Lionesses join pantheon of teams who hurt us the most July 2, 2015 England women’s World Cup woe is a defining moment. IN THE absence of antiquated measures such as, you know, winning things, the mark of an England team worth remembering has become that it endured – and from a fan’s perspective, inflicted – emotional trauma. Twenty-five years ago it was the heartache highwater-mark that was the [...]
West Ham: Westley denies Bilic disrespect following Europa League romp vs FC Lusitans July 2, 2015 West Ham academy manager Terry Westley denied that new boss Slaven Bilic had shown a lack of respect by choosing to watch his side’s commanding victory over FC Lusitans in the Europa League first qualifying round from the Upton Park stands last night. Read more: I want to take West Ham to Champions League, [...]
Sebastien Polter bolsters QPR artillery July 2, 2015 Queens Park Rangers have signed German striker Sebastien Polter on a three-year-deal from Mainz. Read more: QPR owner Tony Fernandes must implement austerity measures Rangers agreed an undisclosed fee with the Bundesliga side for Polter, who spent last season on loan at FC Berlin, scoring 14 goals in 29 appearances. He becomes the club’s [...]
Women’s World Cup: Karen Carney calls on England fans to lift Laura Bassett July 2, 2015 England forward Karen Carney has urged the country to rally behind Laura Bassett after the defender’s unlucky own goal ended their Women’s World Cup hopes. Read more: Meet the City analyst playing at the World Cup Bassett sobbed uncontrollably after her injury-time mishap condemned the Lionesses to a 2-1 semi-final defeat to holders Japan [...]
Coral-Eclipse may prove to be a tough test for Golden Horn July 2, 2015 French Derby winner New Bay’s absence from tomorrow’s Coral-Eclipse (3.45pm) at Sandown means that Investec Derby winner Golden Horn is as short as 1/3 with Betway to see off his four rivals and land the 10 furlong Group One contest. Read more: Buick backs Jack Hobbs to gain Derby revenge on Golden Horn However, those [...]
Lancashire Oaks: Arabian Comet can be crowned Haydock Queen July 2, 2015 Bookmakers are struggling to find a clear favourite for tomorrow’s Lancashire Oaks (2.15pm) at Haydock with combinations of five of the 11 fillies and mares heading the market with different firms. Read more: Buick backs Jack Hobbs to gain Derby revenge on Golden Horn The obvious starting point has to be Denis Coakley’s hat-trick seeking [...]
Back Australia to retain the Ashes despite England resurgence July 2, 2015 Talk of England regaining the Ashes felt far-fetched a few weeks ago. Poised to take on New Zealand in this summer’s warm-up series, they’d recently returned from a disastrous World Cup and an underwhelming trip to the Caribbean. Read more: Ben Stokes – I won’t back down if Aussies target my short fuse at Ashes [...]
Ashes 2015: Betting preview July 2, 2015 Australia might be the Ashes holders although it is 14 years since the men from Down Under have won a series in England. Read more: Australia toil in final Ashes warm-up vs Essex They whitewashed their opponents on home soil last time out but their last three visits to these shores have all ended [...]
Women’s World Cup: Lionesses join England’s legendary heartbreak club with semi-final exit July 2, 2015 In the absence of antiquated measures such as, you know, winning things, the mark of an England team worth remembering has become that it endured – and from a fan’s perspective, inflicted – emotional trauma. Read more: Meet the City analyst making history with England Twenty-five years ago it was the heartache highwater-mark [...]
PGA distances itself from Donald Trump following Mexican rapist comments July 2, 2015 If Donald Trump ever pens an account of his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" might be a book title worth borrowing. Read more: Donald Trump sues Univision for $500m over Miss USA beauty pageant The eccentric billionaire and golf lover has now found that he may not even [...]