Barcelona and Real Madrid title race threatened by Spanish Football Federation La Liga suspension May 6, 2015 The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) intends to suspend all competitions from May 16, threatening the conclusion of the La Liga season. The penultimate round of fixtures in La Liga is currently scheduled for Sunday May 17 with each team's final game due a week later. With Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by just two points, the [...]
Floyd Mayweather’s manager Al Haymon faces $300m lawsuit from Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy promotions May 6, 2015 With the fallout from the biggest boxing "fight of the century" still unfolding, another bout between two of the sport's biggest players has been announced not for the ring but for the courtroom. Golden Boy Promotions is suing boxing Floyd Mayweather Jr's manager/advisor Al Haymon and his backers for $300m (£197m) for allegedly breaching antitrust [...]
Arctic scrum for record breaking rugby match May 5, 2015 CHARITY fundraisers gave new meaning to the term Arctic roll last week, when they set a Guinness World Record for playing the northernmost rugby match in history – at the North Pole. A team of 11 intrepid explorers, including the boss of LMAX Exchange, David Mercer, took to the field – or glacier, as it [...]
Back or sack Moores now, says Ashes hero Hoggard May 5, 2015 ENGLAND must learn from recent mistakes and either sack under-pressure head coach Peter Moores now or commit to keeping him until the end of the Ashes, according to former seamer Matthew Hoggard. Moores’s tenure is under the spotlight after England’s group-stage exit at the World Cup in March and a drawn Test series against the [...]
Seamer Harris takes nine-for May 5, 2015 MIDDLESEX seamer James Harris admitted something “clicked” after claiming extraordinary career-best figures of 9-34 to propel his team to a 187-run victory over Durham at Lord’s yesterday. The 24-year-old Welshman’s onslaught, which included a spell of seven wickets for 21 runs in 8.1 overs, saw the visitors bowled out for 71 in the County Championship [...]
Robson out of Roland Garros May 5, 2015 FORMER British No1 Laura Robson is expected to abandon her plans to return from a 16-month injury nightmare in time to play at the French Open. Robson, 21, had hoped to make her comeback from persistent wrist problems during the clay-court season, which culminates at Roland Garros this month. But she is now tipped to [...]
Champions League: Holders face Euro exit after Tevez spot-kick May 5, 2015 JUVENTUS 2 REAL MADRID 1 FORMER Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez dispatched a second-half penalty to ensure Juventus edged an enthralling contest against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi final in Turin last night. The Old Lady, who claimed a fourth successive Serie A title with victory over Sampdoria on [...]
Title glory lands Mourinho a rise May 5, 2015 CHELSEA are expected to reward Jose Mourinho for masterminding their return to the pinnacle of English football by offering him a new improved contract. Mourinho’s current deal, which is believed to be worth £8.5m a year, expires in 2017 but he has made it clear that he would like to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond [...]
Ultimate Betway Chester Cup guide May 5, 2015 BILL ESDAILE TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT TODAY’S BIG RACE AND PREVIEWS THE REST OF CHESTER’S CARD 1 ANGEL GABRIAL 8/1 Runner-up in this last year, he wears the first colours of leading owner Dr Marwan Koukash and has a good draw in stall five. Contested Group races last season, but is 15lb higher than [...]
Ground has come right for 33/1 outsider Lady Kashaan May 5, 2015 TODAY’S Betway Chester Cup (3.10pm) is one of the highlights of the Flat season at one of the most enjoyable meetings of the calendar. The atmosphere at Chester is always electric and I’ll certainly raise it another level if LADY KASHAAN can land the feature at a juicy 33/1 with the sponsors Betway. The rain [...]