Ennis-Hill to compete in her first heptathlon since Olympic gold May 19, 2015 OLYMPIC champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has confirmed that she will compete in her first heptathlon since winning gold at London 2012 in Gotzis at the end of the month. The 29-year-old made her return to athletics in the last few weeks following a two-year absence due to the birth of her first child, but an achilles [...]
As the Bank of England calls for ideas, these are the artists who could feature on the new £20 note (spoiler: it’s unlikely to be a woman) May 19, 2015 The Bank of England today put out a call for ideas as to who could feature on its next £20 note. The Bank said the note will "celebrate Britain's achievements in the visual arts" – and asked for the public's ideas as to who should feature. Mark Carney, the Bank's governor, said the note could [...]
Uefa FFP rules: Why Arsenal and Liverpool are “losers” while Manchester City and Chelsea are “winners” of proposed reforms May 19, 2015 "I think we’ll ease things", said Uefa president Michel Platini on the governing body's notorious financial fair play (FFP) rules yesterday. With Uefa's executive committee set to meet this June, insiders suggest FFP rules are about to be altered to allow clubs to make bigger losses in the pursuit of success. What would such measures [...]
Adam Smith to be replaced by artist on £20 note May 19, 2015 Economist Adam Smith will be replaced by a historic figure from the visual arts on the new £20 note to be released next year. The Bank of England (BoE) will invite the public to nominate candidates on who should adorn the new bank note, via its website until the deadline of 19 July. In particular, [...]
Chelsea and Manchester City set to be unshackled by FFP as Uefa relaxes rules May 18, 2015 Chelsea and Manchester City could be given licence to return to free-spending ways this summer after European chiefs indicated they are ready to relax controversial financial fair play (FFP) rules. Michel Platini, the president of governing body Uefa and a driving force behind FFP, said yesterday that he expected the regulations, which have been [...]
Roberts to shape Quins history, says O’Shea May 18, 2015 HARLEQUINS boss Conor O’Shea believes new signing Jamie Roberts will make a considerable imprint on the history of the club after the Wales centre completed his move to the Twickenham Stoop ahead of next season. Two-time Six Nations Grand Slam champion Roberts, who has won 69 international caps, joins Harlequins after spending two years in [...]
Ex-England boss Woodward on French shortlist May 18, 2015 ENGLAND’S World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward could soon be plotting his former side’s downfall after emerging as a candidate to replace Philippe Saint-Andre in charge of France. Woodward is believed to have expressed a desire in taking over from Saint-Andre, who is set to leave his position with Les Bleus after the World [...]
Jose Mourinho blames City, United, Arsenal and Liverpool for his record-equalling Chelsea loss May 18, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted he was unsurprised by his team’s surrender against West Brom last night, insisting such results are a byproduct of being crowned Premier League champions with games to spare. England hopeful Saido Berahino took his tally for the season to 20 with two goals, either side of a bizarre red [...]
Liverpool transfer news: Raheem Sterling ready to leave Reds as Arsenal and Manchester City look on May 18, 2015 England forward Raheem Sterling looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool in the summer following suggestions he has asked Reds manager Brendan Rodgers for a transfer. Sterling, whose existing contract expires in 2017, has already turned down a new £100,000-a-week deal, insisting his motivations centre on winning trophies rather than money. The 20-year-old is expected to [...]
Golf Comment: On this sublime form, Rory could win the year’s other three Majors May 18, 2015 AT THE start of every year Rory McIlroy jots down his targets for the season on a piece of paper, folds it up and puts it away in his wallet. Whatever he set himself in January, he ought to up it on current form. With a swing like his, McIlroy could win every week. I [...]