Antonio Conte to Chelsea: Guus Hiddink has turned the Blues around but they need to be bold and Italy boss is a better choice for a long-term project March 1, 2016 I don't think even Guus Hiddink realised how big a job he was taking on when the experienced Dutchman returned for a second stint as caretaker manager of Chelsea in December, following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Confidence seemed to be at rock bottom but less than three months later the mood at Stamford Bridge [...]
Floyd Mayweather rules out return to boxing at the 2016 Rio Olympics March 1, 2016 Floyd Mayweather has ruled out a return to the ring to compete in the Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro later this year, after a rule change allowing professional boxers to compete prompted speculation he may enter to win a gold medal that eluded him earlier in his career. The undefeated fighter, considered by many [...]
Manchester United to offer teenage goalscoring sensation huge wage increase March 1, 2016 Manchester United are set to reward teenage sensation Marcus Rashford with a huge wage increase after he netted four goals in his first two games for the club. The eighteen-year-old's stunning breakthrough week was capped by a first-half brace against Arsenal in a 3-2 Premier League victory on Sunday. So impressed have United been with [...]
Leicester boss Ranieri installs Tottenham as Premier League title favourites February 29, 2016 Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri turned up the heat on rivals Tottenham yesterday by insisting that they are favourites to secure the Premier League title. Second-placed Spurs are currently two points behind leaders Leicester, while the Foxes have a chance to temporarily move five clear with victory over West Brom at the King Power Stadium tonight. [...]
Six Nations: England head coach Eddie Jones throws down gauntlet to Manu Tuilagi after adding robust centre to training group February 29, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet to Manu Tuilagi and urged the robust centre to prove he is worthy of a place in his matchday squad for the likely Six Nations title decider against Wales later this month. Tuilagi moved a step closer to reprising his international career after being summoned [...]
After a sticky 2015 McDowell is on course to prove that class is permanent February 29, 2016 Class is forever, form is only temporary. That saying could well be applied to Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell as he continued his resurgence with a strong performance at last week's Honda Classic. McDowell endured a rocky 2015, during which he missed seven cuts and registered just three top-10 finishes. That run of form resulted in him plummeting [...]
Spurs and Arsenal wait in wings as Leicester’s Premier League title bid continues without Kante February 29, 2016 While Tottenham and Arsenal’s Premier League title bids resume on Wednesday, leaders Leicester will be without midfielder N’Golo Kante when they face West Brom tomorrow in the next instalment in the race for top-flight supremacy. Frenchman Kante has been an influential presence for the Foxes this season, featuring in every league match and making more tackles [...]
Out-of-sorts Crystal Palace face battle for Premier League survival, admits boss Alan Pardew February 29, 2016 Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew admits his out-of-sorts side face a battle for Premier League survival after a worrying slump in form which has derailed their quest for a top-six finish. The Eagles will bid to end a 10-match winless streak in the league, dating back to December’s victory over Stoke City, when they face [...]
Tuilagi primed for England return as pivotal Wales tussle beckons February 28, 2016 Powerhouse centre Manu Tuilagi is set to train with England this week before potentially making his international comeback in the likely Six Nations title decider against Wales at Twickenham next month. Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill, who holds reservations about the 24-year-old’s quickfire return to the England fold after an injury-plagued campaign, confirmed Tuilagi’s [...]
Capital One Cup final: Liverpool 1, Manchester City 1 (AET, City win 3-1 on penalties): Pellegrini basks in glory of his Caballero punt February 28, 2016 Departing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted the overriding principle of fielding Willy Caballero was stronger than his desire to win the Capital One Cup after his understudy goalkeeper proved the matchwinner at Wembley yesterday. The 34-year-old Argentine repelled spot-kicks from Lucas, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana in a dramatic penalty shootout after Coutinho had [...]