Gone in 40 seconds: Fulham self-destruct with THREE red cards in FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester United March 19, 2023 Fulham manager Marco Silva doubled down on criticism of referee Chris Kavanagh after his team lost their heads and an FA Cup semi-final place with three red cards in 40 seconds at Manchester United on Sunday. In a minute of madness, Silva was sent to the stands, Willian was dismissed for deliberate handball and then, [...]
Bukayo Saka achieves Premier League first as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace to go eight points clear March 19, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Bukayo Saka after he helped the Gunners to shake off a European hangover and go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Saka scored twice and set up another as Arsenal beat managerless Crystal Palace 4-1, less than 72 hours after being dumped out of the Europa [...]
Chelsea could move to Premier League rivals and rugby stadium while Stamford Bridge is rebuilt March 19, 2023 Chelsea could ground-share with west London rivals Fulham and play big games at Twickenham Stadium while the club’s new owners press ahead with plans to rebuild Stamford Bridge. Blues chairman Todd Boehly has informally approached his fellow American Shad Khan, the Fulham chairman, about moving the majority of home games to Craven Cottage, according to [...]
Par amour: Pauline Roussin thanks caddie boyfriend after winning $1m Aramco Team Series – Singapore March 19, 2023 French rising star Pauline Roussin’s ploy of choosing a loved one to caddie for her paid off again as she won the individual title at the Aramco Team Series – Singapore. Roussin made eight birdies in a bogey-free final round of 64 to finish on 15 under par and see off major winners Danielle Kang [...]
Six Nations: Teams and permutations for TODAY’S Super Saturday March 18, 2023 One of the greatest annual international sporting competitions, the Six Nations, concludes today with three matches back-to-back-to-back. With Ireland and France still in the fight for the title and Wales and Italy fighting to avoid the Wooden Spoon for coming last, every game matters. Here’s what to look out for, the teams involved, and who [...]
Chance Dragon and Snaffles to breath fire March 17, 2023 BETTORS are once again faced with a dilemma when the talented but hugely frustrating Five G Patch reappears in the Werther Handicap (7.30am) over 10 furlongs. The Tony Cruz-trained gelding has the ability to be one of the best middle-distance performers in the city but, more often than not, finds trouble in running and proves [...]
Eternal glory expected for Beauty over extra distance March 17, 2023 IT’S BEEN a long time since so much hype surrounded one horse in Hong Kong, such as BEAUTY ETERNAL. The son of Starspangledbanner now gets his chance to put his reputation on the line and deliver in the £2.5m BMW Hong Kong Derby (8.40am) over 10 furlongs, at Sha Tin on Sunday. ‘Freak’ or ‘monster’ [...]
Five live sporting events to watch on TV this weekend March 17, 2023 The sporting world this week sees the conclusion of the Six Nations, a domestic rugby final and the return of the FA Cup and Formula 1. Here’s what you should put into your diaries ahead of this weekend. Football: Forest vs Newcastle – Friday The Premier League returns this evening with a crunch battle between [...]
EP: 190 Uttoxeter & Hong Kong March 17, 2023 We look ahead to Saturday’s marathon four and a quarter mile Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter with trainer Charlie Longsdon as well as the prestigious Hong Kong Derby, run over a mile and a quarter at the famous Sha Tin racecourse. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the jumps action, with [...]
Ain’t Patrick’s Day: Crystal Palace sack manager Vieira March 17, 2023 Crystal Palace have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after a run of one win in 14 Premier League games. The Eagles are just three points above the relegation zone. Palace chairman Steve Parish told the club website: “It is with enormous regret that this difficult decision has been made. “Ultimately, results in recent months have placed [...]