 LONDON - Archaeologists from Newcastle University, in collaboration with English Heritage, have begin the first systematic excavation of a cemetery on Hadrian's Wall in England, in order to preserve it effectively. Hadrian's Wall is a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England.
England learning to win without Flintoff,KP, says Stu BroadMay 26th, 2009 LONDON - England are learning to win without Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen, claims all-rounder Stuart Broad, 22. He insists that others thrive on the responsibility of performing when the two highest-profile players are missing.
Flower has abolished England's cosy club: CollingwoodMay 13th, 2009 LONDON - All rounder Paul Collingwood insists that England's cosy club is history and has been abolished under coach Andy Flower's leadership. Previous England regimes were accused of consistently picking players on reputation, not form.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard voted Footballer of the Year by England's journalistsMay 13th, 2009 Liverpool's Gerrard voted Footballer of the YearLONDON — Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been voted Footballer of the Year by England's Football Writer's Association after the midfielder's efforts helped put the Reds in contention for their first Premier League title since 1990. The 28-year-old has scored 15 league goals to make his team a genuine rival to defending champion Manchester United.
At 22, Stuart Broad is daddy of England bowling attackMay 4th, 2009 LONDON - At 22, Stuart Broad has become one of the daddies of England bowling attack. Notts star Broad and Lancashire swinger Jimmy Anderson will take the new ball in the First Test against West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday.
Messi knows that defeating Chelsea will make him world's best footie playerApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi knows he can only be officially crowned as the best player on the planet if they beat Chelsea. The Argie idol, 21, is desperate to win the Champions League and finally claim the title many in Barcelona believe is rightfully his - the FIFA World Player award, reports The Sun.
Man U's Ryan Giggs wins PFA player of the yearApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs was last night named PFA Player of the Year - while Wayne Rooney failed to make the Premier League select XI. Wales midfielder Giggs, 35, pipped four Manchester United team-mates and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard - despite starting only 12 league games this season.
Collingwood likely to become England's Twenty20 captainApril 26th, 2009 LONDON - Former England's one-day captain Paul Collignwood is likely to be named team's new Twenty20 skipper by the selectors. It will represent a remarkable U-turn from Collingwood, England's one-day captain for a year until last June, including the Twenty20 World Championship in South Africa in 2007, The Telegraph reported.
Kent skipper Key emerges front-runner to captain England's T20 squadApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - Kent skipper Rob Key has emerged as a front runner to be England's Twenty20 captain after Andrew Strauss was dramatically axed from the list of probables. Key tops the list for World Twenty20 event because he is a sharp thinker, aggressive batsman and a respected leader, The Sun reported.
Rooney needs the devil to perform at his best: BeckhamMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - England midfielder Wayne Rooney needs the devil in him to perform at his best, claims former captain David Beckham. "You don't get the exceptional talent and player you have without that side of Wayne's game.
Zidane rates Gerrard as world's best soccer playerMarch 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former French football captain Zinedine Zidane has called England's Steven Gerrard the best player in the world and the 'heartbeat' of the Liverpool team. "Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be.
Ponting, Clarke named Allan Border medallistsFebruary 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian captain Ricky Ponting and vice captain Michael Clarke were joint winners of the Allan Border medal for 2008-09. Clarke was also judge the Test Player of the Year while Nathan Bracken was named One-day International Player of the Year.
Messi is the best in the world, says MaradonaJanuary 16th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES - Argentina coach Diego Maradona has named Barcelona striker Lionel Messi 'the best (player) in the world,' even through Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the 2008 World Footballer. 'I voted for Cristiano Ronaldo, Adebayor and Ibrahimovic, because I could not vote for Messi,' said Maradona.
England's Samit Patel in line for IPLJanuary 8th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Samit Patel is in line to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Delhi Daredevils interested in signing him. Patel, who has been included in England's squad for the One-day series in the West Indies in March, has been registered for next month's IPL auction.
Ponting backs Hayden to play onJanuary 6th, 2009 SYDNEY - Struggling Australian opener Mathew Hayden Wednesday got the backing of his captain Ricky Ponting who said the veteran's experience is valuable to the side which is going through a transitional phase. The national one-day and Twenty20 sides for South Africa are set to be named Thursday and there is uncertainty about Hayden's selection in either side.
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