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End of an era as Man Utd boss Ferguson to retire
LONDON (Reuters) - Alex Ferguson, Britain's longest-serving and most successful football manager, will retire at the end of the season after more than 26 years spent decorating Manchester United's trophy room with silverware.
Hoy steps down after proving nice guys can finish first
LONDON (Reuters) - Track cyclist Chris Hoy is Britain's most successful Olympian and has won more titles than he can remember yet his greatest sporting legacy could be his utter destruction of the notion that nice guys finish last.
Hoy steps down after proving nice guys can finish first
LONDON (Reuters) - Track cyclist Chris Hoy is Britain's most successful Olympian and has won more titles than he can remember yet his greatest sporting legacy could be his utter destruction of the notion that nice guys finish last.
Wiggins targets Giro over Tour de France defence
MUSCAT: Bradley Wiggins has spelled out his objectives for the season, with the British cycling star focusing on a debut win in the Tour of Italy rather than a defence of his Tour de France title.
Tour de France champ Wiggins knighted in New Year honours
LONDON: Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins led a parade of Olympic champions whose achievements in a remarkable summer of sport in Britain were recognised in the New Year Honours list on Saturday.
Armstrong leaves cycling picking up the pieces
MILAN, Dec 20: Credited with one of the greatest comebacks in sport, the Tour de France icon that was Lance Armstrong finished 2012 with a reputation as arguably its greatest fraud.
Even Shakespeare would struggle to capture these Games
LONDON (Reuters) - If only Shakespeare could have tweeted.
Cycling: Wiggins takes medal mania in his stride
HAMPTON COURT, England (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins played down his status as Britain's most decorated Olympian in typical fashion after winning the cycling time trial title on Wednesday.
Britain basks in glory after Wiggins feat
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's BBC runs the country's most recognised sports person of the year award and although it is only August 1, Tour de France and Olympic time trial champion Bradley Wiggins can pretty much mortgage his house on winning.
Press: Wiggins becomes British sporting giant
LONDON: Bradley Wiggins' victory in the Tour de France elevates him to the pantheon of British sporting greats and should see the 32-year-old receive a knighthood, Britain's press said on Monday.
