Rugby World Cup 2015: England women’s team players Fiona Pocock and Vicky Fleetwood to give Canary Wharfers a gruelling training session September 23, 2015 The Rugby World Cup isn’t just about Stuart Lancaster’s 31-man England squad. The nation's women's rugby players Fiona Pocock and Vicky Fleetwood are heading to Canary Wharf today to show workers how it’s done with a training session at Reebok Sports Club ahead of the gym’s own five-a-side tournament next month. So far JP Morgan and [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson: Five lessons in business and leadership from former Manchester United manager’s new book “Leading” September 23, 2015 It's safe to say Sir Alex Ferguson knows a thing or two about leadership. At Manchester United he won 38 trophies across 26 years at the club, during which time he helped oversee its evolution into both one of sport's most recognisable brands and most profitable businesses. Since retirement, Ferguson has been taken up a [...]
Jason Day: New world No1 has made $6m in two months to take 2015 PGA Tour earnings to $9.2m September 23, 2015 Jason Day has pocketed more than $6m (£3.9m) from an incredible run of form in the last two months which has pushed him above Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth to golf's No1 ranking. Read more: Day rids himself of nearly man status with maiden Major success The Australian has stormed to the No1 spot after winning [...]
Tottenham need trophy to make them more than just top four also-rans – Trevor Steven’s Football Comment September 23, 2015 Two months in and it’s already starting to feel like another one of those seasons for Tottenham. Without Harry Kane’s exceptional form of last year, they have been struggling to score goals, and it’s hard to see this being the campaign when they break back into the top four. Spurs have not shown the [...]
Kevin de Bruyne on target as Manchester City thrash Black Cats September 23, 2015 Forward Kevin de Bruyne scored his second goal in as many matches as Manchester City recovered from successive defeats to dispatch struggling Sunderland 4-1 and surge into round four of the Capital One Cup last night. City ran riot in the first-half at the Stadium of Light as Argentina striker Sergio Aguero opened the scoring [...]
Capital One Cup exit leaves sour taste for Bilic as West Ham fall in extra-time September 23, 2015 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic rued a missed opportunity to initiate a sustained challenge in a domestic cup competition after failing to withstand the Leicester tide during the Capital One Cup third round last night. Hammers goalkeeper Adrian made a string of crucial saves but was powerless to deny midfielder Andy King in extra-time [...]
Champions League: England’s fourth place under threat from Italy after Man United, Arsenal and Man City flop in Europe September 22, 2015 English clubs’ disappointing start to the Champions League group stage has increased the chances of the Premier League’s allocation of places being cut from four to three. Figures published by European governing body Uefa show Italy is only narrowly behind England in the coefficient rankings, which determine how many teams from a given country qualify for [...]
Arsenal’s Gabriel has ban overturned – but may receive another suspension for protesting ‘wrong’ red card against Chelsea September 22, 2015 Arsenal have received a boost ahead of the north London derby after defender Gabriel had his red card against Chelsea rescinded and a three-match ban overturned on appeal. The Brazil centre-back could yet be suspended later this week, however, as he still faces a charge of improper conduct for protesting his dismissal on Saturday at [...]
Diego Costa: Chelsea striker banned for three matches after FA throws out appeal September 22, 2015 Chelsea must make do without striker Diego Costa for the next three matches after the Football Association upheld a charge of violent conduct. The Blues appealed the charge, which related to the Spain forward’s tussle with Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny in a 2-0 win over the Gunners on Saturday, but the appeal was rejected. Chelsea [...]
Australia skipper Stephen Moore keen for Wallabies to shrug off Rugby World Cup cabin fever September 22, 2015 Australia skipper Stephen Moore believes the competitive nature of the opening Rugby World Cup jousts have increased the anticipation for England’s Pool A rivals ahead of their tournament bow against Fiji at the Millennium Stadium. The Wallabies can deal a huge blow to Fiji’s World Cup hopes with a second successive defeat after the Pacific [...]