Final Olympics weekend schedule: What to watch and what time it’s on – don’t miss Mo Farah, Usain Bolt, Adam Gemili, Caster Semenya and Neymar in action August 18, 2016 All good things must eventually come to an end. Team GB has enjoyed a remarkable gold rush at this year's Olympics but there are only three days left for the athletes to add to the medal haul and for you to set grooves in the sofa watching sport. Here's what not to miss. Friday Friday night may [...]
Horse racing betting: All eyes on the heavens as Angel faces her biggest test August 18, 2016 York has been bathed in sunshine for the first few days of the Ebor Festival, but the weather forecast suggests that plenty of rain is now on its way. It’s just a question of how much will hit the Knavesmire and, more importantly, when it will arrive. Some forecasters are predicting early showers, while others are [...]
Football betting: New faces should make it a special night at Old Trafford August 18, 2016 After the 26-year reign of Sir Alex Ferguson, the third new manager in four years will take his seat in the home dugout of Old Trafford on Friday evening. Manchester United fans will hope Jose Mourinho’s tenure is far happier than those of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. The former Chelsea man has got off [...]
Football betting: Worried Arsene Wenger to go all Gunners blazing at Leicester August 18, 2016 Last season’s top two meet at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon after making less than impressive starts to this campaign. Defeats for Leicester and Arsenal to Hull and Liverpool respectively mean another poor result could jeopardise hopes for either side scaling the same heights again. The 2-1 reverse for the Foxes in particular [...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger “ready to spend” but warns Premier League clubs risk “suffocating themselves” by paying over the odds August 18, 2016 Arsene Wenger has warned that wealthy English clubs risk straggling themselves with sub-par players on high wages by paying over the odds on European stars. The Arsenal manager has promised fans he is ready to spend big on the right player but added that he was against buying new players for the sake of it. Arsenal were [...]
Why triumphant US Olympians will have to cough up a “victory tax” when they get back from Rio August 18, 2016 The United States' Olympic medal winners will return to the homeland having to contend with thousands of new social media followers, countless media requests, potential endorsement offerings and the pride of friends and family. It probably doesn't get much better. Which is just as well, because added to that list will be a "victory tax" bill. [...]
Alisher Usmanov denied suggestions he has plans to sell Arsenal stake and bankroll Everton instead August 18, 2016 Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has denied suggestions that he is considering selling his 30 per cent stake in the club. Usmanov acted in response to speculation that he would offload his company Red and White Holdings' interest and instead plough his money into Everton, where long-term business partner Farhad Moshiri bought a 49 per cent stake [...]
Team GB athlete “robbed at gunpoint” at Rio Olympics said to be safe and unharmed August 18, 2016 A Team GB athlete has been robbed while returning to their accommodation at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro. The identity of the victim has not been disclosed but a British Olympic Association (BOA) spokesperson has confirmed "an incident of theft". "All members of our delegation, including the individual concerned, are accounted for, and are safe and [...]
The time has come for the Olympic Games to be held in the same venue every four years August 18, 2016 Team GB are having quite a party in Rio, grabbing medals left, right and centre. After last night’s events, our men and women sat near the top of the overall medal table, second only to the USA. Unfortunately the Olympics hasn’t been such a success for the host city. Rio is a wondrous location in [...]
Mo Farah recovers from stumble to remain on trail of golden double August 17, 2016 Defending champion Mo Farah survived a final-lap stumble to cruise into Saturday’s 5,000m final as he bids to snare his second gold medal of the Rio Games. Farah, who won double gold at London 2012, had to drag himself to his feet after falling during his victory in Saturday’s 10,000m final, which saw him become [...]