Danny Willett won the Masters with brilliance and nerves of steel, Jordan Spieth did not lose it, although the American’s collapse was worse than Rory McIlroy’s in 2011 April 11, 2016 A swathe of strong contenders allied to the iconic nature of the Masters had long made this edition, the 80th, one of the most eagerly anticipated Majors in years. But nobody could have foreseen the drama that would unfold over a spectacular final round on Sunday. Defending champion Jordan Spieth looked certain to retain the [...]
England’s Danny Willett claims Masters glory as defending champion Jordan Spieth fades April 11, 2016 Unruffled Englishman Danny Willett donned the Green Jacket after claiming his first victory at a Major as defending champion Jordan Spieth wilted on the back nine in an enthralling final round of the Masters at Augusta last night. Willett, who pockets $1.8m in prize money, finished three shots clear of Spieth, who carded a one-over-par [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 3, Manchester United 0: Second-half blitz has sent a message to champions-elect Leicester, insists Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino April 10, 2016 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that his side’s second-half blitz against Manchester United has sent an unequivocal message to champions-elect Leicester that Spurs are ready to pounce on any slip-ups. Spurs had to wait until deep into the second half for their breakthrough but three goals in six minutes from Dele Alli, Toby Alderweireld and [...]
Manny Pacquiao rules out a comeback after eight-weight world champion bows out with final win over Timothy Bradley April 10, 2016 Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao insists he will not fight again after bringing down the curtain on his storied career with a final victory over American Timothy Bradley on Saturday. Pacquiao beat Bradley by unanimous decision in their third welterweight meeting, having floored him in the seventh and ninth rounds at the MGM Garden Arena in [...]
Liverpool 4, Stoke City 1: Jurgen Klopp surprised as makeshift Reds side runs riot April 10, 2016 Liverpool 4, Stoke City 1 Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admitted his surprise after an experimental Reds side revived their hopes of European qualification with a four-goal Premier League defeat of Stoke. Substitute Divock Origi netted twice after full-back Alberto Moreno and striker Daniel Sturridge had scored for the hosts. Forward Bojan Krkic briefly dragged the [...]
Sunderland 0, Leicester 2: Claudio Ranieri moved to tears as Foxes move to within three wins of historic Premier League title April 10, 2016 Sunderland 0, Leicester 2 Emotional Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri fought back tears after England striker Jamie Vardy’s double propelled them a step closer to realising their Premier League dream. Vardy left Sunderland’s defence for dead with two clinical counter-attacking goals to put the Foxes within three wins of cementing the club’s first ever top-flight title. Ranieri [...]
Anthony Joshua hints he could make first defence of world heavyweight title against fellow Briton David Haye at Wembley Stadium in July April 10, 2016 Britain's newest world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has hinted that he could make the first defence of his IBF crown against fellow Londoner David Haye. Olympic gold medallist Joshua stopped American Charles Martin inside two rounds on Saturday night to claim his first world title in just the 16th fight of his professional career. Controversial [...]
Stuart Lancaster looks to Super Rugby to heal enduring torment of Rugby World Cup failure April 10, 2016 Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster admits he is still haunted by last year’s Rugby World Cup failure but is hoping to rebuild his career in the southern hemisphere. Lancaster’s four-year tenure ended in ignominy in November after his England team became the first hosts of the tournament to suffer elimination at the group stage. [...]
Kevin Pietersen ready to switch allegiances and play Test cricket for South Africa April 10, 2016 Controversial former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has floated the possibility of making a sensational return to international cricket with his native South Africa. The Pietermaritzburg-born batsman made his England debut during the 2005 Ashes series and proceeded to score 8,181 runs in 104 Tests, at an average of 47.28, for his adopted country. Pietersen was [...]
Defending champion Spieth soars, Europeans threaten and world No1 Day wilts in opening round of Masters at Augusta April 8, 2016 Unflappable reigning champion Jordan Spieth defied his recent form to make a blistering start to his Masters defence with a flawless six-under-par opening round of 66 at Augusta National yesterday. Spieth holds a two-shot lead from Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Danny Lee of New Zealand after a bogey-free round, while world No3 Rory McIlroy is [...]