Hamilton and Rosberg resurrect feud as Briton triumphs in China April 12, 2015 SIMMERING tension between Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg erupted again after the British driver cruised to victory in the Chinese Grand Prix yesterday. Rosberg accused Hamilton of pitching him into a tussle for second place with Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel by deliberately and unnecessarily slowing down when leading in [...]
Kevin Pietersen boosts England bid with 170 on Surrey comeback April 12, 2015 EXILED batsman Kevin Pietersen issued a timely reminder of his talent yesterday just as England attempt to rediscover form in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua. Pietersen boosted his campaign for an international recall more than a year after his sacking by hitting a dazzling 170 in his first match since rejoining [...]
Wasps closing in on top-six place as Sale stumble April 12, 2015 WASPS boss Dai Young declared his team’s performance unacceptable despite them running in six tries in a bonus-point victory over already relegated London Welsh yesterday. Winger Tom Varndell plundered a hat-trick in the 40-13 win, which tightened their grip on sixth place in the Premiership and likely qualification for next season’s European Rugby Champions Cup. [...]
Wiggo denied farewell glory April 12, 2015 BRITISH cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins missed out on a glorious farewell from Team Sky as he finished 18th in the Paris-Roubaix one-day Classic yesterday. German rider John Degenkolb won in a sprint finish after four-time Olympic champion Wiggins, who had made becoming the first British winner of this event his chief remaining road-racing aim, saw [...]
Trevor Hemmings becomes joint-most successful owner in Grand National history as Many Clouds wins April 11, 2015 AP McCoy missed out on a fairytale goodbye to the Grand National today as he competed in the race for a record 20th time, but another small slice of racing history was made when 25-1 bet Many Clouds sealed the victory. The triumphant horse's owner, Trevor Hemmings, has now had three Grand National winners making [...]
Leeds United: A Red Bull Salzburg fan sheds light on life following a fizzy drink’s football club April 10, 2015 Could Leeds United one day have Red Bull affixed to their name? Rumours that the renowned energy drink brand is interested in a takeover of English football’s beleaguered giants have circulated since 2013, even in spite of Red Bull’s repeated denials the suggestion still seems to have wings. Earlier this week Dylan Thwaites, chief executive of [...]
Grand National 2015 sweepstake kit: Download our printable guide April 10, 2015 The Grand National 2015 is almost here, which means it's sweepstake time for offices and workplaces up and down the country. To help you get in the Aintree spirit we've partnered with our friends at Racing Post to provide you with a cut-out-and-keep sweepstake kit. Simply click on the image below and print off the resulting [...]
Richie Benaud’s iconic commentary captured in six videos April 10, 2015 Iconic cricket commentator and former Australia captain Richie Benaud has died aged 84, triggering an outpouring of tributes and reminiscences from cricket fans around the world. After a successful career on the field, in which he captained Australia in 28 tests and became the first cricketer to achieve a test match double of 2000 runs [...]
Spellbinding Spieth steals Masters show April 9, 2015 WONDERKID Jordan Spieth confirmed his reputation as one of golf’s most exciting talents last night by setting the pace at the Masters with a blistering eight-under-par first round of 64. The 21-year-old American, who finished joint runner-up on his Augusta debut last year, carved a three-stroke lead over his nearest rivals, a four-man group that [...]
Sport Comment: Future looks uncertain in Wild West of football agents April 9, 2015 IT WAS an astonishing Easter weekend of football, full of action and mouth-watering goals of the highest class. But after being persuaded by someone other than Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers to spill his guts to the BBC, young forward Raheem Sterling was not one of those heroes. I am sure he will reflect on that [...]