Saracens sign Western Force prop June 24, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have signed Australian prop Kieran Longbottom from Super Rugby side Western Force. The 28-year-old is also eligible to play for England.
Godolphin’s Crisford goes it alone June 24, 2014 HORSE RACING: Former Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford is to set up his own training business. Crisford, 52, will rent stables from Newmarket-based trainer Clive Brittain.
Hodgson wields axe on old guard June 23, 2014 ENGLAND vice-captain Frank Lampard has told his young team-mates they must come of age against Costa Rica tonight and ensure they do not end their World Cup with a whimper. Manager Roy Hodgson has made nine changes to the side that started last week’s tournament-ending defeat to Uruguay, with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill and Liverpool [...]
World Cup: Fred finally fires as hosts Brazil reach last 16 with Mexico June 23, 2014 CAMEROON 1 BRAZIL 4 CROATIA 1 MEXICO 3 UNDER-FIRE forward Fred ended his World Cup goal drought to send hosts Brazil through to the last 16 as Group A winners alongside Mexico last night. Fred’s place had come under scrutiny for his failure to impress in the first two matches, but his header early in [...]
World Cup: Holland execute Van Gaal plan to secure top spot June 23, 2014 HOLLAND 2 CHILE 0 AUSTRALIA 0 SPAIN 3 HOLLAND coach Louis van Gaal savoured a well-executed gameplan after his side struck twice against Chile in the last quarter of an hour to qualify as group winners and set up a tie with Mexico. Both goals came from substitutes – Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer and PSV [...]
World Cup in brief June 23, 2014 Suarez feels unloved in England URUGUAY striker Luis Suarez fuelled speculation he could be set to leave Liverpool for Barcelona, by claiming he is not respected in England. Suarez, whose team will reach the knockout stages should they beat Italy tonight, told English journalists in Brazil: “I did not want to attack anybody. Some media [...]
England staring at historic series loss to Sri Lanka June 23, 2014 BATSMAN Ian Bell last night admitted England had been outclassed after a disastrous fourth day of the second Test left them on the cusp of an improbable and humiliating series defeat to Sri Lanka. First the tourists piled on the runs, captain Angelo Mathews leading the way with 160, as they set a victory target [...]
Golf Comment: Future looking bright for Neil as Wie finally lives up to star billing June 23, 2014 BRADLEY Neil may not be a name familiar to many readers but it might just be one to remember after he claimed the British Amateur Championship on Sunday. A 2&1 victory in the 36-hole final at Royal Portrush saw the 18-year-old become the youngest Scot ever to lift the trophy and only the second winner [...]
Italy v Uruguay spread betting June 23, 2014 IF ALL had gone to plan for England then we would be looking ahead to their final group game against Costa Rica. But since this afternoon’s clash is now a dead rubber, with Roy Hodgson’s men already eliminated, we’ll focus on Italy’s meeting with Uruguay, where it’s winner-takes-all and the spotlight will firmly be on [...]
Murray laps up cheers from Centre Court on way to first round win June 23, 2014 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray revealed his welcome from a packed Centre Court crowd ahead of yesterday’s first round victory over David Goffin was something to savour. The No3 seed received an ear-splitting ovation as he walked onto court and little over two hours later completed a 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 win. Murray said: “One of the [...]