David Haye accepts invitation to fight newly-crowned WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew May 30, 2016 Former world heavyweight king David Haye has opened the door to a showdown with newly-crowned WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, promising the Merseyside fighter he would be “smashed to bits”. Bellew claimed the vacant WBC title with a brutal third-round knockout of Ilunga Makabu at Goodison Park on Sunday to become the United Kingdom’s 13th [...]
History-maker Alastair Cook relieved as burden of reaching 10,000 Test runs is removed in England’s crushing nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka May 30, 2016 England skipper Alastair Cook welcomed the burden being removed from his shoulders after becoming the youngest player to pass 10,000 Test runs in his side’s series-clinching nine-wicket demolition of Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street yesterday. Cook needed a total of five runs and reached the milestone with a leg-side clip for four as England comfortably chased down [...]
Striker Daniel Sturridge returns to England training as Roy Hodgson prepares to finalise his Euro 2016 squad May 30, 2016 England manager Roy Hodgson will tomorrow confirm the 23 players which he will entrust to deliver success for the Three Lions in this summer’s European Championship in France, which starts on 10 June. Striker Daniel Sturridge boosted his chances of proving his fitness by returning to training today after missing Friday’s 2-1 victory over Australia, having reported [...]
England boss Eddie Jones points to sacrifices made by Luther Burrell as Northampton centre called-up for tour of Australia May 30, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones admits that Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell’s abject refusal to accept his place in the international wilderness was key to his call-up for this summer’s three-Test tour of Australia. Burrell was today announced as the replacement for Manu Tuilagi, who was last week ruled out with a torn hamstring, in [...]
I’ve seen PGA Championship winner Chris Wood up close and he is a perfect fit for Ryder Cup stardom May 30, 2016 While victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth does not guarantee Chris Wood a debut Ryder Cup place, it virtually secures a spot in the Europe side for Hazeltine in September and what a wonderful addition he will be. I was fortunate to captain Great Britain and Ireland, and therefore Chris, in the 2013 Seve [...]
What next for Premiership champions Saracens after their domestic and European double? All eyes on another double according to veteran scrum-half Neil de Kock May 30, 2016 There will no be relaxation in all-conquering Saracens’ quest for a vice-like grip on a golden era of success, according to the north London club’s veteran scrum-half Neil de Kock. Former South Africa international De Kock played the final 11 minutes as Sarries dispatched Exeter Chiefs 28-20 at Twickenham on Saturday to retain their Premiership [...]
Heads up, bosses: Here’s how to keep your staff happy during Euro 2016 May 29, 2016 Businesses have been urged to be flexible during Euro 2016 as they battle with staff who want to watch the game. The guidance, from the conciliation service Acas, is aimed at bosses dealing with a wave of requests for annual leave, as well as sickness absence and unbridled social media use during office hours. The report [...]
Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City: How much is victory in the play-off final and promotion to the Premier League worth? May 28, 2016 The richest contest in sport — otherwise known as the play-off final — is now richer than ever and offers either Hull City or Sheffield Wednesday a record cash boost in excess of £100m. The two Yorkshire clubs do battle at Wembley for the lucrative opportunity to get their slice of the Premier League's new £8bn TV [...]
Tottenham Hotspur to play Champions League games at Wembley next season May 28, 2016 Tottenham will play their Champions League fixtures at Wembley next season and have the option to use the stadium for all game in the following campaign after the club struck a deal with the Football Association. All home fixtures in Spurs' first Champions League campaign for six years will take place at the 90,000 capacity stadium next [...]
Scientists want the Rio Olympics moved somewhere else because of the Zika virus May 28, 2016 More than 150 health professionals have called for the Olympic Games to be postponed or moved to a different country to help stop the spread of the Zika virus. The call comes as concerns about the spread of the virus in Brazil grow ahead of the Games, which are expected to bring more than 500,000 spectators to Rio [...]