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 [...]
Tyson Fury vs Wladimir Klitschko purse: How much will the boxers earn from heavyweight bout in Dusseldorf? November 28, 2015 Tyson Fury is in line for the biggest payday of his career when he finally goes toe-to-toe with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko tonight. The 55,000 capacity Espirit Arena in Dusseldorf is close to selling out, while millions of fight fans are expected to fork out to watch the event on pay-per-view TV packages around the [...]
Why Leicester could be derailed by Manchester United’s league leading defence November 28, 2015 It appears impossible to speak about Leicester this season without resorting to gushing praise for their gatecrashing of the Premier League elite. Arsene Wenger says "you cannot rule them out [of the title race]" while Jurgen Klopp marvelled: "It seems Leicester can do everything. They fly through the league at this moment and it is [...]
Bayern Munich flex financial strength: “FC Hollywood” herald record profit and promise further spending on transfers November 28, 2015 Bayern Munich made a record profit after tax last season, alongside a second consecutive year of revenue in excess of half a billion euros. The German giants revealed profit after tax of €23.8m (£16.8m) at its annual general meeting, the highest in club's history and the 23rd year in the row it has ended in [...]