Jonny Bairstow heeds his own advice as England beat India to keep their World Cup alive June 30, 2019 Jonny Bairstow’s tirade against the media last week caused quite a stir ahead of England’s must-win World Cup clash with India, but it also contained some sound advice. After lambasting former players Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen for their negative comments following damaging defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia the Yorkshireman pleaded with the cricketing [...]
Wimbledon 2019: Men’s tennis still finding its titanic trio Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal hard to replace June 30, 2019 Year after year it seems to be the same question: can anyone truly compete with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic at the grand slam events? As they continue to advance into their thirties it becomes increasingly likely that their reign of supremacy will end and their unrelenting grip on the major tournaments wane. [...]
My Sporting Life: Merrick Haydon on breaking into the industry, making the British eventing team and his hopes for disability sport June 30, 2019 Merrick Haydon, managing director of agency rEvolution, recalls rubbing shoulders with Will Carling, representing Great Britain in equestrian eventing and running sub-four hour marathons, and makes the case for more coverage of disability sports. What is your sporting passion? Rugby union has been a big part of my life since going to a boarding school [...]
Norway 0-3 England: Lucy Bronze stars as Lionesses reach World Cup semi-finals in style June 27, 2019 News of England’s injury problems may have been greatly exaggerated. If the build-up to the Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final against Norway was dominated by discussion over the potential absentees, then the event itself could hardly have been more different. All those said to be struggling played – and played their part in what felt like [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Take some time to study the plate and you’ll be backing Proschema June 27, 2019 Royal Ascot and the Derby are the big June highlights for racing fans, but for lovers of the sport in the North East there is no bigger day than tomorrow’s Betfair Exchange Northumberland Plate (3.35pm) at Newcastle. ‘The Pitmen’s Derby’, established in 1833, is one of the most historic handicaps in the country. A shade [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Glorious looks set to Star on Newmarket’s July Course June 27, 2019 SUMMER isn’t summer without racing on the July Course at Newmarket. In just under a fortnight’s time, all eyes will be on the picturesque venue as it hosts the three-day July Festival, but, before then, tomorrow’s Group Three Criterion Stakes (3.15pm) is the highlight at the track and each-way thieves will be rubbing their hands [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Prendergast is still Mad for it at 86 years old June 27, 2019 WHEN less than a length covered the first five home in this year’s Investec Derby, plenty were quick to question the quality of the renewal. However, that initial impression may need revising after Royal Ascot. Circus Maximus (sixth) went on to land the Group One St James’s Palace Stakes, while Japan (third) and Bangkok (12th) [...]
Chris Tremlett: England should take Jason Roy gamble to turn around their World Cup against India June 26, 2019 Last week I defended the World Cup format in anticipation of the dead rubbers many believed would soon be on the horizon. A week on and there’s no such debate, with England’s defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia and Pakistan’s win over New Zealand today ensuring there’s plenty left to play for. England are feeling [...]
England v Norway: Lionesses have injury problems for World Cup quarter-final June 26, 2019 Phil Neville might not have acknowledged it but England go into their World Cup quarter-final against Norway tomorrow evening with a problem. Centre-backs Steph Houghton and Millie Bright are both “major doubts” to play in Le Havre, while right-back Lucy Bronze is also a worry. Houghton is battling against an ankle injury picked up in [...]
Hong Kong horse racing betting tips: Punters should put faith in Godspeed for Ho and Hall June 26, 2019 FORMER Hong Kong champion apprentice Vincent Ho looks set for an afternoon to remember at Happy Valley. The talented 29-year-old has already surpassed his best ever total of winners in the territory with 52 victories and rode his third local Group winner on Sunday, when partnering Rise High in the Group Three Premier Plate at [...]