Quicker ground will be no problem for Shifting Power April 23, 2015 ALTHOUGH all the attention this weekend is on AP McCoy, there is some cracking flat action at Sandown Park this afternoon. The place to start is the bet365 Mile (2.30pm) and the bookies are struggling to split the leading contenders, with the sponsors offering 4/1 co-favourites of four. I actually think it is a little [...]
Maximum excitement on Arsenal v Chelsea April 23, 2015 ARSENAL versus Chelsea promises to be an enthralling encounter with the Gunners looking to end a seven-match winless run against their London rivals. Arsene Wenger’s side have failed to score in their last four against the Blues and have shipped 10 goals in that time. But with Chelsea missing their three main strikers, the setting [...]
How much do tickets for Mayweather v Pacquiao cost? What you need to know about getting to the mega-fight April 23, 2015 Tickets for the hotly-anticipated "fight of the century" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will finally go on sale today – just nine days ahead of the historic May 2 bout. Yet don't get too excited boxing fans. Unsurprisingly, tickets for the richest fight of all time aren't going to come cheap and are in [...]
Familiar face boosts Real’s bid to snatch Euro prestige April 22, 2015 ON-LOAN Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scored Real Madrid’s late winner to settle a tension-filled Champions League quarter final as the holders maintained hopes of retaining their European crown with victory over city rivals Atletico last night. The tie was seemingly heading to extra-time after a goalless first leg last week until Hernandez converted a [...]
Gunners and United hit by seeding blow April 22, 2015 ARSENAL and Manchester United face tougher Champions League draws than in previous years after governing body Uefa amended rules for Europe’s top club competition. From next season the eight teams seeded for the group stage draw – and therefore shielded from other leading sides – will be comprised of the reigning champions and the winners [...]
Broad fires England revival as Cook and Trott find their touch April 22, 2015 AN INSPIRED bowling spell by rejuvenated seamer Stuart Broad ensured England enjoyed a productive second day in Grenada to leave the second Test against the West Indies finely poised. Broad claimed three of the five West Indian wickets to fall, to finish with figures of 4-61, while unflustered batsman Marlon Samuels completed his century for [...]
Cricket Comment: England in need of a spin doctor April 22, 2015 KENT’S James Tredwell did a good job in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua and gave England a chance of victory with five wickets in the match but I understand the decision to recall off-spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali. He has looked a bit rusty so far in the second Test in Grenada [...]
Zidane keeping tabs on Chelsea title inspiration April 22, 2015 REAL Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has cited Eden Hazard as one of his favourite players, fuelling speculation that the Spanish club could target the Chelsea and Belgium star. Hazard has been the driving force behind the Blues’ march towards a first Premier League title since 2010, earning nominations for both Player of the Year and [...]
Still time for rising star Itoje to grab World Cup spot, says Farrell April 22, 2015 ENGLAND backs coach Andy Farrell insists there is still time for the likes of Saracens lock Maro Itoje to gatecrash the squad for this year’s home Rugby World Cup. Itoje, 20, conjured the latest eye-catching performance of a breakthrough season in Sarries’ narrow European Champions Cup defeat to Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. He and Exeter’s [...]
Brutal Bayern crush Porto to reach last four April 21, 2015 REIGNING German champions Bayern Munich demolished FC Porto 6-1 at the Allianz Arena last night to obliterate their first-leg arrears and secure a Champions League semi-final place for the fourth successive year. Trailing 3-1 from their inauspicious opening clash at Estadio do Dragao last week, Bayern cast aside the doubts hanging over their European participation [...]