Murray makes history on clay May 4, 2015 WORLD No3 Andy Murray became the first Briton since Buster Mottram in 1976 to win an ATP-ranked clay-court title yesterday after defeating Germany’s Phillip Kohlschreiber 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 7-6 (7-4) in an enthralling Munich Open final. Victory marked the Scot’s maiden 2015 tournament triumph as he prepares for the French Open, which starts on 24 [...]
Five reasons why Chelsea’s Premier League title is just the beginning for Jose Mourinho and co May 4, 2015 Four seasons without a league title came to an end for Chelsea on Sunday; a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace ensuring the Blues will wrap their hands around the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2010. The detractors cry that Jose Mourinho's team has won thanks to an unattractive and attritional style of [...]
Seven reasons why Chelsea’s Premier League title is just the beginning for the Blues May 4, 2015 Chelsea are back. Four seasons without a league title came to an end on Sunday, with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace ensuring the Blues will wrap their hands around the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2010. The detractors cry that Jose Mourinho's team has seized the title thanks to an unattractive [...]
Who is the greatest fighter of all time? Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and 29 top boxers’ records compared May 1, 2015 Not one known for modesty, Floyd Mayweather Jr. proclaimed himself to be the greatest fighter of all time earlier this week – claiming to be even better than Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. Does Mayweather have a point? If the American beats Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night he will extend his record to [...]
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao earnings compared to business, film, music and football May 1, 2015 When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally touch gloves in the MGM Grand this Saturday night, as much attention will be on their bulging bank accounts as the bludgeoning blows landed by the two legendary fighters. The long-awaited and much-hyped bout is expected to smash all pay-per-view records to become the richest single sporting event [...]
Bournemouth and Watford in line for £130m windfall from Premier League promotion May 1, 2015 Bournemouth and Watford will enjoy a £130m windfall next season after securing promotion to the Premier League and its treasure chest of TV income. Each club will receive a promotion boost of £130m, rising to £230m if either club can survive in the top flight, according to figures from Deloitte and roughly in line with [...]
Trott backed to showcase his Test value April 30, 2015 ENGLAND skipper Alastair Cook admits his preference would be to name an unchanged side for the third and final Test against the West Indies in Barbados, which starts today. Question marks remain over the availability of Ben Stokes due to a back injury, although the all-rounder bowled in the nets yesterday, while batsman Ian Bell [...]
Ramsey: Austin a QPR player for now and has duty to keep us up April 30, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey insists lingering uncertainty over the future of top scorer Charlie Austin will not sabotage their attempts to pull off an unlikely escape from relegation. Austin has been tipped to leave Loftus Road in the summer, regardless of whether QPR dodge the drop in their final four games, having impressed [...]
Leicester boss Pearson sorry for ostrich rant April 30, 2015 LEICESTER manager Nigel Pearson publicly apologised for labelling a reporter “an ostrich” yesterday but refused to back down over claims his team have been unfairly criticised. Pearson told the journalist he ridiculed after Wednesday night’s defeat to Chelsea that he had been upset by the result but had “stepped out of line”. “Before we start, [...]
Player dies of heart failure April 30, 2015 A BELGIAN footballer has died of heart failure at the age of 24, three days after collapsing during a reserve team match. Lokeren defender Gregory Mertens had been on a life-support machine, which his family opted to switch off yesterday after doctors gave him little chance of survival. Mertens’ “modesty made him an indispensable person,” [...]