Maximum excitement on the grand national April 9, 2015 THE WORLD’S most famous steeplechase charges into most of our living rooms tomorrow afternoon and Sporting Index have a range of markets to keep you gripped by the action. A total of 40 horses are set to line up, but how many will finish? Traders are predicting 17-18 will complete the marathon 4m3½ furlong course. [...]
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho laments footballers’ financial ignorance and praises life in London April 9, 2015 Jose Mourinho claims young footballers on huge contracts aren't given the financial advice they need, in a wide-ranging interview which also saw the Chelsea boss praise London living. Mourinho, who so often appears confrontational and tetchy on the touchline, revealed his fatherly side in a wide-ranging interview with the Telegraph. The Portuguese manager touched on [...]
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta makes vineyard permanently available on Airbnb April 9, 2015 After a competition to let one couple stay at his family vineyard, World Cup winner Andres Iniesta has placed "Bodega Iniesta" on Airbnb permanently. "In our cozy cottage you will find everything you need for an unforgettable night", boasts the Barcelona midfield maestro on the property's listing. "Decorated with a warm touch, you can enjoy [...]
Fifa world rankings: Wales’ staggering performance against the odds summed up in two charts April 9, 2015 Wales' football team have risen to their highest ever Fifa world ranking thanks to a strong start to their quest for qualification for Euro 2016. Rising to 22nd in the world, Wales are now ranked above countries such as the Ivory Coast, Russia, USA, Australia and Ghana. After winning three of five games in Euro [...]
Grand National 2015: Why an AP McCoy win could cause bookies share price collapse April 9, 2015 No one would begrudge AP McCoy victory in his 20th, and final, Grand National on Saturday – no one except the bookies, that is They could face a £50m payout if the popular jockey and race favourite triumphs at Aintree this Saturday. “The betting clouds are building,” said William Hill spokesman Jon Ivan-Duke. “We won’t be running for [...]
FA Cup: Rodgers: Cup win can offer league boost April 8, 2015 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0 LIVERPOOL 1 LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side’s FA Cup quarter-final replay success over Blackburn Rovers last night can reinvigorate their stumbling Premier League campaign following successive defeats. Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho proved the match-winner with a second-half clincher to set up a semi-final clash against Aston Villa, enhancing his reputation [...]
Spieth: I’ll tame my Masters jitters April 8, 2015 GOLF’S most in-form player, Jordan Spieth, has vowed not to let anxiety come between him and Masters glory when he tees off at Augusta National today for only the second time. Spieth came close to winning the fabled Green Jacket on debut last year, only to see a two-stroke lead disappear in the final two [...]
Lord’s upheaval could pave way for return of KP April 8, 2015 FORMER Test captains Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan and Alec Stewart last night emerged as the leading candidates to take up a new high-powered role in English cricket following Paul Downton’s sacking. Downton’s position of managing director at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was dissolved yesterday just 15 months into his tenure following a [...]
Cricket Comment: Pack leader Jimmy can rack up 500 wickets April 8, 2015 ENGLAND seamer Jimmy Anderson is a class act. He got a bit of stick over the winter in the one-day format but he is one of the best bowlers this country has ever produced, if not the best. He has taken 380 Test wickets and only needs another three to equal Sir Ian Botham’s all-time [...]
Streelman nets par three Augusta victory April 8, 2015 Kevin Streelman last night won the traditional Par Three tournament at Augusta, which precedes the Masters, by beating Camilo VilLegas in a play-off. no-one has yet followed success in the Par Three by winning the Masters.