Karen Khachanov: Russian tennis player sparks political row over disputed territory of Artsakh at Australian Open January 24, 2023 Australian Open semi-finalist Karen Khachanov is at the centre of a political row after using his matches to voice support for the breakaway region of Artsakh. Historically part of Armenia, Artsakh, or the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan and has been the source of two conflicts since 1990 as well as [...]
Six Nations coach Borthwick says ‘authentic’ style will help England January 23, 2023 England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his authentic coaching strategy can help his players get the best out of themselves in next month’s Guinness Six Nations. The England boss spoke alongside his currently banned captain Owen Farrell ahead of the Championships, where Borthwick’s men will host Scotland in their opening fixture on 4 [...]
Trevor Steven: Everton had to sack manager Frank Lampard – the worst thing the board could have done was nothing January 23, 2023 Former Everton star Trevor Steven on why the club had little choice but to replace Frank Lampard with a new manager – and why Sean Dyche would be a good choice to step in. It has been nothing short of crushing to witness Everton’s decline in recent years. They are an iconic club who have [...]
Sexton, Farrell and Galthie weigh in on RFU tackle law changes ahead of Six Nations January 23, 2023 Ireland’s Six Nations captain Johnny Sexton today slammed England Rugby’s decision to drastically change the tackle laws for the amateur game. Sexton and Ireland coach Andy Farrell, as well as French coach Fabien Galthie, weighed in on the debate that has got the community divided. From July, the Rugby Football Union has decided to force [...]
Back Purton for a Healthy Happy New Year January 23, 2023 THE CHINESE New Year race day at Sha Tin on Tuesday is one of the most day popular days in the Hong Kong racing calendar, offering the public a chance to start the New Year with a bang and have plenty of dollars in their pocket. The year of the ‘Rabbit’ is seen as the [...]
Goko Win to be great Publicist for trainer Yip January 23, 2023 ALTHOUGH there will plenty of short-priced favourites on the 11-race card at Sha Tin – the majority of which will be ridden by Purton – it may pay to look elsewhere for some value-for-money selections. There are a couple that catch the eye, starting with the down-in-class PUBLICIST who lines up in the second division [...]
Frank Lampard: Everton sack manager after 10-game winless run as Sean Dyche and Marcelo Bielsa linked with replacing him January 23, 2023 Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge, with the team mired in the Premier League relegation zone. The Toffees’ defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham on Saturday left them second from bottom of the table and without a win since October. Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche and ex-Leeds United [...]
John Yems: Football Association appeals its own ban for former Crawley Town manager’s ‘unconscious racism’ January 23, 2023 The Football Association has appealed against the ban imposed on former Crawley Town manager John Yems for racism. An independent regulatory panel banned Yems until June 2024 after he admitted one charge and was found guilty of 11 others relating to comments that referenced either ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, belief or gender between [...]
Novak Djokovic admits to injury concern after staying on course for 10th Australian Open title January 23, 2023 Novak Djokovic extinguished hopes of a home winner in the Australian Open men’s draw and stayed on course for a 10th title at Melbourne Park today. Djokovic breezed past 22nd seed Alex de Minaur – boyfriend of British player Katie Boulter – 6-2 6-1 6-2 to set up a quarter-final against Russia’s Andrey Rublev. The [...]
‘We deserve it’: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks up Premier League title chances after late win over Manchester United January 22, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta savoured their best ever start to a Premier League season after the leaders boosted their title charge with a late 3-2 win over Manchester United on Sunday. Eddie Nketiah’s 90th-minute winner settled a ding-dong contest that harked back to the heyday of the two teams’ rivalry and restored the Gunners’ five-point [...]