England look to run-machine Joe Root in bid to deny Pakistan an unassailable series lead October 26, 2015 Bullish assistant coach Paul Farbrace insists England have no option but to adopt a positive mindset despite staring down the barrel of defeat in the second Test against Pakistan following an arduous fourth day yesterday. Having been set a world record 491 for victory, England reached 130-3 at the close, with vice-captain Joe Root unbeaten on 59 – two runs short [...]
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton hails ‘greatest moment’ after securing third world drivers’ championship October 26, 2015 Trailblazing Lewis Hamilton was left close to tears and almost speechless after securing his third drivers’ world championship with victory at a frantic United States grand prix last night. Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg appeared on course to delay Hamilton’s celebrations and keep the title race open until Mexico this weekend but an unforced error with [...]
Australia coach Michael Cheika labels Wallabies Rugby World Cup final underdogs after semi-final victory over Argentina October 25, 2015 Australia coach Michael Cheika immediately installed his side as overwhelming longshots for Saturday’s World Cup final against old foes New Zealand after withstanding a rousing second-half fightback by Argentina in yesterday’s semi-final. A hat-trick from wing Adam Ashley-Cooper added to an early a touchdown from second-row Rob Simmons and that proved sufficient for the two-time [...]
Australia coach Michael Cheika labels Wallabies Rugby World Cup final underdogs after semi-final victory over Argentina October 25, 2015 Australia coach Michael Cheika immediately installed his side as overwhelming longshots for Saturday’s World Cup final against old foes New Zealand after withstanding a rousing second-half fightback by Argentina in yesterday’s semi-final. A hat-trick from wing Adam Ashley-Cooper added to an early touchdown from second-row Rob Simmons and that proved sufficient for the two-time tournament winners [...]
Tottenham striker Harry Kane vindicates boss Mauricio Pochettino’s faith and ends drought with hat-trick in five-goal Bournemouth drubbing October 25, 2015 Bournemouth 1 Tottenham Hotspur 5 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted he never doubted Harry Kane’s quality after the England striker put a barren spell behind him with a hat-trick at free-falling Bournemouth. Kane had scored just once in 13 Spurs games this season before the trip to the Goldsands Stadium, where Mousa Dembele and Erik Lamela also [...]
Former Arsenal player Remi Garde in the frame for Aston Villa job after sixth straight defeat costs Tim Sherwood his job October 25, 2015 Former Arsenal midfielder Remi Garde has emerged as the surprise early frontrunner to replace Tim Sherwood after Aston Villa sacked him as manager. Sherwood’s departure came in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Swansea – Villa’s sixth Premier League loss in succession and their eighth in nine games. The ex-Tottenham boss had been [...]
Louis van Gaal snaps over Wayne Rooney questions after Manchester United fail to prevent Manchester City reclaiming top spot October 25, 2015 Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to take questions about Wayne Rooney’s form after his captain endured an afternoon to forget in yesterday’s goalless derby with Manchester City. Rooney, who turned 30 on Saturday, had the fewest touches, the worst passing accuracy and lost possession more times than any other United outfield player. He also [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks earn £15,000 bonus each following semi-final win over South Africa and are promised £66,000 prize if they win final next week October 24, 2015 Members of the New Zealand rugby squad will each receive a bonus worth £66,000 if they win this year's World Cup. All Blacks players are signed to contracts with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) which guarantee them $NZ150,000 (£66,000) should they become the first country to lift the Web Ellis Cup for a third time. If [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams offers New Zealand v South Africa tickets to Syrian refugees October 24, 2015 All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has offered Syrian refugees the chance to go to the Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa this afternoon. The Kiwi centre has set aside two tickets to the Twickenham clash and asked his Twitter followers yesterday to be put in contact with agencies working with [...]
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo trumps Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in Forbes’ most valuable athlete brands 2015 October 23, 2015 The Cristiano Ronaldo brand has been valued as the most valuable in world football, estimated to be worth £10.4m by Forbes. The magazine claims Ronaldo has the eighth most valuable personal brand in sports and is the only footballer named in its top 10 athletes for 2015. Lionel Messi, Ronaldo's constant companion in the world's [...]