Community Shield looks Arsene Wenger’s best chance of beating Jose Mourinho July 31, 2015 Aside from a bit of pride if you’re on the wrong end of a thrashing, there is very little for Chelsea or Arsenal to lose from the Community Shield on Sunday – but there is plenty to gain. If you win, you celebrate – it’s always nice to start the new campaign with a [...]
Jimmy injury fear deflates victory surge July 31, 2015 FEARS that seamer James Anderson could miss the remainder of the series soured an otherwise assertive bowling display which left England on the brink of victory in the third Investec Ashes Test at Edgbaston yesterday. Fellow fast bowler Steven Finn continued his international renaissance with the fifth five-wicket haul of his Test career to leave [...]
No evidence of Farah misdeeds, says UK Athletics July 31, 2015 DOUBLE Olympic champion Mo Farah has been cleared of wrongdoing by a UK Athletics (UKA) investigation into allegations of doping made against his American coach Alberto Salazar. UKA said it had not been presented with any evidence of misconduct by Farah, nor any material that aroused suspicion over Salazar’s conduct at the Nike Oregon Project. [...]
Europa League: Injuries and suspensions mount for Bilic in West Ham Europa surrender July 31, 2015 WEST HAM UNITED 2 ASTRA GIURGIU 2 WEST Ham manager Slaven Bilic admitted there were worrying repercussions from his side’s two-goal Europa League surrender last night other than a European campaign which now hangs in the balance. Goals from strike duo Enner Valencia and Mauro Zarate put the Hammers in cruise control before a James [...]
Perfect Saturday July 30, 2015 BRUNCH TIME THE ELK IN THE WOODS The best brunch in Camden is quite an accolade given the number of pubs in the area selling quality nosh, but that’s what people say about the Elk in the Woods, a foodie boozer with extra character. Go for the Elk sausage skillet for an unusual take on [...]
Saints stroll to first leg romp July 30, 2015 SOUTHAMPTON moved to within touching distance of the Europa League play-offs after dispatching Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem 3-0 in their third qualifying round first leg tie at St Mary’s Stadium last night. An opening goal from striker Graziano Pelle and a successfully converted Dusan Tadic penalty fired the Saints into a two-goal half-time lead, before [...]
Hughes wins on farewell at Goodwood July 30, 2015 CHAMPION Jockey Richard Hughes admits he is ready to retire happy this weekend after landing the first winner of his farewell visit to Glorious Goodwood yesterday. Hughes, who failed to register at his favourite track on the first two days of the festival, kept 11-1 shot Gibeon just in front of the Frankie Dettori-piloted favourite [...]
Platini labelled a Blatter protege by Fifa presidency rival Chung July 30, 2015 SOUTH Korean billionaire Chung Mong-joon branded Uefa chief Michel Platini a “protege of Blatter” after entering the race to succeed the outgoing president of football’s besieged world governing body Fifa yesterday. Former Fifa vice-president Chung, who is the major shareholder of industrial giant Hyundai and said to be worth $1.2bn, has been a long-term critic [...]
Mo Farah cleared by UK Athletics investigation into allegations against trainer Alberto Salazar July 30, 2015 Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has been cleared of wrongdoing by a UK Athletics (UKA) investigation into allegations of doping made against his American coach Alberto Salazar. Read more: Mo Farah – Prove I’m doping or leave me alone UKA said it had not been presented with any evidence of misconduct by Farah, nor any material [...]
England seize control after seam attack routs Aussies July 30, 2015 ENGLAND’S James Anderson highlighted the role played by bowling coach Ottis Gibson after the seamer rediscovered his most potent form to dismantle Australia on the opening day of the third Investec Ashes Test yesterday. Anderson, who went wicketless in the second Test at Lord’s as the tourists levelled the series at 1-1, looked far more [...]