Nike ’til he dies: Nike gives LeBron James lifetime deal in a bid to replicate multi-billion dollar Air Jordan success December 8, 2015 Nike has given basketball ace LeBron James a lucrative "lifetime" deal in a bid to replicate the multi-billion dollar success of its Air Jordan brand. According to reports, the deal is the largest guarantee ever offered to a single athlete in Nike's history, trumping arrangements with even Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. James has been [...]
Tyson Fury: “You cannot be a d*ckhead and win Sports Personality of the Year” claims BBC presenter December 8, 2015 A BBC presenter has surmised the feelings of many towards boxer Tyson Fury by claiming "you cannot be a d*ckhead and win Sports Personality of the Year (Spoty)" live on air. Fury's inclusion on the BBC's short list for the annual gong – thanks to his impressive defeat of Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight champion [...]
Goal-shy Manchester United leave Louis van Gaal sweating over European destiny December 7, 2015 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted to concerns over his misfiring team as they prepare for tonight’s Champions League showdown against Wolfsburg. United must beat the Group B leaders in Germany to ensure qualification for the last 16; any other result would leave Van Gaal’s men open to an embarrassing group stage elimination. [...]
Everton 1, Crystal Palace 1: Eagles move sixth despite Lukaku leveller December 7, 2015 Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew savoured his side gatecrashing the Premier League’s top six after an exhilarating draw against sharpshooters Everton at Goodison Park last night. In-form striker Romelu Lukaku secured a share of the spoils for the hosts inside the final 10 minutes by cancelling out Scott Dann’s headed opener, as Palace dropped points from [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Jose Mourinho to solve Chelsea crisis if struggling champions give him more time December 7, 2015 Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his former rival Jose Mourinho to steer Chelsea out of the crisis currently gripping their season. Mourinho is clinging to his job just six months after returning the Premier League title to Stamford Bridge and faces Porto on Wednesday in a match he dare not lose. [...]
Sergio Garcia’s return to form revives hopes of a long-awaited Major title December 7, 2015 Christmas came early for Sergio Garcia on Sunday, when the Spaniard ended a wait of almost two years for a title by winning Vietnam’s Ho Tram Open on the Asian Tour. He didn’t do it the easy way, squandering a two-shot lead with a double bogey at the 17th hole, but recovered his nerve to [...]
Australian Neil Robertson pockets close to £200,000 with maximum 147 break and UK Championship title December 6, 2015 Australia's Neil Robertson made history by becoming the first player to compile a maximum 147 break in a UK Championship final as the world No3 dispatched Liang Wenbo of China 10-5 at York’s Barbican Centre last night. Along with his £150,000 winners’ cheque, the 33-year-old pocketed £44,000 from his perfect break in the sixth frame, [...]
Newcastle 3, Saracens 38: Sarries dispatch Falcons to regain top spot in Premiership December 6, 2015 Saracens boss Mark McCall hailed the match-winning brutality of wrecking ball Billy Vunipola after the England No8 scored a last-gasp try to secure a bonus-point 38-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons yesterday. Retiring fly-half Charlie Hodgson touched down as part of a 21-point haul, while back-row forward Samuela Vunisa and centre Nick Tomkins also crossed the line [...]
David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise in Miami moves step closer December 6, 2015 Former England skipper David Beckham’s bid to create a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami moved a step closer yesterday after American football bosses endorsed his plans for a stadium. Beckham’s team of investors acquired a site in the City’s Overtown area on Friday, the team’s fourth attempt to buy a suitable Miami site, where [...]
Martinez aims for equal measure of style and substance as Crystal Palace return to happy hunting ground December 6, 2015 Everton boss Roberto Martinez has demanded that his side strike the right balance between style and substance as they bid to close the gap on the top six when they host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park tonight. Martinez has married the attacking talents of in-form striker Romelu Lukaku, enterprising Spaniard Gerard Deulofeu and England playmaker [...]