Former F1 boss Martin Whitmarsh plotting a course to historic America’s Cup triumph June 29, 2015 He may be more accustomed to masterminding motorsport success, but ex-Formula One team boss and sailing convert Martin Whitmarsh is now focused on creating history and ending the interminable wait for British glory in the America’s Cup. Read more: Ainslie has arrived just as the true Cowes sailing business begins Former McLaren chief [...]
French rugby ace Franck Mesnel is bringing his trademark flair to the off-field game June 29, 2015 Ex-Bleus star Franck Mesnel tells Joe Hall about his clothing brand Eden Park If there is one thing Franck Mesnel is hoping for from this year’s World Cup other than a France victory, it is lots of entertaining and attacking rugby. The former French fly-half’s fashion brand, Eden Park, is informed and influenced [...]
This graph of every Arsene Wenger transfer shows why Petr Cech is an unprecedented Arsenal signing June 29, 2015 The now-confirmed transfer of Petr Cech to Arsenal makes perfect sense. The Gunners have long looked in need of a consistent, confident goalkeeper, Cech is one of the Premier League's greatest and available for purchase. But then, when you consider Arsene Wenger's history in the transfer market, the deal begins to look something of an [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Liam Broady earned £47,000 from his grand slam debut June 29, 2015 Most players have yet to step on the court, but Wimbledon 2015 already has its first great story after British number six Liam Broady came from two sets down in his Wimbledon debut. Read more: "Murray is back to his best" says former trainer Mark Petchey In his first ever professional grand slam match, the [...]
Wimbledon 2015: Murray is back to his best, says former trainer Mark Petchey June 29, 2015 After ending the 77-year wait for a British winner of Wimbledon two years ago, Andy Murray endured a torrid year in 2014, crashing out at the quarter-finals stage to Bulgarian Grigor Dmitrov. Read more: Murray ready to plot route to a second SW19 crown In fact, Murray has yet to add to his grand slam haul [...]
Wimbledon: Police upgrade security following terrorist attacks June 29, 2015 The Metropolitan Police will tighten security at Wimbledon over the next fortnight, following last week's terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait. Read more: Cameron calls Cobra meeting after terror attacks Final preparations for the tournament at the All England club were put into place at the weekend to "deliver a safe and secure Championships". Chief [...]
Wimbledon warm-up at Lou Casteou: Learn to play tennis like a pro at a French luxury retreat June 28, 2015 Retreats are normally for things like meditation and yoga, where tranquil settings are required for creating internal harmony. So a new five-day residential tennis course, set in a historic chateau in the hills of the Cote d’Azur, was an intriguing concept. Tennis is such a psychological sport: the chance to focus on my game – [...]
Wimbledon ace Djokovic: I’m no cheat June 28, 2015 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has admitted to communicating with his coach Boris Becker during matches but denied that his actions constitute cheating. Read more: Novak Djokovic prize money in 2015 crosses $5m mark following Monte Carlo win Becker last week revealed that he has ways of signalling to world No1 Djokovic, who begins his [...]
Women’s World Cup: England Lionesses up there with class of 1966 and 1990, says coach June 28, 2015 England women’s manager Mark Sampson compared his team to the men’s sides of 1966 and 1990 after they dumped out fancied hosts Canada 2-1 to reach their first World Cup semi-final. Read more: England boss says team has proved haters wrong Early goals from America-based forward Jodie Taylor and Manchester City defender Lucy Bronze [...]
Phil Neville to follow mentor Moyes to Spain and take Valencia role June 28, 2015 Former England and Manchester United defender Phil Neville is set for a shock move to Spain to become assistant coach at leading La Liga side Valencia. Read more: Moyes needs to revisit Everton methods if he is to make Spanish adventure a success Neville, who has had stints on the coaching staff of Everton [...]