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Murray faces US Open Series footloose and coach-free” plus 9 more- Andy Murray faces US Open Series footloose and coach-free - Essex sign all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for t20 Finals Day - Juventus step up chase for Wolfsburg’s Edin Dzeko - Europeans quietly enjoying PGA Tour success - Nick Heidfeld ‘ideal candidate’ for Pirelli tyre testing - England must be wary of potential Pakistani threat - Monaco Grand Prix agrees new 10-year Formula 1 deal - Sam Allardyce considering international management - Training ground photograph sparks Tri Nations controversy - Sol Campbell signs one-year contract with Newcastle Andy Murray faces US Open Series footloose and coach-free Posted: 28 Jul 2010 04:59 PM PDT It started as a trickle, this leaking bucket of tennis coaches. In the post-Wimbledon hiatus, Stanislas Wawrinka let go the man who had coached him since adolescence in favour of Peter Lundgren. It was quickly followed by Nikolay Davydenko parting from brother and long-term coach, Eduardo. There is still no announcement of who might plug the hole, but the Russian is fast running out of options. For now the trickle has become a flood with Andy Murray parting from his coach of two-and-a-half years, Miles Maclagan. The British No1 is in the midst of preparations for the US Open Series, yet there is no immediate replacement in the frame. It is a surprising turn of events. By coincidence, the American who has been working with the LTA elite squad and GB Davis Cup team—a man who must know the Murray game very well—is leaving the British arena this autumn. That's Paul Annacone but, by another interesting coincidence, his tie-up for a trial with Roger Federer was announced the day before the Murray split. So who will provide sustenance and support to Murray during this important phase of the season, a time of year when he could lose ranking points as defending champion in the Canadian Masters and semi-finalist in the Cincinnati Masters? According to the statement released by Murray's management company, he will not review his coaching situation until after the US Open, so will depend largely on core support from his trainer Jez Green and physio Andy Ireland. But the X-factor is Alex Corretja, whose role has attracted assorted descriptions such as adviser, consultant, and part-time coach. The Spaniard joined the Murray corner in March 2008 to advise him on his clay-court game, but Corretja has been a part-time presence ever since. It seems that too many cooks may have started to spoil the broth, with Maclagan questioning his role in what had become a rather crowded set-up. Maclagan's break with Murray is described as 'amicable'—as it should be. The fellow Scot has presided over a period of major advances in Murray's career, including a rise to a high of No2 in the rankings and two Grand Slam finals. But there is no doubt that Murray seemed to suffer a major slide in confidence after his loss at the Australian Open this year. He made no impression during the rest of the spring hard-court season and followed it with a lacklustre clay season. Although things looked a little better on the grass of Wimbledon, Murray fell to Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals, and the rumour mill was already grinding away over tensions in the Murray camp. Since a short holiday back in Scotland, Murray has been training hard in his second home and training base in Miami. But to take his game to the next level—to win a Grand Slam—he needs to take a fresh look at his overall game. In essence, he needs to become the aggressor rather than the counter-puncher, effective though he is in that department. Perhaps this is the start of such a campaign. Murray launches into his first North American tournament this week in Los Angeles thanks to a wild card, and according to his recent Twitter updates he has been knocking with Feliciano Lopez, an aggressive serve-and-volley player who could meet Murray in the semi-finals. It is Murray's first time at this event and the late decision to play across the other side of the States at such short notice suggests he is keen to get some match practice rather than simply stick to the month of training that was originally scheduled ahead of the first Masters in Toronto. And Murray is coach-free: both Corretja and Maclagan appear to have flown home. According to Murray's most recent tweet, however, he has enjoyed the company of an old former coach in Los Angeles: "My old coach Pato Alvarez came to watch me and Feli hit today. So good to see him, he was great to me." But Alvarez was dropped several years ago for being too focused on clay. In between that clay guru and the present one, there have been Mark Petchey, Brad Gilbert and, until last