Burgundy or Bordeaux – which wine-making region do you prefer? June 23, 2015 The old adage goes: “Sow your oats in Bordeaux, retire in Burgundy”. Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world, with a straightforward designation system and well-branded chateaux. The four major grape varieties in Bordeaux are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which are blended to create the eponymous Bordeaux blend. [...]
Usain Bolt sprinting partner Zharnel Hughes joins Team GB June 23, 2015 Highly-rated sprinter Zharnel Hughes has given the nation’s medal potential a major boost after his application to switch allegiance to Great Britain was ratified yesterday. The 19-year-old, who was born on the British overseas territory of Anguilla, is a training partner of six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt and ran the 100m in 10.12 seconds [...]
Defiant Uefa questions court after ruling threatens to extinguish FFP June 23, 2015 Controversial rules that hit Man City could be deemed illegal by Europe EUROPEAN football chiefs Uefa insist they will press on with financial fair play (FFP) despite a Belgian court taking a significant step towards having the controversial rules deemed illegal. The Court of First Instance in Brussels delivered a major blow to Uefa on [...]
Women’s World Cup: England boss says team has proved haters wrong June 23, 2015 England manager Mark Sampson believes his side’s historic victory over Norway in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup has rebuffed years of derision aimed at the female game. Read more: Sampson hails England after reaching last 16 Manchester City full-back Lucy Bronze lashed home a stunning late winner as England dispatched [...]
England continue revival with Black Caps T20 romp June 23, 2015 Skipper Eoin Morgan admits he is staggered by England’s one-day progress since their dismal World Cup exit after their limited-overs revolution continued with a crushing 56-run T20 victory over New Zealand at Old Trafford last night. New Zealand were looking ominous at 89-2 before England rediscovered their poise in the field to dismiss the [...]
Aegon International: Johanna Konta enjoys best win of career June 23, 2015 British No2 Johanna Konta stepped up her Wimbledon preparations with a first career victory over a top-10 ranked opponent yesterday when she beat Ekaterina Makarova at Eastbourne. On a successful day for the nation’s female tennis players, 24-year-old Konta beat Russian world No8 Makarova 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Aegon [...]
Nine-hole golf to help England unearth its own Jordan Spieth June 23, 2015 Golf chiefs plan to encourage more people to play a nine-hole version of the game in the hope of raising participation levels and unearthing an English Jordan Spieth. England Golf is piloting an increased emphasis on the nine-hole game at a handful of courses to address a decline in the number of adults playing [...]
Financial fair play rules under attack: Defiant Uefa questions court after ruling threatens to extinguish FFP June 23, 2015 European football chiefs Uefa insist they will press on with financial fair play (FFP), despite a Belgian court taking a significant step towards having the controversial rules deemed illegal. Read more: Uefa FFP rules: Why Arsenal and Liverpool are "losers" while Manchester City and Chelsea are "winners" The Court of First Instance in Brussels delivered a [...]
Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng joins Jay Z’s sports management firm Roc Nation Sports June 23, 2015 Jay Z's sports management company, Roc Nation Sports, has made Jerome Boateng the first footballer on its expanding roster. Read more: Tidal wave as Jay Z's debut album disappears from Spotify The Bayern Munich defender joins a host of top-level athletes including world championship-winning boxers Andre Ward and Miguel Cotto, NBA stars such as Kevin Durant [...]
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino could face Football League ban following tax evasion fine June 23, 2015 The future ownership of Leeds United has been pulled into further doubt after owner Massimo Cellino was fined for tax evasion by an Italian court. Read more: Can these Leeds United fans save English football's sleeping giant? Cellino was fined €40,000 (£28,398) for evading paying €16,000 tax on an imported Land Rover from the US according to [...]