Andy Murray shuns lengthy break following Davis Cup heroics and sets sights on ending Australian Open heartache November 30, 2015 He may have almost single-handedly ended Great Britain’s 79-year wait to be crowned world champions again, but Andy Murray insists he is not about to rest on his laurels yet. The Scot, whose heroics earned Britain victory over Belgium in the final of the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas on Sunday, is already targeting more [...]
Charl Schwartzel’s record fourth Alfred Dunhill Championship win could herald return to form of a big talent November 30, 2015 The future looked bright for Charl Schwartzel back in April 2011, when the South African won the Masters, his first Major, at the age of 26 with a finishing sequence of four consecutive birdies. His closing round contrasted sharply with that of Rory McIlroy, who shot an 80 in that infamous Sunday collapse at Augusta, [...]
Davis Cup final 2015: Andy Murray enjoys his “most emotional” triumph after he leads Great Britain to first title since 1936 November 30, 2015 Emotional Andy Murray last night savoured the most significant triumph of his career after clinching Great Britain's first title for 79 years in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas. Murray sank to his knees and rolled in the clay of the Flanders Expo after his successful topspin lob sealed a straight-sets defeat of David Goffin [...]
Series whitewash against Pakistan would reverberate around globe ahead of next year’s World T20, says England all-rounder Chris Woakes November 30, 2015 All-rounder Chris Woakes insists whitewashing Pakistan would send out a clear message ahead of next year’s World T20 as England prepare for their final clash against Pakistan in Sharjah today. England hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after navigating a tense finale to win by three runs in Dubai on Friday – [...]
Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury insists there is far more to come after beating Wladimir Klitschko, but has ruled out fighting David Haye November 30, 2015 Newly-crowned world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has taunted global boxing by insisting that he only showcased a fraction of his ability during his dethroning of Ukrainian powerhouse Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf on Saturday night. The 27-year-old Mancunian fighter sent shockwaves throughout the boxing world by scoring a unanimous points decision over Klitschko, who had been [...]
Great Britain’s Davis Cup glory is most significant moment of my career, says victorious Andy Murray November 30, 2015 NULL
World champion Lewis Hamilton left confused as rival Nico Rosberg nets third straight victory in season-ending grand prix in Abu Dhabi November 29, 2015 World champion Lewis Hamilton was left bemused by the in-race strategy devised by Mercedes after team-mate Nico Rosberg secured his third successive victory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday. Hamilton stopped a lap later than race-leader Nico Rosberg at the first pit-stop, but 10 laps after his rival for the second, emerging from [...]
Norwich City 1, Arsenal 1: Arsene Wenger defends decision to field playmaker Alexis Sanchez in injury-plagued draw November 29, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended his decision to play Alexis Sanchez after the mesmeric forward hobbled off during his side’s injury-plagued draw with lowly Norwich at Carrow Road yesterday. Sanchez was a doubt for the clash after picking up a hamstring knock against Dinamo Zagreb in midweek but was on hand to set up Mesut [...]
Tottenham 0 – 0 Chelsea: Jose Mourinho predicts unbeaten run following shut out at Spurs November 29, 2015 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes his side can put together an unbeaten run following what he described as their best performance of the season in a 0-0 draw at Tottenham. Mourinho welcomed a return of the trademark defensive performance that has too often deserted Chelsea this season and argues it could kick-start a climb up the table. [...]
Tyson Fury v Wladimir Klitschko to go ahead following canvas controversy November 28, 2015 Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko will go ahead despite a row over the thickness of the ring's canvas. The British contender had threatened to pull out of the event at the 55,000 capacity Espirit Arena in Dusseldorf, expected to be watched by millions around the world when it starts at 10pm [...]