Today’s Links

Posted by Sports Chief  at July 26th, 2011

• Beckham backs Balotelli over row
  David Beckham defends Mario Balotelli over the controversial back-heel which saw him hauled off in Manchester City’s friendly at LA Galaxy on Sunday.
• Villa bid for N’Zogbia accepted
  Charles N’Zogbia is set for talks with Aston Villa after Wigan Athletic accepted their transfer offer.
• Batista removed as Argentina boss
  Sergio Batista agrees to step down as Argentina coach after their quarter-final exit at the Copa America.
• Gers and Blackpool eye Goodwillie
  Dundee United reject a second bid for David Goodwillie from Rangers as Blackpool also express an interest in the striker.
• Bowlers’ display delights Strauss
  Andrew Strauss praises his bowling attack for their display in leading England to victory over India in the first Test at Lord’s.
• Rangers wary of European dangers
  Rangers captain David Weir says they’ll take nothing for granted against Malmo
• Crowd ‘could sway judges’
  British athletes in sports which involve judges, such as boxing and gymnastics, could receive a boost at London 2012 according to funding body UK Sport.
• Support for 2012 Olympics ‘high’
  About 57% of Londoners feel the ticket sales for the Olympics was “not fair”, but this has not dented the support for the 2012 Games being held in the city, a BBC London survey finds.
• Wakefield upbeat over place
  Wakefield Wildcats are confident they can maintain a place in Super League when the RFL announces the line-up on Tuesday.
• Sportsday Live – breaking sports news
  Argentina part company with Sergio Batista, Becky Adlington misses out in Shanghai, plus the latest football transfers.

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