Wimbledon 2015: Bring on my next victim, says Liam Broady June 30, 2015 Trailblazer Liam Broady insists he has nothing to fear from second-round opponent David Goffin after the British wildcard sealed a shock Wimbledon victory with a stunning comeback on his grand slam singles debut yesterday. Read more: Broady earned £47,000 from his grand slam debut The 21-year-old, who is ranked 182nd in the world, was [...]
Britvic extends Robinsons Wimbledon tie-up June 29, 2015 BRITVIC said yesterday it has signed a deal to extend Robinsons Squash’s sponsorship of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships for another five years. The company first teamed up with the tennis championship in 1935 when Robinsons Lemon Barley Water was created in the changing rooms. It claims the tie-up is now the second-longest sports partnership in [...]
Paul Casey can be force to be reckoned with now that he’s turned corner June 29, 2015 Paul Casey may have been pipped to the Travelers Championship title in a sudden-death play-off, but the Englishman’s latest impressive showing is another sign that he is returning to his formidable best. Read more: Baby-faced superstar Spieth’s gift is an old head on young shoulders Casey played beautifully to tie with Bubba Watson on [...]
Petr Cech: I can make the difference to Arsenal title bid June 29, 2015 Goalkeeper Petr Cech believes his defection from champions Chelsea can help London rivals Arsenal end their 12-year wait for another Premier League title. Read more: This graph of every Arsene Wenger transfer shows why Petr Cech is an unprecedented Arsenal signing The Gunners have not claimed England’s top prize since 2004 and failed to [...]
Former F1 boss Martin Whitmarsh plotting a course to historic America’s Cup triumph June 29, 2015 He may be more accustomed to masterminding motorsport success, but ex-Formula One team boss and sailing convert Martin Whitmarsh is now focused on creating history and ending the interminable wait for British glory in the America’s Cup. Read more: Ainslie has arrived just as the true Cowes sailing business begins Former McLaren chief [...]
French rugby ace Franck Mesnel is bringing his trademark flair to the off-field game June 29, 2015 Ex-Bleus star Franck Mesnel tells Joe Hall about his clothing brand Eden Park If there is one thing Franck Mesnel is hoping for from this year’s World Cup other than a France victory, it is lots of entertaining and attacking rugby. The former French fly-half’s fashion brand, Eden Park, is informed and influenced [...]
This graph of every Arsene Wenger transfer shows why Petr Cech is an unprecedented Arsenal signing June 29, 2015 The now-confirmed transfer of Petr Cech to Arsenal makes perfect sense. The Gunners have long looked in need of a consistent, confident goalkeeper, Cech is one of the Premier League's greatest and available for purchase. But then, when you consider Arsene Wenger's history in the transfer market, the deal begins to look something of an [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Liam Broady earned £47,000 from his grand slam debut June 29, 2015 Most players have yet to step on the court, but Wimbledon 2015 already has its first great story after British number six Liam Broady came from two sets down in his Wimbledon debut. Read more: "Murray is back to his best" says former trainer Mark Petchey In his first ever professional grand slam match, the [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Murray is back to his best, says former trainer Mark Petchey June 29, 2015 After ending the 77-year wait for a British winner of Wimbledon two years ago, Andy Murray endured a torrid year in 2014, crashing out at the quarter-finals stage to Bulgarian Grigor Dmitrov. Read more: Murray ready to plot route to a second SW19 crown In fact, Murray has yet to add to his grand slam haul [...]
Wimbledon: Police upgrade security following terrorist attacks June 29, 2015 The Metropolitan Police will tighten security at Wimbledon over the next fortnight, following last week's terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait. Read more: Cameron calls Cobra meeting after terror attacks Final preparations for the tournament at the All England club were put into place at the weekend to "deliver a safe and secure Championships". Chief [...]