Strength, courage, class – and two of the finest shots you’ll ever see May 23, 2016 Followers of Rory McIlroy finally got what we’d been waiting for on Sunday when the world No3 claimed his first title of the season in fantastic fashion at the Irish Open. Leading by just one going into the last three holes, and with a year of near misses and home crowd expectations weighing on his [...]
Louis van Gaal sacking paves way for Jose Mourinho arrival at Manchester United May 23, 2016 Manchester United are poised to confirm the sacking of manager Louis van Gaal less than 48 hours after he led them to their first trophy of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. The Dutchman, who was appointed in summer 2014 after leading Holland to the World Cup semi-finals, is widely expected to be replaced by former Chelsea [...]
England 2, Turkey 1: Vardy’s a wed cert for Euro 2016 squad as Hodgson grants match-winner time off to get married May 22, 2016 England 2, Turkey 1 England manager Roy Hodgson defended the decision to allow Jamie Vardy time off from the team’s Euro 2016 preparations in order to get married after the Leicester forward sank Turkey on Sunday. Vardy’s 83rd-minute goal – his third goal in his last three international appearances – earned Hodgson’s men victory at [...]
FA Cup final agony will inspire us, insists Crystal Palace chief May 22, 2016 Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has vowed the club will build on a painful FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United on Saturday. The Eagles were just nine minutes away from a first major trophy before Juan Mata equalised Jason Puncheon’s strike, and substitute Jesse Lingard snatched the trophy for 10-man United in extra-time. “Obviously [...]
Philip Neville’s warning to Manchester United over Jose Mourinho appointment May 22, 2016 Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will demand assurances over summer signings before accepting the Manchester United job, according to former Reds defender Philip Neville. Mourinho is expected to be appointed this week, with United strongly tipped to sack Louis van Gaal despite the Dutchman leading the club to FA Cup victory against Crystal Palace on [...]
Emotional McIlroy hopes maiden win of 2016 can be springboard for further success May 22, 2016 World No3 Rory McIlroy savoured an emotional victory after ending his wait for a first title of 2016 in style at his home tournament, the Irish Open, on Sunday. McIlroy summoned a brilliant eagle at the last hole to sign for a 69 and hold off a late surge from Scotland’s Russell Knox and complete [...]
Heather hit by weather as Briton’s French Open bid gets off to soggy start May 22, 2016 British No2 Heather Watson is on Monday due to resume her bid for a first grand slam win since Wimbledon last year after her French Open opener was cut short by rain on Sunday. Watson, who has reached round two on four of her last five visits to Paris, trailed American Nicole Gibbs 7-5, 2-6, [...]
Strauss admits to Stokes concerns as England prepare for potential series clincher May 22, 2016 All-rounder Ben Stokes could miss this week’s second Test against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street as England chiefs weigh up the team’s hunt for a series-clinching win against the player’s long-term fitness. Stokes was due to be assessed by England doctors on Sunday after hurting his left knee while bowling on Friday – day two of the [...]
Tuilagi and Farrell included in England’s squad to tour Australia despite injury May 22, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones admits Manu Tuilagi’s involvement in next month’s tour of Australia remains on a knife-edge despite naming the powerhouse centre in his travelling party. Tuilagi, who has been restricted to just one Test appearance in almost two years by a combination of injury and suspension, hurt a hamstring in the Tigers’ [...]
FA Cup final 2016 player ratings: Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford score highly in 2-1 win over Crystal Palace May 21, 2016 A stunning Jesse Lingard strike in extra-time gave 10-man Manchester United a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace and earned the Red Devils a record-equalling 12th FA Cup, their first since 2004. For 110 minutes there was little to separate the two sides. Here's how they rated: Crystal Palace Wayne Hennessey – 7 Made a strong save to keep out [...]