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England v Wales player ratings: Tottenham’s Kyle Walker the star of the show as Roy Hodgson’s gung-ho gamble pays off June 16, 2016 It wasn't easy, it wasn't perfect and it wasn't always pretty but England eventually broke down a stubborn Wales side in Lens to go top of Group B. Following a frustrating first-half, Roy Hodgson gave the gung-ho go-ahead to his side and the gamble paid off. Just. Here's how they rated: Joe Hart – 4 Had little to [...]
Liverpool takeover: Owners FSG deny £700m offer from Chinese firm SinoFortone June 16, 2016 Liverpool's owners have poured cold water on reports they have been approached by a Chinese firm to buy the club for £700m. A letter circulating on social media appeared to show Chinese investment group SinoFortone offering Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) £700m for the Premier League club. But according to the Liverpool Echo, FSG officials say they have had [...]
England v Wales: Uefa plays down night of trouble in Lille as threat of expulsion from Euro 2016 looms over England June 16, 2016 England appear to have escaped further punishment from Uefa following further clashes between fans and police in Lille last night. European football's governing body had threatened to expel Roy Hodgson's team from Euro 2016 if there was a repeat of the fan violence that marred the build-up to their opening match against Russia. There were [...]
Shock Dream Boat win at Royal Ascot keeps Adam Kirby buoyant June 15, 2016 Jockey Adam Kirby admitted struggling to come to terms with a whirlwind week after continuing his Royal Ascot success with victory on 16/1 shot My Dream Boat on Wednesday. Kirby, who tasted glory on Tuesday just hours after his partner had given birth to a boy, added a second Group One winner in as many [...]
Deschamps praise for West Ham’s Payet as France leave it late but qualify for Euro 2016 knockout phase June 15, 2016 France manager Didier Deschamps insists a more feisty approach is paying dividends for Dimitri Payet after the West Ham playmaker scored one of two late goals as Les Bleus eventually dispatched minnows Albania in Marseille. A second successive win propelled hosts France into the tournament’s knockout phase as victory was sealed courtesy of strikes from [...]
Australia’s Adam Scott determined to rail against Oakmont worries in bid for US Open June 15, 2016 Former world No1 Adam Scott intends to “challenge” the complexities of the Oakmont course as he bids to land the second Major of his career at the US Open, which starts on Thursday. Tournament officials have been moved to cut the course’s rough after it was considered too punishing, especially when the traditionally fast greens [...]
England need to match Wales’s fight but don’t need a special plan for Bale June 15, 2016 The pressure in today’s Euro 2016 clash is firmly on the shoulders of England, who know that defeat would leave them needing to beat an improving Slovakia to have any chance of progress. By contrast, three points from their opening match means Wales can approach this Group B fixture in relaxed mood, and in little [...]
Time to back up your fighting talk, England boss Roy Hodgson tells Wales June 15, 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson has laid down the gauntlet to Wales and challenged them to back up pre-match fighting talk on the pitch in Thursday's Euro 2016 showdown in Lens. Wales stars Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have cranked up the pressure on a Three Lions team who are already acutely aware they can ill [...]
Horse racing betting: George set to continue Ballydoyle’s love affair with the Ascot Gold Cup June 15, 2016 There are so many fantastic races during the five days of Royal Ascot that it’s hard to pick out a highlight. However, the one that gets the public most excited is Thursday’s Ascot Gold Cup (4.20pm), which has been specially named the Gold Cup In Honour Of The Queen’s 90th Birthday this year. No-one will [...]
Horse racing betting: Blue looks the perfect colour on Ladies’ Day June 15, 2016 There may only be a field of nine declared for Thursday's Tercentenary Stakes (3.05pm), but what it lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality. Aidan O’Brien, Sir Michael Stoute and John Gosden all run lightly-raced colts with plenty of potential, but I’m sticking with the form in the book and siding with [...]