Andy Murray marks quest to stay world No1 with thrashing of Marin Cilic at London’s O2 Arena November 14, 2016 Irrepressible Andy Murray revelled in his status as the conquering hero as he marked his first match on British soil since being crowned world No1 with a straights-set thrashing of Marin Cilic at the ATP World Tour finals. Following four back-to-back titles, Murray extended his winning streak to 20 matches by overpowering Croatia’s Cilic 6-3, [...]
Former Chelsea, West Ham and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard set to embark on new career after announcing decision to quit New York City FC November 14, 2016 Former England midfielder Frank Lampard is poised to embark on the next stage of his career after announcing his intention to quit New York City FC at the end of the year. The 38-year-old, who remains Chelsea’s record goal-scorer, joined the MLS club in July 2014 after 13 years at Stamford Bridge, and found the [...]
Next England manager must be given time to develop a philosophy, says Gareth Southgate November 14, 2016 England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate insists the next national team coach must be given time to develop a lasting philosophy for success rather than merely tasked with hitting short-term targets. Southgate goes into the final fixture of his four-match audition for the job against Spain on Tuesday as the favourite to land the role, having [...]
Northern hemisphere success suggests tectonic shift in rugby’s balance of power could be in progress November 14, 2016 The last two weekends of international rugby might well have indicated that the prolonged period of southern hemisphere dominance is beginning to draw to an end, at least in the form to which we have become accustomed. With the Irish overpowering the All Blacks, England dismantling South Africa and an under-strength Scotland unlucky to have [...]
Eddie Jones tips Ben Youngs to have same inspirational effect on England as South Africa great did for Springboks November 14, 2016 Head coach Eddie Jones has tipped scrum-half Ben Youngs to have the same influence on England as South Africa great Fourie du Preez had on the Springboks as his side bid to become the world’s No1-ranked team. Youngs sparkled at No9 on Saturday as England ended a 10-year hoodoo by running in four tries and [...]
Novak Djokovic begins World Tour Finals defence and quest to regain global No1 spot with comeback win November 13, 2016 Dethroned world No1 Novak Djokovic survived a scare before beating Austria’s Dominic Thiem in his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London. Djokovic was warned for unsportsmanlike conduct after losing the first set but won 12 of the last 14 games to post a 6-7 (10-12), 6-0, 6-2 [...]
Lewis Hamilton wins in rain-soaked Brazil to take world championship fight to final race November 13, 2016 Defending champion Lewis Hamilton has vowed to continue hunting after taking the world championship fight to the wire following his maiden grand prix victory on Brazilian soil at Interlagos. Hamilton kept his cool on a rain-soaked circuit, which resulted in the race being suspended on two occasions, to trim title rival and Mercedes team-mate [...]
Harry Kane out of England squad for Spain friendly as Gareth Southgate releases Tottenham striker November 13, 2016 England striker Harry Kane is set to resume his recuperation at Tottenham after being deemed surplus to requirements for Tuesday’s friendly against Spain at Wembley. Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate summoned Kane to his squad for Friday’s win over Scotland, despite him only returning from a seven-week injury lay-off the previous weekend. The Spurs star [...]
Alastair Cook defends tactics after England denied victory by India in first Test November 13, 2016 England captain Alastair Cook rejected accusations of excessive conservatism after India held on to deny the tourists victory on the final day of the first Test in Rajkot on Sunday. Cook waited until his team had a lead of 309 before putting India back into bat as England looked to become the first team to [...]
McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis’ future in doubt November 12, 2016 The future of Ron Dennis, the chief executive of McLaren, is in doubt this weekend. Dennis reportedly presented a £1.65bn takeover bid for the company last week. Sky News first reported that this led to fellow shareholders launching a plot to oust him from the company. Read more: McLaren denies Apple takeover talks Dennis then [...]