Golf comment April 9, 2014 OF ALL the courses I have played, I’ve never encountered one that changes more from the Wednesday to the Sunday than Augusta National. I don’t know what the staff at the home of the Masters do to it, but it is almost like playing a different course. That can be tough for a player who [...]
Bairstow faces up to six weeks out April 9, 2014 CRICKET: Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow could miss England’s first Test against Sri Lanka in June after breaking a finger playing for Yorkshire. The 24-year-old faces four to six weeks on the sidelines.
Red cards proposed for cycling April 9, 2014 CYCLING: The introduction of yellow and red cards to improve safety in the peloton was yesterday proposed by Belgian Cycling Federation president Tom van Damme.
The Day has come for Jason to finally land his first Major April 9, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS THE MASTERS IT IS a real shame that Tiger Woods isn’t going to be at the Masters this year. The 14-time Major winner has recently had back surgery which has ruled him out but, in truth, even if he had been fit he would have been very difficult to fancy in his [...]
In-form Sergio can start with a bang again April 9, 2014 THE Europeans don’t look quite so strong this year, however, one player thriving at present is SERGIO GARCIA who is still searching for his first Major. The Spaniard has been a measure of consistency over the past few months and he had another excellent third in Houston last week. His frailties with the putter seem [...]
Spread betting on golf April 9, 2014 THE absence of Tiger Woods from the Masters this year means we have one of the most open tournaments in recent memory. It is very difficult to split the top contenders, but golf betting is no longer just about who is on top of the leaderboard. By having a spread bet on the Masters you [...]
Champions League: Ba completes Chelsea’s Euro recovery job April 8, 2014 AT STAMFORD BRIDGE CHELSEA 2 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 0 (3-3 on aggregate. Chelsea win on away goals) CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho insists he does not care who they face in the Champions League semi-finals after he masterminded a dramatic late victory over Paris Saint-Germain last night. Substitute Andre Schurrle scored the first of two goals needed [...]
English amateur paired with Scott April 8, 2014 MASTERS champion Adam Scott will begin the defence of his title alongside 19-year-old Sheffield amateur Matthew Fitzpatrick in Augusta tomorrow. Fitzpatrick won the 2013 US Amateur title, becoming the first English winner since 1911, and tees off alongside the Australian world No2 and America’s Jason Dufner at 3.41pm GMT. Green jacket favourite Rory McIlroy plays [...]
Murray may ignore big names in search for Lendl replacement April 8, 2014 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray has hinted he may buck the trend of hiring a celebrated former player as coach following his recent split from Ivan Lendl. Murray’s rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have both teamed up with fellow grand slam winners, in Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, since the British No1 recruited Lendl – [...]
Pistorius recounts night he shot girlfriend April 8, 2014 PARALYMPIC champion Oscar Pistorius yesterday told a South African court his recollection of events the night he shot dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013. Pistorius, who denies murder, detailed a peaceful night together where they watched television and discussed Valentine’s Day gifts. The 27-year-old said he later got out of bed to get fans [...]