Martin Johnson interview: Why Rugby World Cup 2015 will define Stuart Lancaster’s England team September 10, 2015 Former England captain Martin Johnson knows a thing or two about Rugby World Cups and concedes that the current side’s indelible placing in the annals of history will be determined over the next month or so. Such a stance does not sit comfortably with the 45-year-old, although he accepts it is inevitable. Johnson has [...]
Hodgson deal talks postponed until after Euros September 10, 2015 ANY discussions regarding a new deal for England boss Roy Hodgson will be delayed until after Euro 2016, according to Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn. The FA is keen to avoid what it describes as the “unsavoury” situation which occurred when previous boss Fabio Capello was handed a lucrative contract extension prior to the [...]
Burgess will want to make his presence felt, insists Robinson September 10, 2015 FORMER England winger Jason Robinson insists fellow rugby league convert Sam Burgess will not be content with a place among head coach Stuart Lancaster’s replacements when the World Cup gets underway next week. Burgess was one of four centres named in Lancaster’s 31-man squad for the home tournament, which starts on 18 September when England [...]
Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein accuses rivals of lacking guts after declaring Fifa candidacy September 9, 2015 Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein accused his potential rivals of being weak for failing to challenge Sepp Blatter after announcing his intention to stand for the presidency of world governing body Fifa yesterday. The 39-year-old forced a second round of voting in May’s election before standing aside, and will now bid to defeat Uefa president [...]
BBC to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year contract September 9, 2015 “America’s game” has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. A highlights show called “The Road to the Super Bowl” will be shown on BBC Two and online every week from November [...]
Alibaba diversification continues with new sports business September 9, 2015 Alibaba has made sports is latest arena for diversification beyond the company's core e-commerce business, launching the Alibaba Sports Group. Read more: Real Madrid teams up with e-commerce giant Alibaba The Chinese e-commerce giant has already expanded into entertainment, cloud computing and electronics hardware this year. Its latest venture will integrate such existing businesses into "a [...]
The FA could consider name change in order to improve “arrogant” image says chief executive Martin Glenn September 9, 2015 The chief executive of the Football Association (FA) has admitted the governing body could change its name in order to soften its image around the world. Read more: FA Cup renamed "The Emirates FA Cup" in sponsorship deal Martin Glenn, former chief executive of Birds Eye foods, conceded the FA had a reputation in world football [...]
BBC Two to broadcast NFL games as part of new two-year deal September 9, 2015 "America's game" has found a new home in British broadcasting: The BBC has agreed a two-year deal with NFL to show live coverage of the Super Bowl and International Series games at Wembley. Read more: Spurs to host NFL games in new stadium A highlights show called "The Road to the Super Bowl" will be shown [...]
Everton manager Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry use drones for tactical drills, says Michael Owen September 9, 2015 Drones are beginning to be used by football managers in order to gain a better tactical understanding of the game, according to former England striker Michael Owen. Read more: Manchester City's owners team up with the technology firm behind Germany's World Cup-winning "secret sauce" Owen, who is an investor in drone company M7 Aerial, revealed [...]
Notion that Rickie Fowler is the most overrated golfer on the PGA Tour is nonsense September 9, 2015 America's Rickie Fowler topped a poll of the most overrated golfers on the PGA Tour in May – what a load of nonsense. In the same week as that insulting poll he went on to beat Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner in a play-off to claim the Players Championship at Sawgrass in the most [...]