Rangers say goodbye to Mike Ashley: Club formally gives notice to end relationship with Sports Direct February 5, 2016 Rangers are looking to bring their tumultuous relationship with Sports Direct to a close by formally giving notice to the Mike Ashley-owned company to end their commercial partnership – yet the two companies could still be tied together until 2023. In a letter to supporters, club chairman Dave King said he had immediately written to Sports Direct [...]
Six Nations 2016 stats preview: Why England facing the three blue teams away does not bode well for Eddie Jones February 5, 2016 Look away now, Eddie Jones: England have traditionally performed worse in the Six Nations when facing the three blue teams away and Wales and Ireland at home. Every other year the Red Rose travels to Edinburgh, Rome and Glasgow, but despite their two away games coming against the tournament’s two traditionally weaker sides in Scotland [...]
Serious one-day talent Jos Buttler in Indian Premier League auction is win-win for everyone February 4, 2016 There is no doubt that Lancashire and England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler is a serious talent in one-day cricket and I’m convinced he will pick up huge money in Saturday's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Bangalore. He will almost certainly have a clause in any contract he may sign allowing him to return at short notice [...]
Six Nations 2016: England head coach Eddie Jones hits back at caution jibes February 4, 2016 Head coach Eddie Jones has hit back at criticism of his maiden squad selection by insisting the 23 on show against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday are the best group to hand England the perfect Six Nations start. Australian Jones has opted for Danny Care at scrum-half in preference to Ben Youngs and Joe Marler rather [...]
Super Bowl 50: Potential of London NFL franchise discussed with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke and Manchester United’s Joel Glazer February 4, 2016 The NFL has held discussions with the American owners of Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United, as well as London club Fulham, about plans to set up a London franchise, executives have told City A.M. As owners of both NFL teams and English football clubs, Arsenal’s Stan Kroenke and Manchester United’s Joel Glazer are [...]
Six Nations 2016: Eddie Jones is a brand man who will benefit from Stuart Lancaster’s work, says former England lock Ben Kay February 4, 2016 England's recent form may not suggest they are about to improve on four consecutive second-place finishes in the Six Nations, but World Cup-winner Ben Kay sees no reason why it cannot click into place this year. Kay believes that before a dismal autumn in which they suffered humiliation as World Cup hosts, England had been [...]
Football betting: Back Chelsea to continue their revival against timid Manchester United February 4, 2016 Two Premier League heavyweights clash on Sunday as Chelsea host Manchester United. Silverware may not be on the line but matches between these two remain amongst the biggest around. Chelsea have been keen in recent weeks to right the wrongs of the dismal first half of the campaign, with far improved performances since Guus Hiddink [...]
Football betting: Manchester City to test Leicester’s fairytale title bid February 4, 2016 It is not a surprise to see Manchester City involved in potentially title-deciding six-pointers at this stage of the season. However, it is positively shocking for one of those contests to come against Leicester. The Foxes have been the standout story of the campaign. After beating Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday, Claudio Ranieri’s side lead the Premier [...]
Racing betting: Tombstone and Zabana can advertise Festival credentials February 4, 2016 Leopardstown stages a mouth-watering eight-race card on Saturday with the feature being the Grade One Irish Gold Cup (3.40pm). Last season’s Lexus Chase winner and Cheltenham Gold Cup third Road To Riches is currently a best-priced 4/5 with Betway and will take plenty of beating if back on song. He looked as good as ever on [...]
Racing betting: Bob’s your uncle in West Wales National February 4, 2016 Ffos Las stages its biggest meeting of the year on Saturday and the ground is certain to be incredibly testing. This has resulted in the course reducing the distance of the West Wales National (3.15pm) by three furlongs after last year's controversial race, where just two finished. I'm not looking any further than the winner from [...]