weekend, Maclagan. Gilbert had a forthright, strong approach that Murray did not get on with. Maclagan has been the opposite: quietly patient and supportive. So what style will Murray look for in the next model? Top of the pile appears to be Darren Cahill, the highly respected and experienced former coach to Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt and, most recently, Fernando Verdasco. He was even trying out with Roger Federer for a while. Cahill might just fit the bill. He has the resume, the playing experience, and the strong character to bring a substantial new X-factor to the equation. In practical terms, too, it has more legs than the try-out with Federer: Cahill's family and broadcasting commitments are in the States and his unwillingness to move to Federer's base for extended periods will not be such an issue for the Florida-based Murray. Meanwhile, however, Murray is in charge of his own destiny for the remainder of the US Open Series. And who knows? If it all goes well, perhaps he will test the water of independence for a bit longer. But beware Davydenko: he might just snap up Cahill for himself. Essex sign all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for t20 Finals Day Posted: 28 Jul 2010 04:39 PM PDT West Indian Dwayne Bravo will join the Essex t20 squad ahead of Finals day. The signing of the Trinidadian all-rounder, flamboyant with the bat and a natural wicket-taker with the ball, will bring fresh optimism after their impressive win over Lancashire in the quarter-finals. With all-rounder Ryan Ten Doeschate likely to be injured and Scott Styris now with New Zealand, this is an important capture for Essex. Bravo will not be the only West Indian on show at the Rose Bowl as fellow compatriot Kieran Pollard will feature for Somerset. Essex head coach Simon Grayson explained the signing of Bravo: 'We see Dwayne as a like-for-like replacement for Scott Styris.” Juventus step up chase for Wolfsburg’s Edin Dzeko Posted: 28 Jul 2010 04:20 PM PDT Juventus have stepped up their attempt to sign coveted Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg by tabling a €30 million bid for the 24-year-old. Juve president Andrea Agnelli has raised further funds to secure the signature of Dzeko, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. However reports in Germany suggest Wolfsburg will resist the increased bid and hold out for a €40million offer from Manchester City. The former German champions have avoided entering into negotiations with Juventus despite the player previously stating he would relish a move to Serie A. Juventus have become frustrated by the lack of progress and have given Wolfsburg a seven-day ultimatum over the transfer. Wolfsburg’s recent signing of Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic may increase the Bundesliga club’s willingness to let their prized asset leave the Volkswagen Arena. Mandzukic, formerly of Dinamo Zagreb, boasts an enviable record in Croatia with 42 goals in 81 appearances. Should Juventus fail in their attempt to prise Dzeko from newly-appointed Wolfsburg manager Steve McClaren’s grasp, it is expected Juve boss Luigi Delneri will focus upon targets within Italy. The Serie A side have recently been linked with Sampdoria’s Giampaolo Pazzini and Fiorentina’s Alberto Gilardino. Europeans quietly enjoying PGA Tour success Posted: 28 Jul 2010 04:03 PM PDT The Europeans have been quietly winning a host of tournaments this year, and the success is not limited to just the European tour. European-born players have won 10 of the last 13 PGA tour events, including the US Open. This past weekend it was Sweden's Carl Pettersson who won the Canadian Open on the PGA tour. The Swede, who barely made the cut on Friday, shot a 60 on Saturday and continued the hot play to win on Sunday. Pettersson, Lee Westwood, Justin Rose (twice), Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy are some of the European players who have tasted victory in North America this year. And then there is the US Open winner Graeme McDowell, who went into Pebble Beach and stole one from the Americans. With the PGA Championship looming next month, the final major of the year, it would be hard to not put your money on a foreign winner. Last year it was South Korea's Y.E. Yang, the year before Ireland's Padraig Harrington. At the British Open at St Andrews the top five finishers were all European, with Retief Goosen of South Africa sixth. The top Americans were Nick Watney and Sean O'Hair in a tie for seventh. The world's top two ranked players, Americans Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, finished 23rd and 48th respectively. In a Ryder Cup year this has to be good news for the Europeans as they attempt to win the trophy back. Many of the top Americans are simply not playing great