Andrew Strauss explains Kevin Pietersen England exclusion – full transcript May 13, 2015 England’s new director of cricket Andrew Strauss and Tom Harrison, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), faced journalists yesterday to explain why they would not be recalling Kevin Pietersen for this summer’s Ashes, despite the maverick batsman advancing his case with a triple century for Surrey this week. Here is [...]
Frida Kahlo’s life in things: New exhibition celebrates the most famous female artist of all time May 12, 2015 When Frida Kahlo wasn’t breaking ground as a leading member of the Mexican avant garde art movement, she was sleeping with Trotsky, befriending Picasso and entrancing the world with her androgynous charisma. Her life was every bit as earthily sexual as her paintings: one of the first artists to have a reputation that truly preceded [...]
Pietersen slams ECB betrayal May 12, 2015 ■ Batsman said to have lost £250,000 ■ Strauss offered him ODI adviser role ENGLAND exile Kevin Pietersen last night accused cricket bosses of betrayal after the maverick batsman was told he will not be considered for an international recall this summer. Pietersen believes he was promised a route back into the England reckoning if [...]
Balding pinning Epsom dreams on Elm Park May 12, 2015 Bill Esdaile visited the Investec Derby hopeful’s trainer to discuss tomorrow’s Dante Stakes at York HAVING missed the 2000 Guineas because of the fast underfoot conditions, Elm Park will finally put his Investec Derby credentials on the line at York tomorrow when he faces seven rivals in the Dante Stakes. “I’m very happy with the [...]
Resilient Murray aiming to keep up winning run May 12, 2015 IN-FORM Andy Murray has shrugged off fears of burn-out in favour of attempting to capitalise on his new-found success on clay at this week’s Italian Open. Murray waited until yesterday before deciding whether to go for a third title in as many weeks but opted against a rest and is due to play Frenchman Jeremy [...]
Champions League: Barca remain on course for treble May 12, 2015 BAYERN MUNICH 3 BARCELONA 2 (BARCELONA WON 5-3 ON AGGREGATE) TREBLE-CHASING Barcelona boss Luis Enrique immediately set his sights on claiming the Champions League title after his side withstood a Bayern Munich fightback in the second leg of their semi final clash at the Allianz Arena last night. Despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg [...]
Villa starlet Grealish rejects O’Neill advances May 12, 2015 TEENAGE Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has kept alive his chances of England recognition by rejecting a first senior call-up from the Republic of Ireland. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has been thrust into the Villa first-team picture since the appointment of manager Tim Sherwood, and produced a prominent display in the FA Cup semi-final victory [...]
Speedy Naadirr to leave his rivals for dust at York May 12, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE FIRST DAY OF YORK’S DANTE MEETING YORK’S DANTE meeting is one of the highlights of the early part of the season and tomorrow’s big race looks like an absolute cracker with all the key protagonists standing their ground. However, there are plenty of betting opportunities today and the Group Two Duke [...]
Star of Seville can shine again in the Musidora May 12, 2015 RECENT Newbury winner STAR OF SEVILLE lines up against a handful of talent in today’s Musidora Stakes at York (3.45pm) and she should take all the beating. The John Gosden-trained filly stretched away impressively in a conditions race at Newbury last time out and York’s flat track should suit perfectly. The going will also be [...]
Lewis Hamilton’s new Mercedes contract could make him one of 10 highest paid sports stars May 12, 2015 After many months of wrangling, Lewis Hamilton finally looks set to sign on the dotted line for a new £120m ($187.8m) contract with Mercedes. Hamilton's new deal with the Formula 1 team worth £40m a year over three years will make him the highest-paid driver in the sport and catapult him into the world's top 10 [...]