Rugby World Cup 2015: Jason Robinson says current England side fit to emulate 2003 winners September 18, 2015 There aren’t many days that go by without someone coming up to me in the street and saying ‘I remember’,” says Jason Robinson, a Rugby World Cup winner who walked the tightrope of expectancy and secured his place in history. Read more: Martin Johnson – This England side will be defined by World Cup [...]
Suspended Valcke set for investigation September 17, 2015 THE corruption scandal engulfing world governing body Fifa took another twist last night after secretary general Jerome Valcke was suspended by the organisation until further notice. Valcke, outgoing president Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man, has been released from his duties pending an investigation into his involvement in a World Cup tickets scheme. It has been alleged [...]
Underdog Evans in spotlight as Britain bid for historic final September 17, 2015 DAVIS Cup captain Leon Smith is gambling on world No300 Dan Evans to see off 28-time champions Australia and inspire Great Britain to a first final since 1978. Evans has been selected as one of Britain’s two singles players, alongside talisman Andy Murray, for the clash in Glasgow, which begins today. Injury fears over Kyle [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks haka leader Liam Messam shrugs off favourites tag – “nothing’s taken for granted” September 17, 2015 New Zealand flanker Liam Messam has shrugged off the All Blacks’ favourites tag for the Rugby World Cup and insisted the reigning champions will take nothing for granted. Read more: Pressure is all on England and not New Zealand, insists All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu The All Blacks kick off their campaign against [...]
Davis Cup semi-final: Why a Great Britain win over Australia would be so historic September 17, 2015 Not for the first time, Andy Murray could make British tennis history this weekend when he leads out the Great Britain team in their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia. Read more: Murray quick to return Hewitt’s Davis Cup jibe Neither Murray nor any of his Davis Cup teammates were alive the last time Great Britain appeared [...]
Manchester United tell investors team is expected to reach Champions League quarter-finals and wage bill could rise by almost 20 per cent September 17, 2015 Manchester United are forecasting a hike of around 20 per cent in their wage bill due to their return to the Champions League – where the club expect to at least reach the quarter-finals. Read more: Manchester United profit tumbles The Premier League giants announced their financial results for the last season today which revealed an [...]
Manchester United profit tumbles but club says it will be first to record £500m revenue in England thanks to Adidas sponsorship and Champions League return September 17, 2015 Manchester United have assured investors revenue will soon bounce back to record levels after last season's absence from the Champions League triggered an 89 per cent tumble in the club's profits and a net loss of £1.2m. Read more: Manchester United make David De Gea the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world David Moyes' failure to guide [...]
TfL issues travel advice for the 2015 Rugby World Cup: Delays expected as one million spectators descend on London September 17, 2015 Transport for London has warned London's commuters to expect delays for the next six weeks as one million spectators descend on the capital for the Rugby World Cup, which starts on Friday. Between Friday 18 September and Saturday 31 October, there will be 17 matches across three London venues, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park [...]
EU refugee crisis: Andy Murray to donate £50 for every ace he hits to Unicef relief efforts September 17, 2015 Any Murray will donate £50 for every ace he scores between now and the end of the year to Unicef's refugee relief efforts. Read more: Arsenal continue Syrian refugee aid efforts by pledging £1 per ticket sold The Scottish tennis star said he was compelled to help after watching images on the news of children [...]
Hiring Mahela Jayawardene is smart England thinking – Chris Tremlett’s Cricket Comment September 17, 2015 England's appointment of Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene on a consultancy basis for part of their autumn series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates is really smart thinking. I was part of the England squad that lost 3-0 in the UAE in 2012 and we really struggled on the turning pitches. Spin will [...]