Townsend, Rashford and Wilshere named in expanded England Euro 2016 squad May 16, 2016 Newcastle winger Andros Townsend is the surprise name in England provisional squad for this summer's European Championship in France. Teenage Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford and injury-plagued Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere are also in the 26-man party, which will be cut to 23. Wilshere's Gunners colleague Theo Walcott and Everton defenders Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka miss out, while [...]
Bomb gaffe as item at centre of Old Trafford terrorist scare found to be training device May 15, 2016 The suspicious item which sparked fears of a terrorist attack and forced the cancellation of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth has been identified as a training device mistakenly left behind by a private company. Old Trafford was evacuated 20 minutes prior to kick-off, while army bomb disposal experts later carried out a controlled [...]
Arsenal reclaim north London dominance as Tottenham fold on the Tyne May 15, 2016 Fuming Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino scolded his players after their shock 5-1 defeat at 10-man Newcastle saw them finish behind Arsenal in the Premier League for a 21st consecutive season. Spurs only needed a point to cap an encouraging season by clinching second place but their unexpected thrashing by the already-relegated Magpies allowed their north [...]
Tearful Chelsea captain John Terry takes to mic and says he wants to stay at Chelsea during post-match address to fans May 15, 2016 Emotional Chelsea skipper John Terry insisted that he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge after taking to the microphone and addressing the club’s fans following his side’s 1-1 draw with champions Leicester. Despite Terry revealing in January that his contract, which expires next month, would not be renewed, the 35-year-old was offered fresh terms last [...]
Rookie Max Verstappen makes Formula One history as Mercedes’ Niki Lauda points finger of blame at Lewis Hamilton for first-lap collision at Spanish Grand Prix May 15, 2016 Mercedes non-executive chairman and former world champion Niki Lauda blamed Britain’s Lewis Hamilton for an “unacceptable” collision during the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix. Teenager Max Verstappen, 18, became Formula One’s youngest-ever race winner with victory on his Red Bull debut, surviving the challenge of Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, who was within a second [...]
England fly-half Owen Farrell demands Sarries retain Premiership title after ending wait for European glory May 15, 2016 England fly-half Owen Farrell has challenged his side to become the first English club since Wasps in 2004 to complete a European and domestic double after Saracens were crowned kings of the continent on Saturday. Farrell successfully kicked seven penalties as Sarries beat Racing 92 21-9 to seal their maiden European title, which for the [...]
Manchester United match abandoned after suspect package found at Old Trafford May 15, 2016 Manchester United's final match of the Premier League season has been abandoned without kicking off after a suspect package was found at Old Trafford. United had been due to play Bournemouth in a fixture that has a major bearing on whether they or neighbours and rivals Manchester City qualify for next season's Champions League. The [...]
Premier League prize money: Millions still up for grabs on final day with over £5m at stake for Everton, Watford, Crystal Palace, West Brom and Bournemouth May 14, 2016 With domineering Leicester already crowned champions and the relegation battle now settled, there appears little to play for in the Premier League this weekend other than Manchester United and Manchester City's battle for fourth place. Yet even if players have one mind on the beach and fans are happy to soak up the sun, clubs' accountants [...]
Same old Fifa? Independent committee chief Domenico Scala resigns in protest over “destroyed reforms” May 14, 2016 Fifa's ability to reform under new president Gianni Infantino has been thrown into question after the head of its independent watchdog resigned in protest. Domenico Scala, a Swiss businessman who headed the football governing body's audit and compliance committee, is resigning after a resolution passed at Fifa Congress on Friday gave its council — headed [...]
Calls for Tyson Fury to be banned from boxing following anti-semitic, sexist and homophobic comments May 14, 2016 Tyson Fury is facing calls for him to be barred from boxing after sparking further outrage with anti-semitic, homophobic and sexist comments. The world heavyweight champion, who has previously courted controversy with his views, claimed on video that "Zionist, Jewish people…own all the banks, all the papers, all the TV stations". In an hour-long interview [...]