Why Formula One’s new owners Liberty Media must step on the gas to reclaim lost ground from rivals January 24, 2017 The ousting of long-time Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone marks a coup and leaves a series of unanswered questions facing the sport. For decades critics have questioned how F1 is governed and how it generates revenues, and have therefore cast doubts on its long-term future. Although some commentators – notably former broadcaster Murray Walker – have observed how instrumental Ecclestone [...]
Ross Brawn returns to Formula One as part of new-look Liberty management team January 23, 2017 Former world championship-winning team principal Ross Brawn has returned to Formula One after being installed as the sport’s new managing director for motorsport. The 62-year-old’s appointment was confirmed hours after US giant Liberty Media completed its $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover of F1, which also saw the removal of Bernie Ecclestone as the sport’s figurehead. Brawn is set [...]
Hull’s former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason conscious and talking after suffering fractured skull January 23, 2017 Hull's record signing Ryan Mason has been conscious and speaking about the incident which left him lying in a hospital bed with a fractured skull. The 25-year-old former Tottenham midfielder underwent emergency surgery at St Mary’s Hospital in London on Sunday after receiving lengthy on-field treatment following an accidental clash of heads with Chelsea skipper [...]
Bernie Ecclestone’s reign is over as Liberty Media completes $8bn Formula One takeover January 23, 2017 Bernie Ecclestone's reign as the boss of Formula One is over, having been replaced by the new owners of the sport. Liberty Media announced late last night it had completed its $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover of Formula One and handed the 86-year-old the apparently symbolic role of "chairman emeritus". Earlier yesterday evening, German magazine Auto Motor [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit with misconduct charge over clash with fourth official January 23, 2017 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is poised to receive a touchline ban after being slapped with a misconduct charge by the Football Association (FA) following his altercation with fourth official Anthony Taylor on Sunday. Wenger, 67, was dismissed from his technical area, having been incensed at the decision of referee Jon Moss to award Burnley a [...]
Tommy Fleetwood’s Abu Dhabi win and why your first golf coach is like your first love January 23, 2017 I always think that your first golf coach is a little like your first love; they know about your game and how you have developed better than anyone else. After his first win for three and a half years, Tommy Fleetwood may agree with that sentiment. His success at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on [...]
Nicola Adams turns pro and targets world title as boxing pro Frank Warren forced to eat humble pie January 23, 2017 Two-time Olympic gold-medallist Nicola Adams has set her sights on becoming a world champion after turning professional and signing a long-term deal with promoter Frank Warren. Following in the footsteps of former Irish amateur Katie Taylor, flyweight Adams, 34, is set to make her professional bow on 8 April in Manchester, while a home fight [...]
Wasps seal European Champions Cup quarter-final berth as Saracens draw Glasgow in last eight January 23, 2017 Wasps recovered from a sluggish start to secure a bonus-point 41-27 success over Italian side Zebre on Sunday and finish top of their European Champions Cup pool, earning themselves a trip to Leinster in the quarter-finals. Two tries from Ashley Johnson and further touchdowns from Danny Cipriani, Elliot Daly, Christian Wade and Nathan Hughes powered Wasps [...]
Why England’s Six Nations challenge is reliant on head overruling heart for Dylan Hartley and James Haskell January 23, 2017 The inevitable roles that Dylan Hartley and James Haskell will play in the Six Nations must reinforce the preponderance of mental strength over physical fortitude. There can be little argument against the notion that Haskell is a physical specimen; indeed, all of those who choose to subject themselves to his incessant social media bombardments are [...]
I’m ready to beat Serena Williams, says Johanna Konta, after British No1 sets up showdown with Australian Open favourite January 23, 2017 In-form British No1 Johanna Konta insists she feels ready to take on Serena Williams after setting up an Australian Open clash with the 22-time grand slam winner. Konta is due to meet Williams in the quarter-finals on Wednesday morning after brushing aside 30th seed Ekaterina Makarova 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round on Monday. Williams [...]