Liverpool 4, Everton 0: Martinez brands Toffees’ showing an ’embarrassment’ as Klopp revels in maiden Merseyside derby April 21, 2016 Under-pressure Everton boss Roberto Martinez branded his side’s performance an “embarrassment” after the struggling Toffees capitulated at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool last night. Liverpool romped to victory and are now unbeaten in 11 Premier League matches against Everton courtesy of goals from Divock Origi, Mamadou Sakho, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, while visiting defender [...]
West Ham United 3, Watford 1: Andy Carroll makes it six in six as Slaven Bilic urges Hammers to keep up chase for historic Champions League place April 20, 2016 West Ham United 3, Watford 1 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic reiterated his determination to gatecrash the Premier League's top four after his side kept up the chase by brushing aside under-strength Watford on Wednesday night. Striker Andy Carroll's sixth goal in as many games and two penalties from captain Mark Noble put the Hammers in charge before [...]
Middlesex opener Sam Robson boosts claims for for Test recall after smashing records at Lord’s April 20, 2016 Records tumbled as Middlesex opener Sam Robson boosted his chances of earning an England recall as his side’s County Championship clash with Warwickshire at Lord’s petered out into a draw. Robson again reached three figures, scoring 106 in Middlesex’s second innings to add to the double century he notched earlier in the match, which gave [...]
Team Sky withdraws Colombian rider for a second time, while Mark Cavendish hits front in Tour of Croatia April 20, 2016 Team Sky have withdrawn Colombian rider Sergio Henao from competition for a second time after he was told he faces further investigation into his blood values by the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation. Henao, who missed three months owing to a similar probe in 2014, has not failed a drug test and had been due to ride [...]
There are simpler ways to boost interest and avoid empty seats than points-based system, cut ticket prices for one April 20, 2016 I don't have a problem with innovation or trying something new but I’m not convinced the proposed points-based system, mooted for the Sri Lanka tour this summer, is destined to be a rip-roaring success. The premise would be for the men’s game to follow the lead of the women’s and the winner of the series [...]
Arsene Wenger accepts blame as supporter unrest leads to threat of 20,000 empty seats for West Brom match April 20, 2016 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the collapse of his team’s title challenge could lead to a club record low attendance for a Premier League fixture when West Brom visit on Thursday evening. The Gunners have been sucked into a now-traditional scrap for a Champions League place by a dismal run that has yielded just 18 [...]
London Marathon 2016: Prize money, registration fees and finishers compared to New York, Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Tokyo April 20, 2016 If you're trying to worm your way through traffic on Sunday or in the crowds at the Mall to cheer on a relative, it will be hard to picture any other race matching the sheer size and scale of the London Marathon. Yet the scuttle through the Big Smoke is just one of the world's six [...]
Rio Olympic Games 2016: Russia stakes claim for ban to be lifted by announcing anti-doping crackdown April 20, 2016 Russia has stepped up efforts to have the ban on its athletes lifted in time for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by announcing measures to tackle its doping crisis. The country’s anti-doping system, accused of being complicit in the state-sponsored and widespread use of banned substances, is to be overseen by two independent [...]
Euro 2016: France to prolong state of emergency across tournament April 20, 2016 France will extend its state of emergency for a further two months in order to cover Euro 2016. Over 2.5m football fans are expected to converge on France for the month-long football tournament, and security services want the extra powers granted to them by an official state of emergency to help ensure their safety. Read [...]
Conor McGregor retirement: Dana White confirms UFC 200 will not feature Irish fighter April 20, 2016 Has Conor McGregor fought his last fight? It certainly looks that way after the UFC followed up a tweet from the Irish fighter signalling his retirement by withdrawing him from its main event this summer. McGregor was lined up for a rematch against American Nate Diaz, who defeated him at UFC 196 last month, at [...]