Eddie Jones insists England fly-half George Ford can be better than New Zealand’s world player of the year Beauden Barrett November 20, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones has tipped fly-half George Ford to prove himself a classier operator than newly-crowned world player of the year Beauden Barrett, while at the same time issuing a withering put down to the New Zealand No10. Ford was an inspirational presence for England as they inflicted a nine-try demolition on Pacific [...]
Middlesbrough 0, Chelsea 1: Antonio Conte refuses to entertain notion of his side being title favourites November 20, 2016 Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is refusing to recognise his side as title favourites despite witnessing the Blues surge to the Premier League summit with victory over resurgent Middlesbrough. Sealed with an opportunistic Diego Costa strike shortly before half time, Chelsea have now won their last six top-flight matches, since a harrowing 3-0 reverse against Arsenal [...]
Britain’s Andy Murray revels in ending 2016 as world No1 after dispatching rival Noval Djokovic at London’s O2 Arena November 20, 2016 Britain's Andy Murray revelled in ending the year as the planet’s No1-ranked player after brushing aside rival Novak Djokovic in the climax of the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena. Murray made a mockery of a gruelling three-hour semi-final clash with Milos Raonic on Saturday to dispatch 12-time grand slam winner Djokovic 6-3, [...]
Sir Bradley Wiggins coy on retirement plans after he and Mark Cavendish win Ghent Six Day event November 20, 2016 Sir Bradley Wiggins has again hinted that he may shelve plans to retire after securing a dramatic victory alongside fellow Briton Mark Cavendish at the Ghent Six Day event. The duo won a thrilling three-way battle against rivals Kenny de Ketele and Moreno De Pauw and Elia Viviani and Iljo Keisse in the hour-long Madison. [...]
Gareth Southgate will be England manager by the end of the month, says former Football Association chief November 20, 2016 England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate will be appointed to the role on a full-time basis by the end of the month, according to former Football Association executive Adrian Bevington. Southgate is expected to be interviewed for the job on Monday, having impressed in a four-match spell after Sam Allardyce’s abrupt departure, and is widely expected [...]
Henrik Stenson savours best year of his career after winning Race To Dubai for second time November 20, 2016 World No4 Henrik Stenson toasted the best season of his career on Sunday after adding a second Race To Dubai title to his stellar list of achievements in the last 12 months. Stenson’s share of ninth place at the DP World Tour Championship – won by young Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick – was enough to see [...]
Stuart Broad backs England to bat out final day in Visakhapatnam and claim draw with India despite late double blow November 20, 2016 England seamer Stuart Broad insists he has every confidence his side can salvage a draw from the second Test against India despite the debilitating loss of two late wickets in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Alastair Cook and fellow opener Haseeb Hameed shared a 75-run stand in 50 overs to stall and deflate India, although both fell during [...]
Sir Ben Ainslie takes another step towards America’s Cup goal with victory in World Series November 20, 2016 British sailing great Sir Ben Ainslie believes his team have laid down a marker on their quest to claim sport’s oldest trophy after they won the America’s Cup World Series. Land Rover BAR clinched victory in the nine-leg series by topping the table at the last event in Fukuoka, Japan, on Sunday. The overall series [...]
Danny MacAskill is still alive (just) after his breathtaking day out November 18, 2016 | City Talk Risking his neck on roof tiles. Cycling precariously over straw bales. Balancing on a knife-edge on railway tracks… Scots biking daredevil, Danny MacAskill is living (just), breathing proof that Scotland's stunning scenery and fantastic open spaces are the ultimate outdoor playground. Watch. And be amazed…
Novak Djokovic insists he is reaching top form as battle with Andy Murray for world No1 spot intensifies November 17, 2016 Summit-chasing Novak Djokovic insists he is easing towards top gear after cranking up his bid to snatch Andy Murray’s world No1 status with his third successive victory at the ATP World Tour Finals. Five-time winner Djokovic was already guaranteed top spot in Group B but demolished Belgium’s David Goffin, who replaced the injured Gael Monfils [...]