Dawid Malan on reports of ‘unsettled’ England World Cup dressing room October 31, 2023 England batter Dawid Malan came out in defence of his head coach Matthew Mott amid reports the Australian has lost the dressing room after a torrid time at the one-day Cricket World Cup. England have just one win from tier six matches with former captain Eoin Morgan suggesting the side were “unsettled” out in India. [...]
Appleby to again Master Mile rivals from across Seas October 31, 2023 BRITAIN’S Flat racing season may be drawing to a close but there are still dazzling riches to be chased internationally, and this weekend brings the best horses from around the world together for the Breeders’ Cup. Britain and Europe’s challengers will converge at Santa Anita, California, as they seek to beat the Americans in their [...]
Tizzard’s Eldorado has golden opportunity at Ascot October 31, 2023 PLENTY of attention will be on Wetherby’s Charlie Hall Chase on Saturday, where Bravemansgame is fancied to win back-to-back renewals. Paul Nicholls’ King George winner and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up is hard to oppose, but the presence of exuberant jumper Ahoy Senor and the progressive Pic D’Orhy puts me off backing him at around evens. [...]
A Majestic win on the cards for Purton’s Beauty October 31, 2023 FOLLOWING a rare fixture at Happy Valley last Sunday, racing continues once again at the Hong Kong city track with a nine-race programme, featuring a host of competitive handicaps. Normal service resumed at the Valley over the weekend when, following an unheard of losing streak of 33 losers, reigning champion jockey Zac Purton was back [...]
Icon expected to be Hero of the hour for Manfred Man October 31, 2023 HAPPY Valley once again offers racegoers a card full of all-action handicaps, in which luck always plays an important part in determining winners. It hasn’t been easy for bettors in Hong Kong in the past month, with favourite backers having a tough time and plenty of surprise results along the way. It may be worth [...]
Awful anthems, Zombie and Macron being booed: Best non-rugby moments of 2023 Rugby World Cup October 31, 2023 Sure, major sporting events are about the action on the pitch but the Rugby World Cup in France had moments of gold dust off it too which transformed the tournament into something to put a smile on your face. Here are the top four non-rugby moments from this year’s tournament. 1 – Nails on the [...]
How much of West Ham could be bought with Gold up for selling a stake? October 31, 2023 Vanessa Gold has said she is willing to sell a portion of her family’s 25 per cent stake in West Ham United. Gold, daughter of David, was placed in charge of the shareholding after her father and elder sister, Jacqueline, died within two months of each other. The deal, which could see her sell 10 [...]
Eddie Jones makes Japan job claim as Ugo Monye slams Australian October 31, 2023 Jones's short-lived stint with Australia 'stinks' says former England player Ugo Monye.
Another winter World Cup on cards after Australia withdrawal leaves one bid standing October 31, 2023 Australia's withdrawal of interest leaves Saudi Arabia as the last bid standing.
Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury spoken to by club after ‘from the river to the sea’ post October 31, 2023 Footballer says he had "unfortunately been misinterpreted. It was and is not my intention to cause offence".