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THE BEST OF THE WEEK'S ACTION
The Daily Record
Published: Jul 07, 2007
GOLF: SCOTTISH OPEN BBCTWO, THURSDAY
Several of the world's leading players descend on Loch Lomond this week
for the Scottish Open, the traditional warm-up event for the Open.
The tournament is one of the most prestigious in its own right, but the
top-class field will also be keen to get their game in order ahead of
the third Major of the year at Carnoustie. Johan Edfors continued a
remarkable 2006 by taking the title last year and the Swede is back to
defend his title, although he will also face stiff opposition from many
leading lights. Phil Mickelson (left) has decided to test his wrist
injury by making the journey across the Atlantic to play, aiming to
better his highest position here of seventh. The left-hander has been
hampered by his injury for much of the year and may not be among the
favourites this week, but the experience of playing four rounds here
should stand him in good stead for next week.
Other notable entrants include two-time champion Ernie Els, Colin
Montgomerie - the last British winner in 1999 - and Luke Donald. Monty
was disappointed with his performance at the US Open - where he missed
the cut - and will be hoping to get back on track among his ain folk.
But his great aim still remains - to win that elusive first Major.
WIMBLEDON 2007 SUNDAY, BBC ONE
Sue Barker introduces coverage of the men's singles final at the All
England Club, won by Roger Federer for the last four years.
The Swiss star (right) has dominated the Grand Slam since his last
defeat here in 2002 and started the tournament as favourite to become
the first man since Bjorn Borg to win five consecutive titles. Federer
has broken many records in recent years and has reached the last eight
Grand Slam singles finals, as he closes on Pete Sampras's record of
seven Wimbledon singles titles.
LIVEINTERNATIONALCRICKET SATURDAY, SKY SPORTS 1
The West Indies' tour of England reaches a conclusion with the final
one-day international at Trent Bridge.
The tour hasn't exactly been regarded as a success, with few Windies
players covering themselves in glory, including one-day captain Chris
Gayle, who has been censored for his comments regarding the captaincy
by the West Indian Cricket Board.
England came out on top in the Test series and they could be forgiven
for having one eye on the series against India. That challenge should
be a tougher one than they have faced this year and several players
know there are places in the Test squad up for grabs.
With the bowling attack still not quite firing on all cylinders, and
opener Andrew Strauss under pressure to perform, a good performance by
the likes of Stuart Broad could force the selectors into changes for
the First Test.
RUGBY SAT, SKY SPORTS 2
Australia and South Africa face each other in the fourth match in this
year's Tri-Nations series at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. The
Springboks have taken a weakened side Down Under, much to the
Wallabies' dismay, with both sides keen to test their squads ahead of
the World Cup.
BOXING FRI, SKY SPORTS 1
Coverage of the bout between Armenian Leva Kirakosyan and Carl
Johanneson of Leeds for the European Super Featherweight title at the
Metrodome Sports Centre in Barnsley.
The Daily Record
Published: Jul 07, 2007
GOLF: SCOTTISH OPEN BBCTWO, THURSDAY
Several of the world's leading players descend on Loch Lomond this week
for the Scottish Open, the traditional warm-up event for the Open.
The tournament is one of the most prestigious in its own right, but the
top-class field will also be keen to get their game in order ahead of
the third Major of the year at Carnoustie. Johan Edfors continued a
remarkable 2006 by taking the title last year and the Swede is back to
defend his title, although he will also face stiff opposition from many
leading lights. Phil Mickelson (left) has decided to test his wrist
injury by making the journey across the Atlantic to play, aiming to
better his highest position here of seventh. The left-hander has been
hampered by his injury for much of the year and may not be among the
favourites this week, but the experience of playing four rounds here
should stand him in good stead for next week.
Other notable entrants include two-time champion Ernie Els, Colin
Montgomerie - the last British winner in 1999 - and Luke Donald. Monty
was disappointed with his performance at the US Open - where he missed
the cut - and will be hoping to get back on track among his ain folk.
But his great aim still remains - to win that elusive first Major.
WIMBLEDON 2007 SUNDAY, BBC ONE
Sue Barker introduces coverage of the men's singles final at the All
England Club, won by Roger Federer for the last four years.
The Swiss star (right) has dominated the Grand Slam since his last
defeat here in 2002 and started the tournament as favourite to become
the first man since Bjorn Borg to win five consecutive titles. Federer
has broken many records in recent years and has reached the last eight
Grand Slam singles finals, as he closes on Pete Sampras's record of
seven Wimbledon singles titles.
LIVEINTERNATIONALCRICKET SATURDAY, SKY SPORTS 1
The West Indies' tour of England reaches a conclusion with the final
one-day international at Trent Bridge.
The tour hasn't exactly been regarded as a success, with few Windies
players covering themselves in glory, including one-day captain Chris
Gayle, who has been censored for his comments regarding the captaincy
by the West Indian Cricket Board.
England came out on top in the Test series and they could be forgiven
for having one eye on the series against India. That challenge should
be a tougher one than they have faced this year and several players
know there are places in the Test squad up for grabs.
With the bowling attack still not quite firing on all cylinders, and
opener Andrew Strauss under pressure to perform, a good performance by
the likes of Stuart Broad could force the selectors into changes for
the First Test.
RUGBY SAT, SKY SPORTS 2
Australia and South Africa face each other in the fourth match in this
year's Tri-Nations series at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney. The
Springboks have taken a weakened side Down Under, much to the
Wallabies' dismay, with both sides keen to test their squads ahead of
the World Cup.
BOXING FRI, SKY SPORTS 1
Coverage of the bout between Armenian Leva Kirakosyan and Carl
Johanneson of Leeds for the European Super Featherweight title at the
Metrodome Sports Centre in Barnsley.