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Unfamiliarity breeds content within Dyson
Simon Dyson believes unfamiliarity with his opponents will bring out the best of him at the WGC Accenture Match Play this week.
Denison finding it tough to make the grade among elite
Danny Denison’s acclimatisation to life on the European Tour has not been an easy one.
Chowrasia keen to be inspiration
The European Tour has moved on from Dubai to India this week and, even though he would like to have been heading to America instead, Dutchman Joost Luiten has made the trip too.
Westwood misses out on Dubai title but regains No 2 ranking
Lee Westwood was left the nearly man in Dubai again yesterday as Rafael Cabrera-Bello, ranked 116 places below him, pulled off another European Tour shock.
McIlroy reined in by impressive Bjorn
GOLF: Thomas Bjorn issued a timely reminder of what happened five months ago after joining Rory McIlroy in the lead at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Racing
Meeting between ‘world’s best horses’ seems unlikely
Teddy Grimthorpe would be “very surprised” were Frankel and Black Caviar to meet at Royal Ascot.
McCoy and Binocular focus their sights on Hurricane Fly at Festival
Binocular, the 2010 Champion Hurdle winner, is back in the frame for this year’s renewal after his most fluent performance since conquering Cheltenham’s final hill almost two years ago.
Long Run focused on jumping skills for Gold Cup
THE manner of Long Run’s jumping will be as important as the result when the reigning Gold Cup champion completes his Cheltenham build-up in today’s Betfair Denman Chase – the centrepiece of Newbury’s rearranged card.
Horror fall will prove painful for Lee
GRAHAM Lee will miss the Cheltenham Festival – and at least three high-profile rides for top Yorkshire trainer Ferdy Murphy – after dislocating his right hip in a horrific fall.
Binocular keeps focus firmly on regaining crown
IF Binocular is to become the first former Champion Hurdle winner to regain the crown since Comedy of Errors, then he will have to do so without the benefit of a prep race.
Tennis
Evans holds his nerve in Davis Cup thriller to deliver win for GB
Dan Evans produced one of the most extraordinary performances in Great Britain’s recent Davis Cup history to beat Martin Klizan 6-1 6-1 4-6 3-6 6-3 and give Leon Smith’s side a 3-2 victory over Slovakia at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena.
Sharapova stunned as Azarenka cruises to victory and world No 1
Victoria Azarenka is sitting on top of the world after thrashing Maria Sharapova to win the Australian Open.
Djokovic ‘proud to be part of history’ as win against Nadal becomes longest grand slam final on record
Novak Djokovic described yesterday’s record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career.
Early signs suggest Lendl’s influence could lead to starring role at grand slam
What the sport of tennis has gained in Andy Murray, the art of acting may have lost.
I didn’t let myself down this time, says Murray
Andy Murray says he will walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final.
F1 and Motor Sport
Ferrari putting pressure on Massa to end two-year wait
Felipe Massa has vowed to return to winning ways after being told he must deliver “something special” to make up for two years of under-achievement at Ferrari.
Snooker
Past mistakes ensure Robertson is focused
New Masters champion Neil Robertson insists the apathy that followed his last victory at a major tournament will not strike again.
Olympics
Ennis and Buck part of strong British line-up
Jessica Ennis has been named in the Aviva Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for next month’s IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul.
Personal bests boost Ennis’s confidence for Istanbul trip
Jessica Ennis geared up for her first gold medal bid of what she hopes will be an unforgettable year with a performance which banished the painful memories of last year’s World Championships.
Talisman Hoy leading Britain from the front
Sir Chris Hoy believes he is in his best form since his Beijing bounty of gold after a supreme showing at the Track World Cup at London’s Olympic Velodrome.
Magnificent seven aiming high
The old cricketing adage that a strong Yorkshire makes a strong England is gradually becoming true in the sport of diving.
Ennis runs into form to deliver impressive results in Sheffield
A YEAR which she hopes will end with the acclaim of the British crowds began with generous and deserving applause from the hometown galleries for Sheffield’s Jessica Ennis.
Ice Hockey
Steelers crush Fife as another hectic spell begins
SHEFFIELD Steelers barely shifted out of second gear as they closed the gap on Elite League leaders Belfast Giants with a 5-1 win over bottom club Fife Flyers.
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DeCaro rested as desperate Flyers pay Steelers a visit
GOALTENDER John DeCaro has earned a night off as Sheffield Steelers attempt to get back to winning ways in the Elite League against Fife Flyers at Ice Sheffield on Tuesday night (7.30pm).
Crucial fortnight ahead for hopeful Sarich
ROD Sarich says the next two weeks will prove defining as he steps up his bid to return to action for Sheffield Steelers.
Flyers in the firing line of hurting Steelers
SHEFFIELD Steelers will look to bounce back from another disappointing night in Nottingham by taking out their frustrations on bottom club Fife Flyers on Tuesday night.
Cycling
Prospects bright for Olympic joy after World Cup haul
British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford is confident his charges are timing their run to the Olympic Games to perfection.
Talisman Hoy leading Britain from the front
Sir Chris Hoy believes he is in his best form since his Beijing bounty of gold after a supreme showing at the Track World Cup at London’s Olympic Velodrome.
Clancy determined to lay down marker to Australians
Ed Clancy is relishing the prospect of a pre-Olympic head-to-head with Britain’s great rivals from Australia at the London Velodrome this weekend.
Big year as Swift aims for track gold
Ben Swift is apparently playing catch up in his bid to fulfil his Olympic dream in London.
Former Phoenix Blythe making his mark on world stage
To the list of prominent Yorkshire cyclists to look out for the world over – Ed Clancy, Lizzie Armitstead, Ben Swift – add the name of Adam Blythe.
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