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 [...]
Superforecasting: How seemingly ordinary people can predict everything from world events to election results May 27, 2016 The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was having a stressful time in 2013. A rebel militia had just taken control of Goma, a large province with a population of about a million people, and regional powers were putting pressure on him to wrest it back by force. Little did he know that [...]
Joseph Parker will come to the UK and knockout Anthony Joshua, David Haye, Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora in a single year, says promoter May 27, 2016 Anthony Joshua, David Haye and other British heavyweight boxers have been warned of the intention of unbeaten New Zealand fighter Joseph Parker to come to UK shores and knock them out. Parker is now mandatory challenger to Joshua’s IBF world heavyweight title after beating Carlos Takam by unanimous decision last weekend and is considered one [...]
Opportunity knocks for Rashford as Sturridge fears mount and Delph is ruled out May 26, 2016 Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph has been ruled out of England’s Euro 2016 squad and fears are growing that Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could be next to be cut. Manager Roy Hodgson revealed on Thursday that Delph had picked up a minor groin injury, meaning he will miss Friday’s match against Australia and be cut [...]
Football betting: Simeone’s solid Atletico to frustrate Real in all-Madrid Champions League final May 26, 2016 Milan plays host to a Madrid invasion as Europe’s premier club competition reaches its climax on Saturday. Just as in 2014, Atletico and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final, with the prize of the famous trophy for the victors. Real won that final two years ago and are the most successful team in [...]
Football betting: Tigers to roar to Wembley win over Wednesday May 26, 2016 The riches of the Premier League are on offer at Wembley on Saturday, but only one of Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday will be able to pocket them. The Championship play-off final is now said to be worth £200m to the winner – and expect drama and nerves aplenty as Yorkshire descends on north London. Hull [...]