Australia’s Michael Cheika stokes war of words with England head coach Eddie Jones and accuses him of tarnishing his reputation November 28, 2016 Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has fuelled the smouldering war of words with England counterpart Eddie Jones by accusing his fellow Australian of tarnishing his own legacy Down Under. Jones began his baiting of Australia in the immediate aftermath of his side’s victory over Argentina at the weekend, questioning their scrummaging technique as the two [...]
Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow admits England were outplayed as rivals India tighten grip on 2-0 series lead November 28, 2016 Record-breaking England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow admitted his side were outplayed by their hosts as a dominant India moved to within touching distance of an unassailable series lead on day three of the third Test in Mohali. On a day when Bairstow effected his 68th dismissal of the calendar year – a Test record – England slumped [...]
Elliot “Briefcase” Daly has come a long way since arriving at Wasps in school uniform and he’s ready to impress for England, disciplinary issues permitting November 28, 2016 When Elliot Daly turned up at Wasps’ Acton training ground in sixth form school uniform, few moments passed before he was assigned the same nickname as one particular "Inbetweeners" character who took a briefcase to class on the first day of the new term. His peers knew he had talent and were keen to keep [...]
Team spirit proves a winner for great Danes Thorbjorn Olesen and Soren Kjeldsen at World Cup of Golf, and will Tiger Woods be “spectacular” on his comeback? November 28, 2016 The biggest prizes might have been handed out for another year but there is still lots for golf fans to get excited about, not least a magnificent win for Denmark at the weekend and the return of Tiger Woods. There was great entertainment on offer in Melbourne, where Thorbjorn Olesen and Soren Kjeldsen earned the [...]
Manchester United 1, West Ham United 1: We overcame fear of Old Trafford, says Hammers boss Slaven Bilic November 27, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic applauded his players for overcoming a sense of paralysis caused by leading at Old Trafford before grinding out a point against draw specialists Manchester United on Sunday. Striker Diafra Sakko, making only his second start of the campaign, handed the Hammers a dream start courtesy of an early headed goal, [...]
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho set for further disciplinary action after Old Trafford dismissal November 27, 2016 Cantankerous Manchester Untied boss Jose Mourinho is set to face further disciplinary action after being sent to the stands for the second time in a month during his side’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday. Mourinho was dismissed by referee Jon Moss after he kicked a water bottle in frustration at £89m midfielder Paul [...]
Blow for England as No8 Billy Vunipola set to miss Six Nations with knee injury November 27, 2016 England's autumn celebrations have been tempered after No8 powerhouse Billy Vunipola emerged as a major doubt for next year’s Six Nations due to the knee injury he picked up during Saturday’s victory over Argentina. World player of the year nominee Vunipola tore cartilage during England’s 27-14 triumph over Argentina and after undergoing surgery on Sunday the 24-year-old [...]
Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1: Arsene Wenger patient over Alexis Sanchez contract stand-off after Chilean’s brace reignites Gunners November 27, 2016 Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the club has work to do to tie Alexis Sanchez to a new contract after the livewire forward underlined his value with two goals to sink Bournemouth. Theo Walcott scored the other, with Callum Wilson replying for the visitors with a penalty, as the Gunners ended a [...]
Lewis Hamilton defends tactics and plays down Mercedes rift after failing to prevent Nico Rosberg from taking his Formula One world championship title November 27, 2016 Dethroned Lewis Hamilton insists he sees his future at Mercedes despite clashing with team bosses again as he lost his world title to Nico Rosberg in a tense finale to the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton comfortably won the year’s final grand prix but Rosberg held his nerve to finish second and claim [...]
Adil Rashid unconcerned by plaudits as he spearheads England’s revival against India in third Test November 27, 2016 England leg-spinner Adil Rashid played down his wicket-taking achievements after spearheading the tourists' fightback on day two of the third Test against India in Mohali. Rashid claimed three wickets as England reduced India to 271-6 at the close, having seen the hosts advance to a position of strength at 148-2 after their own innings had [...]