World No2 Andy Murray gives Ivan Lendl perfect welcome back gift by progressing to Aegon Championships second round June 14, 2016 Britain's Andy Murray ensured Ivan Lendl began his second stint as the world No2’s coach with a win after beating France’s Nicolas Mahut in the first round of the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club. Defending champion Murray was required to save set points in both sets but prevailed 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (7-1) and will now [...]
The Tate Modern extension will help transform the gallery into the world’s most cutting edge art space June 14, 2016 It’s been 14 years in the planning, it’s four years overdue, and it cost £260m. But the extension to the Tate Modern will finally throw it’s doors open to the public on Friday. So has the project, the recipient of the largest cultural fundraising effort ever seen in the UK, been worth the wait? Has [...]
Gareth Bale turns up heat on Three Lions and claims no England players would get into Welsh side June 14, 2016 Wales forward Gareth Bale has cranked up the pressure on Group B rivals England as the two teams prepare for their crunch Euro 2016 clash in Lens on Thursday. Bale last week suggested that England “big themselves up before they’ve done anything”, which prompted a retort from Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson who suggested the [...]
Usain Bolt targets Olympic boost after confirming he will compete at London Anniversary Games June 14, 2016 Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt intends to use his latest visit to the capital as a stepping stone to Rio de Janeiro gold after confirming he will contest the 200m at this year’s London Anniversary Games. The 29-year-old Jamaican holds the 200m world record with a time of 19.19 seconds and will line up at [...]
Winger Sofiane Feghouli eager to sample delights of Premier League after joining West Ham on free transfer June 14, 2016 New West Ham signing Sofiane Feghouli admits the lure of playing Premier League football was too attractive a proposition to decline after completing a move to the Hammers on a free transfer. The three-year deal, which was announced today, will see the 26-year-old Algerian international officially join West Ham on 1 July, having seen out [...]
Russia turns fire on England after threat of expulsion from Euro 2016 looms larger June 14, 2016 Russia’s coach and players have hit out at England after they were pushed closer to expulsion from Euro 2016 over the violence wreaked by dozens of their fans at Saturday’s Group B match in Marseille. Governing body Uefa has fined the Russian Football Union €150,000 (£119,000) and warned that any repeat of their fighting, racism or use [...]
US Open 2016: Ultimate test Oakmont should favour the very best and Jordan Spieth’s game gives him an edge over Rory McIlroy and Jason Day June 14, 2016 I always consider the US Open to be the Major that is set up the best, fairest and hardest, and I certainly expect that to be the case with the venue this year being Oakmont. The Pennsylvania course is fantastic, one of the finest in the world, and I have fond memories of playing there [...]
Russia given suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and told “once more and you’re out” after attacks on England fans June 14, 2016 Russia has been given a suspended disqualification from Euro 2016 and been warned any further crowd disturbances will see its team kicked out of the tournament. After Russian fans fired flare guns and stormed England supporters at the end of the 1-1 draw in Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Saturday, Uefa has disqualified its team but suspended the punishment until [...]
Sepp Blatter: European competition draws were rigged using “hot and cold balls” June 14, 2016 Disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has alleged draws for Uefa competitions were rigged using "hot and cold balls". Blatter insisted no draw for a Fifa event was fixed during his 18 year presidency — although he admitted he had the power to do so — but claims he witnessed the practise at European level. Read more: Sepp Blatter and other former officials "enriched themselves" [...]
Italy beat fancied Belgium to hit group summit as holders Spain also begin Euro 2016 with victory June 13, 2016 Italy assumed control of Group E with an impressive 2-0 victory over much-fancied but ultimately disappointing Belgium as the Azzurri made a triumphant start to Euro 2016 in Lyon. Premier League duo Emanuele Giaccherini, who is on the books of Sunderland, and Southampton striker Graziano Pelle were on target as Italy won their opening game [...]