Juventus share price falls as Italian giants suffer Champions League heartbreak at hands of Barcelona June 8, 2015 As if enough tears hadn't been shed in Turin already this weekend, Juventus' share price took a tumble as the market opened for the first time since their 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League final. Read more: Juventus share price rises after Real Madrid victory seals Champions League final place Shares in the Italian [...]
Andy Murray hoping to serve an ace for Seedrs firms as tennis ace joins crowdfunding platform’s board June 7, 2015 Tennis ace Andy Murray may have suffered a defeat to Novak Djokovic at the French Open last week, but he is hoping to win off the court by getting involved in funding companies. Murray is announcing today that he is joining the advisory board of the online equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, as part of what [...]
Land Rover can be the driving force behind a memorable World Cup 2015 June 7, 2015 If it were possible for an inanimate sporting trophy to have a personality, then it’s probably safe to say that the Rugby World Cup itself, would currently be lying down in a darkened room screaming “not another selfie please.” The cup is meandering its way around Britain, going on display at more than 350 [...]
Brand Finance Football 50 2015: $1bn Manchester United top league as most valuable brand in world football June 7, 2015 Manchester United have reclaimed their status as the club with the most valuable brand in world football despite a second consecutive turbulent season bereft of silverware. Record-breaking commercial deals and the looming windfall from the Premier League’s next broadcast rights contract have lifted United back to the top of Brand Finance’s Football 50 list, published [...]
Wiggins: Hour record rigours like childbirth June 7, 2015 MULTIPLE Olympic and world champion Sir Bradley Wiggins insisted the rigours of smashing cycling’s hour record were akin to childbirth after completing a distance of 54.526km at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London yesterday. Wiggins eclipsed the previous record held by fellow Briton Alex Dowsett of 52.937km, which was set in May, to become the [...]
International Friendly: Hodgson keeps faith in contract rebel Sterling June 7, 2015 ENGLAND boss Roy Hodgson insists he has no qualms about selecting Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling despite admitting the ongoing furore surrounding his refusal to sign a new contract at Anfield is affecting his performances. Sterling, who has rejected a deal worth £100,000 a week, failed to make an impact during England’s drab goalless draw against [...]
Djokovic victory was career best, insists Wawrinka June 7, 2015 GIANT-KILLING Stan Wawrinka admitted that he scaled new heights in stunning world No1 Novak Djokovic and claiming his maiden French Open title yesterday. Eighth seed Wawrinka overpowered Djokovic to record a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 success in three hours and 12 minutes at Roland Garros, in the process wrecking the Serbian’s bid to net a [...]
Lingmerth nets maiden PGA title with play-off victory over Rose June 7, 2015 ENGLAND’S Justin Rose failed to secure the second Memorial Tournament title of his career after suffering a play-off defeat to Sweden’s David Lingmerth at Muirfield Village last night. Rose, who claimed his maiden PGA Tour title in this event in 2010, forced a play-off by sinking a putt on the 18th hole having initially found [...]
No mistakes for relieved Hamilton June 7, 2015 REIGNING world champion Lewis Hamilton acknowledged the importance of victory after fending off Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg and returning to winning ways at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal last night. Hamilton’s first win in three races saw him extend his lead over title rival Rosberg at the summit of the drivers’ championship to 17 [...]
Bradley Wiggins The Hour record attempt: What is it, what’s the time to beat, when will he do it and how can you watch? June 7, 2015 Bradley Wiggins is about to attempt a new record in the cycling world, adding to his already impressive string of accolades which include Olympic gold medals and being crowned Tour de France champion. The Hour is a simple sounding record attempt where riders must cycle the furthest distance within 60 minutes to take the record. [...]