golf at the moment. Woods and Mickelson are both struggling, Jim Furyk started the year out well but has done little lately, while Anthony Kim has missed two months with a thumb injury. Steve Stricker has probably been the most consistent American big name this year, but it is unlikely his name will send shivers through the European camp. The Ryder Cup takes place at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales and begins in early October. Nick Heidfeld ‘ideal candidate’ for Pirelli tyre testing Posted: 28 Jul 2010 03:38 PM PDT Nick Heidfeld is in line to carry out Pirelli’s tyre testing as the manufacturer prepares for its return to Formula 1. Paul Hembery, Pirelli's competition boss, says the Mercedes test and reserve driver would be an ‘ideal candidate’, and Heidfeld said earlier this year that he would be interested in taking up the role alongside his current duties. “We need an extremely experienced but also very fit driver, who can do 500 miles a day and not collapse afterwards,” said Hembery. “Heidfeld fits this profile very well and would be an ideal candidate.” "Until the last race in Abu Dhabi, we will do six tests with an F1 car from 2009," Hembery added. The focus of Pirelli's tests will be "the development of consistent and reliable tyres" rather than lap times. Pirelli are expect to test at six different circuits including usual venues Monza, Barcelona, Jerez, and Paul Ricard. Former Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen has also been linked with the Pirelli testing role. England must be wary of potential Pakistani threat Posted: 28 Jul 2010 12:51 PM PDT Pakistan should give England exactly the kind of test they need ahead of this winter's Ashes series. The visitors are buoyant after last week's dramatic first test match win over Australia in 15 years and Andrew Strauss' men will need to be wary. Despite their shambolic façade, few sides possess as many match winners as the Pakistani's, and arguably no one in international cricket has a better bowling attack. In 18-year-old Mohammad Aamir they have the most exciting young cricketer in the game, a frightening reincarnation of Wasim Akram who swings the both ways, late and at pace. Aamir has taken to the international game with the kind of buoyancy few achieve despite his tender years and together with Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul completes a strong seam attack. Asif is the talisman, a bizarre throwback to the kind of 80mph line and length bowlers England have abandoned in favour of the gangly 'back-of-a-length' type. He is almost a microcosm for the Pakistani side; controversial, scandal prone (he has twice tested positive for steroids) sometimes lackadaisical in the field and yet capable of the kind of wicked brilliance which strikes batsmen dumb. In the first test against Australia at Lord’s he suddenly clicked into gear, picking up Michael Clarke, Simon Katich and Marcus North in the time the Aussies edged from 171 to 174. Umar Gul, deadly at T20 level and consistent in the longer form, and the attacking leg-spinner Danish Kaneria complete an attack which can hiss with menace. But this is Pakistan. Things are never simple with Pakistani cricket and they are unlikely to remain so over the next four Test matches. England should have enough to see off opponents who have struggled in the few tests they have played in the last few years. Strauss has fewer match winners at his disposal but England bat deep and in Graeme Swann has the best spinner in world cricket. It should be a stern test of England's abilities however and for the likes of Eoin Morgan, Jonathan Trott and Alistair Cook, a crucial series. All three have Ashes places to secure against Asif and co. and come September and the squad selection, Ian Bell may be blessing the broken foot currently keeping him out of the side. Monaco Grand Prix agrees new 10-year Formula 1 deal Posted: 28 Jul 2010 12:38 PM PDT The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2022 after a new 10-year deal was agreed today. Formula One Management’s Bernie Ecclestone and Automobile Club de Monaco's Michel Boeri agreed the deal in London on Wednesday just days before the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. Monaco is one of the pillars of the sport and for many is the highlight of the calendar as the rich and famous swoop on the principality for the weekend. Ecclestone had previously suggested that F1 could pull out of Monaco but unlike threats to drop other Grands Prix, including a British race, it was never likely to result in the sport actually saying goodbye to what is arguably its flagship race. No other circuit on the F1 calendar can rival Monaco for its appeal, glamour and unique characteristics. While other tracks may be Monacoesque in design, the atmosphere