Davis Cup final 2015: Kyle Edmund unfazed about making debut in singles matches alongside Andy Murray November 25, 2015 Untried youngster Kyle Edmund insists he will not be overawed if asked to make his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain in the final against Belgium, which starts on Friday in Ghent. Edmund, 20, cracked the world’s top 100 for the first time this year and boosted his claims by winning a second-tier title in Brazil [...]
Autumn Statement 2015: Great Britain Olympic hopes boosted with 29 pc increase to UK Sport funding November 25, 2015 Great Britain's medal hopes at next year's Olympics have been given a boost by George Osborne after the chancellor announced a 29 per cent increase in funding to the UK Sport budget. "I will help UK Sport, which has been living on diminishing reserves, with a 29 per cent increase in their budget," said Osborne, [...]
Davis Cup: Why Andy Murray and Great Britain may be the biggest one-man team for 10 years November 25, 2015 NULL
Spectre and the Rugby World Cup boost leisure spending in Britain to £5.4bn in October November 25, 2015 British households spent an average of £206 each on leisure activities in October, up nine per cent, or £18, from this time last year, but down one per cent from September 2015. That equates to a total spend on leisure activities of £5.4bn in Britain last month. Wetter weather in October held back monthly spending slightly, although [...]
Doping scandal: Why Sebastian Coe must cut ties with Nike to signal dedication to athletics November 25, 2015 Lord Coe is facing the biggest challenge of his professional life. Widespread corruption and cover-ups are seemingly being unearthed as he settles into his new role as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The heat will be cranked up on him further when he faces MPs this month to answer questions on [...]
Arsenal sweep Dinamo Zagreb aside to give Arsene Wenger renewed hope of extending Champions League record November 24, 2015 Arsenal 3, Dinamo Zagreb 0 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists they can complete a Champions League great escape by winning in Greece next month after resuscitating their European hopes last night. Two goals from livewire Alexis Sanchez and one for playmaker Mesut Ozil inspired a routine win over Dinamo Zagreb that, together with Bayern Munich's 4-0 [...]
Maccabi Tel-Aviv 0, Chelsea 4: Jose Mourinho and Diego Costa clash as Chelsea edge closer to place in Champions League knockout phase November 24, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted that he had a bust-up with pugnacious hitman Diego Costa at the end of the first half before his side edged closer to the Champions League knockout phase by dispatching 10-man Maccabi Tel-Aviv last night. Defender Gary Cahill opened the scoring in the first half, which also saw former Chelsea [...]
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini eyes champions League Group D top spot in bid to avoid European heavyweights November 24, 2015 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has highlighted the significance of his injury-hit side sealing top spot in their Champions League group when they face Italian rivals Juventus in Turin on Wednesday night. City have already secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages, although the focus has turned to finishing at the Group D summit [...]
Returning heavyweight David Haye in quest to emulate boxing great Muhammad Ali November 24, 2015 Britain's David Haye believes he will emulate boxing great Muhammad Ali and regain the world title following a lengthy absence from the ring after announcing his return against Mark de Mori in the New Year. Haye, who lost his world title to Wladimir Klitschko in 2011, will fight Australia’s De Mori at London’s O2 Arena [...]
Skipper Wayne Rooney is not an automatic pick for Manchester United despite training return, insists Louis van Gaal November 24, 2015 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has warned skipper Wayne Rooney that he is not guaranteed a starting berth against PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday's Champions League showdown despite returning to training following illness. Fellow forward Anthony Martial is also in contention to face PSV after a foot injury sidelined him for Saturday’s Premier League victory [...]