Tour de France 2015: Mark Cavendish outpaced again as Germany dominates July 8, 2015 Britain's Mark Cavendish had no excuses this time after being out-sprinted again by German Andre Greipel at the Tour de France yesterday. Read more: Froome – success stokes fire ahead of Tour de France Etixx-QuickStep rider Cavendish darted for the line with 300km to go but was denied a 26th stage win on the [...]
Open 2015: Rory McIlroy accepts defence hopes are over July 8, 2015 Open champion Rory McIlroy has admitted defeat in his battle to overcome an ankle injury in time to defend his title at St Andrews next week. Read more: Rory absence would be Major let-down McIlroy, 26, was left on crutches and in a protective boot after he ruptured ligaments in his left leg when [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Nick Kyrgios shocked by criticism July 8, 2015 Kyrgios shocked by criticism World No29 Nick Kyrgios has been rocked by the level of criticism he has received following accusations he was not trying during stages of his fourth round defeat to Richard Gasquet. He said: “I’ve read a whole lot. Comments like ‘he shouldn’t be representing Australia’. It’s tough. I’m human.” Read more: Nick Kyrgios escapes maximum [...]
Tottenham hope to reach Wembley deal by the end of the year July 8, 2015 Tottenham hope to reach an agreement with Wembley chiefs by the end of this year to temporarily relocate to the national stadium, after they yesterday unveiled revamped plans for a new home in north London. Read more: Spurs to host NFL games in new stadium Spurs expect to move out of White Hart Lane [...]
Tottenham clinch Toby Alderweireld deal July 8, 2015 Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld admits his international team-mates helped persuade him to opt for a, £11.5m switch to Tottenham over a return to Southampton. Alderweireld, 26, who spent last season on loan at the Saints from Atletico Madrid, completed a move to White Hart Lane yesterday despite a legal row over the transfer. [...]
Swansea cap away tickets at £22 July 8, 2015 Swansea chiefs have been praised for capping the cost of their away fans’ tickets at £22 from next season. Read more: Football fans march against ticket prices The Premier League club will spend around £300,000 on subsidising the price of admission for travelling supporters. Swansea estimate it will save fans up to £250 [...]
Wimbledon 2015 prize money: Andy Murray beats Pospisil to become third-highest earning player in men’s singles history July 8, 2015 Andy Murray became the third-highest earning man in Wimbledon history today, after beting Canadian Vasek Pospisil in straight sets. Read more: Andy Murray primed to face familiar enemy Pospisil In doing so, the Scot set up his sixth Wimbledon semi-final and secured a minimum prize of £470,000 taking his total earnings on the grass of the [...]
Tottenham Hotspur to host NFL games in new stadium July 8, 2015 Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium will host American Football games after the Premier League club reached a 10-year agreement with the NFL. Read more: Tottenham prepare £350m loan facility for new stadium project The club's new home – due to open in 2018 – will be a multi-sport venue featuring a retractable grass pitch with an artificial [...]
Chris Tremlett on Ashes 2015: Squads are evenly matched in all areas but I see tourists going unbeaten and retaining the urn July 8, 2015 OPENERS An outstanding issue for Australia is who partners David Warner: Chris Rogers or Shaun Marsh. I expect Rogers to get the nod because he is well versed in opening the innings in English conditions, where the ball tends to swing, after spells with Middlesex and Derbyshire. It could be vital having someone used to [...]
Brewer toasts strong first half ahead of the Rugby World Cup July 7, 2015 BRITISH pub chain Young & Co’s Brewery toasted a strong start to the year at its annual general meeting yesterday. Chairman Nick Bryan reported that trading in the current year “has started well, with managed house sales for the first 13 weeks up 8.3 per cent in total and up 5.6 per cent on a [...]