in Monte Carlo is one that cannot be replicated around Valencia's harbour or Singapore's Yas Marina. Monaco's new deal will see the race on the F1 calendar through to 2022. The only other races confirmed beyond 2016 are the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, and a US Grand Prix at the new Austin circuit, due to hold its inaugural race in 2012. Sam Allardyce considering international management Posted: 28 Jul 2010 06:00 AM PDT Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has revealed his intention to quit club management in three years to pursue a coaching job in international football. Allardyce’s health problems have been well-documented in recent years and in 2009 the former Bolton Wanderers boss underwent heart surgery. The 55-year-old is now willing to consider international management to escape the day-to-day rigours of club football. Although Allardyce says he has no plans to leave Ewood Park in the immediate future, he remarked that after another two or three years in the Premier League, the switch to international football would be a real possibility. “I would like to coach a national team if one came up,” Allardyce said. “Another two to three years in the Premier League is about what I want to do.” He added: “We’ll see how far we can take Blackburn – we’ll see if we can get them beyond where most people expect.” Allardyce has been involved in management for almost 20 years, first becoming Limerick boss in 1991. The FA interviewed Allardyce for the vacant England post in 2006 after Sven-Göran Eriksson stepped down, however Steve McClaren was selected as the Swede’s successor. Training ground photograph sparks Tri Nations controversy Posted: 28 Jul 2010 05:33 AM PDT A photograph that captured New Zealand’s tactics for their Tri Nations clash with Australia has sparked controversy after it found its way into the public domain. The image, which is a close-up of a sheet of paper being carried by coach Graham Henry, features four set-plays—three of which look to be targeting Australian fly-half Matt Giteau. The photograph was captured by a press photographer who zoomed in on the sheet during a training session on Tuesday and it has since been published in a number of Australian newspapers. Wallabies assistant coach Jim Williams, however, was quick to dismiss its significance. “I wouldn’t read too much into it myself and probably won’t even bother looking at it – it’s a picture of training and that’s how I’ll leave it,” said Williams. He added: “Teams will try to put a little bit of focus on the opposition but realistically it’s about how you prepare and what you want to do during the game. “We prepare as best we can and considerations are taken about how the team prepares, where we train and what we do so I’m happy with those guidelines and how we go about things as a team. “It’s not going to make me take any extra precautions.” Both teams head to Melbourne looking to defend their unbeaten form in this year’s tournament. Sol Campbell signs one-year contract with Newcastle Posted: 28 Jul 2010 03:31 AM PDT Sol Campbell has signed a one-year contract with Newcastle United after opting against staying at Arsenal. The 35-year-old made 14 appearances for the Gunners last season after re-joining Arsène Wenger’s side in January, but was unable to reach an agreement over a new deal with the north London club. “At this stage of my career I couldn’t have wished for a better move,” Campbell told the club’s official website. ”To join a club such as Newcastle United, with its proud tradition, heritage and magnificent support, is absolutely tremendous for me. “I’d like to thank Chris Hughton for putting his faith in me and aim to repay him and the supporters by giving everything I possibly can to help re-establish this great club in the top tier of English football. “I just want to play and can’t wait to get started. There’s a real buzz about the place and that’s great. I’ve played at St. James’ Park numerous times and always found it a fantastic place to play, there’s always a tremendous atmosphere.” Newcastle manager Chris Hughton said: “I have known Sol since he was a lad at Tottenham and am fully aware of what he has to offer. That is experience, quality, calm assurance and leadership. He’s a dedicated professional, a terrific addition to the squad, and I look forward to working with him again.” Campbell will wear the No5 shirt at St James’ Park next season. You are subscribed to email updates from The Sport Review To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 -- Posted By Mas Item Arekjowo to Bwinsport | Gila Bola at 7/29/2010 12:03:00 AM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Gugukluhayat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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