Wada’s report on Russian athletics shows it’s been too easy to corrupt current anti-doping system November 10, 2015 The long-awaited independent commission report of an investigation into allegations first revealed in a German TV documentary shocked but does not surprise those who remember state institutionalised doping of the 1970s. The documentary itself was controversial, alleging doping practices, bribery and corruption in the Russian national anti-doping system involving national doping control officers, laboratory scientists, [...]
Tottenham named Premier League’s best team for club-trained players amid new low in the division November 10, 2015 Premier League clubs are giving fewer chances to their young players than ever before, a new study has found. This season just 11.7 per cent of players in the league play for the club that trained them – down from 13.8 per cent last year. Tottenham are currently the most effective club at blooding academy [...]
Doping claims leave Russia facing exile, as Wada report finds state-supported culture of cheating that “sabotaged” London Olympics November 9, 2015 Athletics chief Lord Coe has given Russia until the end of the week to respond to accusations by the World Anti-Doping Agency of systemic misuse of drugs, extortion and corruption – or face a ban. A report released yesterday by Wada’s independent commission called for Russia’s athletes to be suspended from all competition, potentially including [...]
Russell Knox takes his place in golf’s elite with breakthrough WGC-HSBC Champions win November 9, 2015 I had to double-check when I heard that his landmark win at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai was Russell Knox’s first on either the European Tour or PGA Tour. Being a Scot, I’d been aware of him for a while and had kept an eye on his progress in the United States, where he plays [...]
Wada report calls for Russia to be banned from athletics for “deeply rooted culture of cheating” November 9, 2015 Russia should be banned from athletics for allowing a “deeply rooted culture of cheating” to fester, according to a bombshell report published today by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). Wada’s independent commission also called for 10 individuals, including five athletes, to be banned from the sport for life, and said Moscow’s anti-doping laboratory should have [...]
Under-fire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho needs to show more humility, says ex-Stamford Bridge boss Ruud Gullit November 8, 2015 Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit insists a show of humility would be the first step in under-fire Blues boss Jose Mourinho arresting the tidal of wave of despair engulfing the Stamford Bridge club this season. Mourinho put speculation over his job security to one side yesterday as he watched Chelsea’s under-21 side defeat their Liverpool [...]
Not clinical enough, says Wasps boss Dai Young despite Premiership victory over Gloucester November 8, 2015 Wasps director of rugby Dai Young lamented his side’s attacking prowess despite the Midlands club recording their second victory of the season with a 23-3 success against Gloucester at the Ricoh Arena yesterday. Wing Christian Wade touched down while Wasps were also awarded a penalty try, as fly-half Ruaridh Jackson kicked two conversions and centre [...]
All-rounder Moeen Ali stars as England warm-up for Pakistan one-day series with stylish win over Hong Kong November 8, 2015 Fit-again all-rounder Chris Woakes insists the one-day side are intent on revenge following England’s Test-series demise after warming up for their limited-overs tussles with Pakistan by thrashing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi yesterday. England racked up a commanding and morale-boosting 169-run victory, posting 342-8 from their 50-over allocation before dismissing their opponents, ranked No15 in [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger defends training regime as injury-hit Gunners fail to hit Premier League summit after drawn north London derby November 8, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended the club’s regime after his injury-ravaged side missed the chance to hit the Premier League summit by drawing with rivals Tottenham in yesterday’s north London derby. Substitute Kieran Gibbs rescued a point for the Gunners in the final quarter of an hour after Harry Kane’s first-half strike had put Tottenham [...]
Alan Pardew urges Crystal Palace to use Liverpool win as springboard after Scott Dann’s late header ends Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield honeymoon November 8, 2015 Liverpool 1, Crystal Palace 2 Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew urged his team to draw belief from their latest notable scalp after the Eagles brought an abrupt end to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool honeymoon. Defender Scott Dann’s 81st-minute header lifted Palace to seventh in the Premier League, two points off the top four, after Reds midfielder [...]