Why Tony Fernandes’ wasteful transfer spend could see QPR relegated to the conference May 11, 2015 Relegation
Andy Murray earning prize money at a faster rate than ever following Rafael Nadal victory at Madrid Open May 11, 2015 After dispatching Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the final of the Madrid Open yesterday, Andy Murray is earning money from his on-court exploits faster than ever before. Murray banked €799,450 ($893,141) in prize money for his 6-3, 6-2 win – a fitting reward for his first clay court triumph over the Spaniard in six [...]
How backing rugby helps to build a global head of steam May 10, 2015 Heathrow Express’s Fraser Brown looks to players’ speed on the field to win the high-speed rail link more conversions IF YOU are a lover of statistics, you’ll love this opening paragraph. Of the 50m passengers who arrive at Heathrow airport every year, around 20m travel immediately into central London. Of that 20m, nearly a third [...]
Hamilton questions team order as rival Rosberg reigns in Spain May 10, 2015 WORLD champion Lewis Hamilton has lambasted the instruction he received from his Mercedes team to consolidate second place behind eventual winner Nico Rosberg in the latter stages of yesterday’s Spanish Grand Prix. Rosberg became the 19th driver in 25 grands prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona to convert pole into victory, his first [...]
Premier League: Ramsey blasts deserters as QPR surrender to relegation May 10, 2015 MANCHESTER CITY 6 QUEENS PARK RANGERS 0 Humiliating defeat leaves club facing a likely £58m fine or drop to Conference CRESTFALLEN Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey turned on the players who deserted the club’s relegation battle yesterday after their demotion from the Premier League was confirmed in brutal fashion. A six-goal rout by Manchester [...]
Murray eyes French Open bid as clay revival continues in Madrid May 10, 2015 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray hopes to use his new-found form on clay to launch as assault on a first ever French Open title after overpowering Rafael Nadal in the final of the Madrid Open yesterday. World No3 Murray dispatched four-time champion Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 28 minutes in front of his home fans [...]
Football Comment: Pathetic QPR need a complete overhaul – including new boss May 10, 2015 QUEENS Park Rangers made the mistake of wanting to go too far, too fast, and yesterday’s confirmation of relegation from the Premier League means it looks like proving a costly one for them and their chairman Tony Fernandes. The experiment has not worked and the whole club needs to be reassessed and redesigned. It’s hard [...]
Pietersen eyes timely reminder of Test ability May 10, 2015 CONTROVERSIAL batsman Kevin Pietersen will continue his bid to force his way back into the England fold when he resumes on 35 not out on day two of Surrey’s division two clash against Leicestershire at the Kia Oval this morning. The 34-year-old’s international future is set to be a prominent issue for former national team [...]
Premier League: Gerrard hits back at Chelsea fans over barracking May 10, 2015 AT STAMFORD BRIDGE CHELSEA 1 LIVERPOOL 1 LIVERPOOL skipper Steven Gerrard aimed a swipe at Chelsea fans after his side’s draw against the newly-crowned champions yesterday all but ended their Champions League aspirations. Gerrard earned the Reds a point after cancelling out Chelsea skipper John Terry’s opener, although fourth-placed Manchester United’s vastly superior goal difference [...]
Late defeat leaves Saracens facing a first play-off absence since 2009 May 10, 2015 SARACENS boss Mark McCall blasted his team’s defensive fragility after yesterday’s home defeat to Exeter pushed them to the brink of missing the Premiership play-offs for the first time in six years. A late try from No8 Thomas Waldrom gave the Chiefs a 24-20 win and lifted them above Sarries into fourth place. The result [...]