US Grand Prix likely to be axed November 16, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Next year’s inaugural American Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is on the brink of being abandoned, according to the sport’s chief Bernie Ecclestone. The news comes 24 hours after developers of the new Circuit of Americas track said construction work had ceased. Ecclestone said the 18 November race would be called off at the [...]
Unbeaten England end year on high November 15, 2011 Terry insists he will never quit captaincy after returning to lead experimental side to win that hints at bright future ENGLAND 1 vs SWEDEN 0 DEFIANT skipper John Terry declared he would never relinquish the captaincy after leading England to a first victory over Sweden for 43 years on a triumphant return to the side. [...]
MATCH ANALYSIS November 15, 2011 KEY MOMENT A landmark strike it might have been, but England’s 2,000th international goal is unlikely to live long in the memory. That said, Daniel Majstorovic’s own goal – the 43rd England have benefited from in their 139-year history – rewarded Fabio Capello’s gameplan which relied on his full-back and wing combinations getting to the [...]
HOW THEY RATED ENGLAND November 15, 2011 Joe Hart 6 In the sole moment his concentration was tested he responded well, tipping Elm’s corner over Kyle Walker 9 Young full-back showcased his composure, stamina and willingness to get forward and attack. Excellent John Terry 6 All eyes were on him and it wasn’t his best England game, but better than recent club [...]
Tottenham set to report financial boost November 15, 2011 Last season’s run to Champions League knockout rounds swells Spurs’ revenues TOTTENHAM is today expected to report the club’s strongest set of financial results since its listing, with income boosted significantly by last season’s run to the Champions League quarter-finals. Revenue from broadcast, matchday and commercial streams have all increased while pre-tax profit is expected [...]
Veteran Duff celebrates as Ireland end 10-year wait for tournament football November 15, 2011 REP OF IRELAND 1 vs ESTONIA 1 (REP OF IRELAND WIN 5-1 ON AGGREGATE) REPUBLIC of Ireland stalwart Damien Duff hailed last night’s qualification for Euro 2012 as one of the finest accomplishments of his career. Leading 4-0 from the first leg in Tallinn, Stephen Ward’s 34th minute goal eliminated any lingering doubts over the [...]
Murray faces Djokovic test November 15, 2011 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray will face world No1 Novak Djokovic in a match that is likely to provide the highlight of the group stages of next week’s ATP World Tour Finals at London’s 02 Arena. Murray and Djokovic have been paired together in Group A, which also contains Spaniard David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych of the [...]
United’s commercial revenue boosted by £40m DHL deal November 15, 2011 MANCHESTER UNITED’S pioneering training kit sponsorship deal with logistics company DHL contributed to a staggering 22 per cent rise in the club’s commercial revenues for the quarter ending 30 September. Figures released yesterday revealed the Premier League champions, who signed a £40m, four-year deal with DHL in August, earned £29.6m from their commercial arm, while [...]
London 2012 chiefs defend Dow deal for stadium wrap November 15, 2011 LONDON 2012 chief Lord Coe has defended the Olympic Stadium deal with Dow Chemical Company in the face of growing concern from MPs and Indian athletes. Dow paid £7m earlier this year to cover the cost of the unbranded hi-tech fabric wrap, which will surround the stadium and had been threatened by budget cuts. Concerns [...]
Chelsea boss denies FA charge November 15, 2011 FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has vowed to contest a Football Association charge of improper conduct. The Portuguese was heavily critical of referee Chris Foy’s performance during last month’s defeat at QPR, in which both Jose Bosingwa and Didier Drogba were sent off in the first half. After the match, Villas-Boas said Foy had “directly [...]