Sterling hit by $2.5m fine April 29, 2014 OWNER of Los Angeles Clippers Donald Sterling has received a life ban from the National Basketball Association and fined $2.5m (£1.5m) after making racist remarks. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also said Sterling, recorded asking a woman not to post pictures of herself on the internet with black people, or bring them to matches, would be [...]
Selby close to semi-final spot April 29, 2014 SNOOKER: England’s Mark Selby needs one more frame to reach the World Championship semi-final after building a 12-4 lead over Alan McManus last night. Barry Hawkins leads Dominic Dale 11-5, Ronnie O’Sullivan holds a 6-2 advantage against Shaun Murphy and world No1 Neil Robertson trails 6-2 to Judd Trump.
Rio preparation worst ever seen April 29, 2014 OLYMPICS: The International Olympic Committee has labelled preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro the “worst” in history, and plan to embed their own staff in the organising committee to get plans back on track.
Rutherford record approved April 29, 2014 ATHLETICS: Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford’s British record leap of 8.51m, set in San Diego last week, has been declared legal despite protests. British rival Chris Tomlinson had said he felt Rutherford’s jump should have been a foul after his foot looked to have crossed the marker at take-off.
Charlton safe after Harriott brace April 29, 2014 FOOTBALL: Charlton secured their Championship status with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Watford last night, thanks to a brace from Callum Harriott and a goal from Johnnie Jackson. Troy Deeney had equalised for the Hornets before Albert Riera was sent off.
Premier League: Arsenal close in on Champions League place April 28, 2014 AT EMIRATES STADIUM ARSENAL 3 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has urged his team to clinch a Champions League spot for the 17th consecutive season against West Brom on Sunday after the Gunners last night tightened their grip on a top-four finish. Fit-again record signing Mesut Ozil inspired Wenger’s men to a routine [...]
Golf Comment: Noh win situation is a huge step April 28, 2014 A PLAYER I regard as undoubtedly the best prospect I have seen for some time took a huge step on Sunday by claiming his first victory on the PGA Tour. South Korean Noh Seung-Yul was outstanding all week, going 54 holes without a bogey, on his way to winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans [...]
Keane cools talk of United role or Fergie reunion April 28, 2014 FORMER Manchester United captain Roy Keane has played down suggestions he could return to Old Trafford this summer as part of a major coaching shake-up. Keane has been mentioned as a possible assistant to whoever United appoint as manager following David Moyes’s sacking last week, with Holland boss Louis van Gaal the frontrunner. But the [...]
Adams asked to aid Sri Lanka April 28, 2014 FORMER Surrey coach Chris Adams is to join Sri Lanka as a consultant during their forthcoming tour of England. A packed month begins with a Twenty20 international at the Oval on 20 May and includes five one-day internationals plus two Tests. A Sri Lanka Cricket statement confirmed: “The executive committee approved the recommendation to appoint [...]
Mourinho opts to fight FA misconduct charge April 28, 2014 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho yesterday denied a Football Association misconduct charge and requested a non-personal hearing, but assistant Rui Faria faces a possible stadium ban after admitting two charges. Mourinho was accused of questioning the integrity of referees’ chief Mike Riley and match official Mike Dean following a 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland earlier this [...]