Rugby Comment: All Blacks loss shows we need to be clinical November 21, 2013 NEW Zealand might have beaten us last weekend, but this group of England players has shown the potential to go forward to the 2015 World Cup and that we can match the world’s best on any day. We know we’re not the finished article and must learn from defeats, like we did after Wales in [...]
You picked on the wrong man, Broad tells Aussie media hate campaigners November 21, 2013 UNPOPULAR England seamer Stuart Broad hit back at his detractors in the Australian media yesterday, claiming they chose the wrong man to pick on. So upset was the Courier Mail newspaper in Brisbane at Broad’s failure to walk during the first Test of the summer Ashes series after umpires missed a clear edge to the [...]
Walcott ready for Arsenal return against high-flying Southampton November 21, 2013 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger plans to unleash forward Theo Walcott in tomorrow’s top of the table clash with former club Southampton following two months on the sidelines. Walcott scored in the Gunners’ 2-1 win at Marseille in September, but missed the subsequent 12 matches with an abdominal injury, which required minor surgery. However, Wenger is [...]
England cut Chase for semi-final November 21, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: England have dropped half-back Rangi Chase for tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Wembley Stadium. Hooker Michael McIlorum has also been axed with Gareth Widdop and Carl Ablett added to the 19-man squad. Coach Steve McNamara said: “The squad is picked with not only the opposition in mind, but the best [...]
Hammers sweating on defensive trio November 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: West Ham have injury concerns over defenders James Collins, Joey O’Brien and Razvan Rat for tomorrow’s visit of Chelsea. Centre-back Winston Reid is also out. Manager Sam Allardyce said: “Any injury comes at a bad time, especially when it happens to your international players, because they are generally your first team players.” Meanwhile, Chelsea [...]
Murray’s injury comeback delayed November 21, 2013 TENNIS: An exhibition event in Barbados, due to feature Britain’s Andy Murray, has been cancelled. The Dream Cup was due to begin on 28 November, but tournament organisers were forced to cancel after failing to find a replacement for injured Richard Gasquet.
Reds to come unstuck against Toffees in Merseyside derby November 21, 2013 BEN CLEMINSON AND BILL ESDAILE WITH THE BEST FOOTBALL AND RACING BETS THIS WEEKEND THE CLICHÉ that football is a game of two halves couldn’t ring any truer for Liverpool fans ahead of a visit to Goodison Park for the Merseyside derby tomorrow lunchtime. Brendan Rodgers might be presiding over the best Reds start to [...]
Bobs Worth has to be the call in top class renewal of the Betfair Chase November 21, 2013 MESSRS Henderson and Nicholls normally dominate all the big races at this time of year, but both trainers have had some disappointments in the past couple of weeks. It could be all about to change though, as the two powerhouse stables have the top two in the market for tomorrow’s Betfair Chase (3.00pm) and it’s [...]
Orient given hope in bid for Olympic Stadium use November 20, 2013 OLYMPIC Stadium chiefs have opened the door for Leyton Orient to host matches at the east London venue but reiterated their opposition to the League One football club formally sharing with West Ham. Legacy boss Dennis Hone has agreed to meet Orient chairman Barry Hearn to discuss the possibility of them playing “occasional” fixtures at [...]
England and Australia renew hostilities November 20, 2013 ENGLAND began their quest to win a fourth consecutive Ashes series for the first time since 1890 when the first Test began this morning at The Gabba in Brisbane. Captain Alastair Cook named wicketkeeper Matt Prior in his team, despite concerns over a torn calf muscle, as well as seam bowler Chris Tremlett. Meanwhile, batsman Kevin [...]