Cook unconcerned by misfiring middle order June 2, 2015 TEST skipper Alastair Cook has defended his side’s misfiring middle-order after New Zealand ripped through England to level the series with an emphatic 199-run success in the second Investec Test at Headingley yesterday. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler top scored with 73 while the in-form Cook notched 56, but England were severely blighted by the loss of [...]
Sport Comment: He’s gone, but major questions linger for world governing body June 2, 2015 WIDELY welcomed – and, due to its suddenness and haste, slightly surreal – though it was, Sepp Blatter’s resignation as president yesterday should not be seen as a panacea for Fifa’s many ills. While Blatter is on the way out after some 17 years controlling the multi-billion pound organisation, he could remain in charge until [...]
Mourinho warns Loftus-Cheek June 2, 2015 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho issued highly-rated midfield prospect Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a stinging rebuke for his performance in yesterday’s post-season friendly win over Sydney FC. Loftus-Cheek, 19, is considered the best placed of a clutch of talented Blues youngsters to become the first academy graduate to establish themselves as a first-team regular since long-serving skipper [...]
Derby hopeful Dettori wary of familiar enemy June 2, 2015 JOCKEY Frankie Dettori, who is due to ride favourite Golden Horn in Saturday’s Investec Derby at Epsom, expects the biggest challenge to come from his mount’s stablemate Jack Hobbs. Dettori admits to slight uncertainty over Golden Horn’s stamina, despite finishing second to the colt when aboard fellow John Gosden-trained Jack Hobbs in last month’s Dante [...]
Lancaster handed fresh World Cup headache by Cipriani arrest June 2, 2015 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster will conduct his side’s World Cup preparations burdened by the uncertainty surrounding Sale fly-half Danny Cipriani, who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving just hours after starring against the Barbarians on Sunday. Cipriani was breathalysed after his Mercedes was involved in a collision in the early hours of Monday [...]
Blue Sun-day June 2, 2015 This summer blue isn’t just the warmest colour, it’s positively hot: time to roll out the azure sunnies. Rejoice, for this season’s must have colour is the most liveable and convenient of them all: blue. But just because you can wear it with anything, doesn’t mean it has to be dull. As the above sunglasses [...]
A close shave June 2, 2015 Your morning ritual need not be a chore with grooming products this luxurious This shaving kit from Acqua di Parma will turn your morning shave into a ritual to be savoured. The Italian brand has become a firm favourite, known for its fine craftsmanship and subtle, masculine fragrances. This stand, razor and shaving brush are [...]
Rangers’ finances “more positive” but club must increase season ticket sales and focus on youth June 2, 2015 Rangers' miserable 6-1 reversal to Motherwell on Sunday means the Glasgow giants have failed to win promotion for first time since the new Rangers company re-started life in the third division in 2012, and will play outside of the Scottish Premier League for at least another season. Read more: Four things you need to know from [...]
Fifa presidency betting odds: Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein favourite to replace Sepp Blatter June 2, 2015 After Sepp Blatter sensationally resigned from football's governing body this afternoon, one question remains: who will replace him? Read more: Here's everything you need to know about Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein Not surprisingly, Paddy Power has Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein, the only credible challenger to Blatter in the recent election, at 7/4, as one of [...]
Sepp Blatter resigns as president of Fifa June 2, 2015 Fifa boss Sepp Blatter resigned from his presidency of the organisation, after weeks of accusations in the run-up and following his re-election as president. Read more: Blatter's Fifa reign is four times longer than the average FTSE boss In a last-minute press conference called this afternoon, Blatter said the organisation "needs a profound restructuring", and [...]