22 sport Friday, January 29, 2010 D New kit: The Ferrari F10 at its launch Massas ready for lift-off as Ferrari launch new F10 FORMUL ONE: Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso joined forces yesterday to help launch the new Ferrari F10 a car they hope will deliver them the Formula One world title. Massa, fit again after his horrific crash in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix in July, joined new team- mate Alonso and Ferrari chief Luca di Montezemolo, on stage at the teams headquarters in Maranello. This is a special moment because last year was very difficult as I had the accident and everything else that happened, said Massa. Im very proud, very happy, and I now want to work more than ever, so I really hope this will be a very competitive car and we will be fighting for the championship. Wilko extends French stay RUGBY: Jonny Wilkinson has signed a one-year contract extension with French side Toulon. The England fly-half, whose existing deal expires at the end of this season, moved to the Top 14 outfit last summer and is now back in the England set- up. Meanwhile, Bath lock Danny Grewcock has been suspended for seven weeks after being found guilty of stamping on Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris. London Irish number eight Chris Halaufia has been banned for four weeks after pleading guilty to striking Leinsters Leo Cullen. Ronnie in relentless form SNOOKER: World No.1 Ronnie OSullivan crushed Jamie Cope 5-0 at the Welsh Open then said his vanquished foe should have done better. The Rocket needed just 55 minutes to see off Cope, who had overcome Ding Junhui in the previous round. The world No.18 had no answer to OSullivan, who mercilessly punished his opponents shortcomings. OSullivan said: You expect all these players to clear the table and when they dont youre surprised. He had plenty of chances but if he doesnt take them Im capable of making a few. Gyan the hero for Ghana SOCCER: Asamoah Gyans goal helped Ghana book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final with a battling 1-0 win over Nigeria. Gyan struck midway through the first half when a Kwadwo Asamoah corner caught out the Super Eagles defence and the in-form Rennes striker applied the finishing touch. Nigeria went on to dominate the match but dogged defending helped Ghana seal a final place for the first time since 1992. Westy wants club checks GOLF: Lee Westwood has called for compulsory checks on clubs following new rules outlawing boxed grooves in favour of a more V shape to reduce the amount of spin. You get the three guys at the top of the leaderboard and test their clubs, he said. Westwood (pictured) used the clubs for the first time in yesterdays opening round of the Qatar Masters, carding a four-under-par 68 to finish one adrift of leaders Oliver Wilson and Bradley Dredge. Shane Lowry continued his good form with a 71 to lead the Irish challenge alongside Gareth Maybin. sportdigest SOCCER PREMIER LEAGUE Gunner Vermaelen gets a lucky break ArsenAl received a boost last night with the news Thomas Vermaelen has not broken his leg. Arsene Wenger had feared the defender had broken a bone during the goalless draw at Aston Villa on Wednesday night but a scan has failed to find any fracture. However, the injury still threatens the Bel- gium centre-backs participation in sundays Premier league title showdown with Man- chester United. eduardo will definitely be sidelined against the champions after sustaining a hamstring injury at Villa Park but should be available for the game against Chelsea seven days later. There is no fracture in Thomas leg but his injury still has to be assessed, Wenger said. There is still a good chance he will not play on sunday. eduardo has a small, small, small hamstring problem. He will be out for one week. He will not make Man United but he might make Chelsea. emmanuel eboue and Alex song should feature against United after returning from Africa Cup of nations duty. They are both in good shape, Wenger said. Both of them are available for sunday. nicklas Bendtner, meanwhile, is ready to grab the chance to finally establish himself as an Arsenal first-team regular. The Denmark striker, who returned from a groin injury at Villa, said: If eduardo is out, am I ready to come in? I wouldnt be here if I was wasnt ready. Manchester United is the sort of big game youd love to come back into. Is this a chance to become the no.1 striker? That is my plan. Is it achievable? Of course. Why am I so confident? It is simple. I am a good player. By Simon Kay Doubts over Thomas: Vermaelen goes off after injury his leg against Aston Villa Picture: PA Portsmouths precarious financial position was laid bare yesterday when the clubs website was shut down due to an unpaid bill. Pompey, around 70million in debt and at risk of going into administration, confirmed their failure to meet payments to Juicy, the company who run the site, resulted in it being taken off-line. Fans attempting to access the site were greeted with the message Website unavailable until it was restored mid-afternoon. A Portsmouth spokesman said: our website was down because the club failed to keep to the payment plan agreed with our service provider. however, the bill was paid and the website is now running again. AsTOn Villa midfielder nigel reo-Coker has suffered a stress fracture in his ankle which could see him sidelined for up to three months. The news is a huge blow to boss Martin Oneill at a crucial stage of the season as his side challenge for Champions league football next season.The 25-year-old, who picked up the injury in training, will also miss next months Carling Cup final. The Villa manager must also wait on news regarding full-back stephen Warnock, who sat out Wednesday nights goalless draw against Arsenal at Villa Park with a shin injury. Oneill said: nigel will be out for some considerable time thats a major blow to us. news on stephen is not fantastic either, but well see. Net loss for PortsmouthVillas Reo-Coker woe RUGBY MArCUs HOrAn and rory Best are included in an all-Test front row for Ireland As clash with england saxons in Bath on sunday. The duo feature alongside prop Tony Buckley as they attempt to gain match fitness ahead of the rBs 6 nations opener against Italy on saturday week. Horan, the Munster loosehead, is back after recovering from the minor heart condition suffered in mid-October that forced him to miss the autumn series. Best has returned to the international fold having completed his rehabilitation from neck surgery. The Ulster hookers provincial team-mate Paddy Wallace starts at fly-half, while leinster back-row rivals shane Jennings and sean OBrien are both included. Munster veteran Peter stringer is given the nod at scrum-half while Mick ODriscoll leads the side. The match marks the teams last game as Ireland A, with the side being rebranded the Wolfhounds for next weeks game against scotland A, resurrecting a name used by Irish invitational sides for more than 30 years until their final outing in 1987. Ireland A (v England Saxons): G Duffy (Connacht); F Carr (Connacht), F McFadden (Leinster), K Matthews (Connacht), I Dowling (Munster); P Wallace (Ulster), P Stringer (Munster); M Horan (Munster), R Best (Ulster), T Buckley (Munster), M ODriscoll (Munster, captain), D Toner (Leinster), S Jennings (Leinster), S OBrien (Leinster), J Muldoon (Connacht). 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