Oldham boss asks critics of rapist Ched Evans deal to keep views in check January 7, 2015 OLDHAM Athletic’s co-owner has confirmed the club are close to clinching the signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans but said he hoped critics of the controversial move would “keep their views in check”. Two sponsors are to cut ties with the third tier side if they sign former Wales striker Evans, 26, while Labour’s shadow [...]
LA Galaxy move is motivated by trophy potential, insists Gerrard January 7, 2015 LIVERPOOL skipper Steven Gerrard insists his move to LA Galaxy is not an extended holiday and is motivated by a final shot at swelling his medal collection. The Major League Soccer side yesterday confirmed Gerrard, who has won seven major trophies at Anfield, will join in July when his Liverpool contract expires and he leaves [...]
Sport Comment: Gerrard’s LA Galaxy transfer feels like two years too soon January 7, 2015 IT WAS hard not to adopt the trademark furrowed brow of the man himself as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week explained his reasons for deciding to leave his club of 25 years for America’s Major League Soccer when his contract expires in the summer. Gerrard wants to play for a club at which he [...]
Wasps close to replacing Varndell as Gopperth heads to Ricoh Arena January 7, 2015 WASPS are hoping to further bolster their attacking options with a replacement for departing wing Tom Varndell after announcing a deal for Leinster fly-half Jimmy Gopperth. Director of rugby Dai Young yesterday confirmed Wasps are close to sealing a deal for a new wideman after former England wing Varndell agreed to join Championship title favourites [...]
Valdes to hand Van Gaal keeper selection puzzle January 7, 2015 MANCHESTER UNITED were last night set to sign former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes after offering the Spaniard an 18-month contract at Old Trafford. The 32-year-old has been training with the 20-time English champions since October in a bid to overcome the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in March. Valdes, who has won six La [...]
Boxing legend Ali back home January 7, 2015 THREE-TIME world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has been released from hospital after being admitted last month with a severe urinary tract infection. Ali, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1984 after quitting boxing, was hospitalised on 20 December with what was initially thought to be a mild case of pneumonia but yesterday returned home. [...]
Trott issues timely reminder of former glories January 7, 2015 IT may only have been a low-key warm-up clash for England’s second string, but Jonathan Trott’s half-century against Gauteng Invitation XI yesterday could prove an important step on course to international rehabilitation. The 33-year-old England Lions skipper scored an unbeaten 79 from 127 balls during his side’s second innings and his first international match since [...]
Hamilton and Co snaps give race fans inside track January 7, 2015 THEY are known for hurtling around tracks at breakneck speed but it looks like the superstar drivers of Formula One also know how to capture a good still life. World champion Lewis Hamilton and rivals Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen are among the big names of F1 to have taken candid photographs reflecting [...]
Murray lifts Aussie Open hopes as Britain slip to Hopman Cup loss January 7, 2015 FORMER Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s preparations for the Australian Open were boosted by a singles-match victory yesterday before Great Britain slipped to defeat against Poland at the Hopman Cup. The 27-year-old beat Jerzy Janowicz 6-2, 6-4 in Perth to level the clash after partner Heather Watson was brushed aside 6-3, 6-1 by world No5 Agnieszka [...]
FA Cup: Big Sam irked by Hammers’ late collapse January 6, 2015 EVERTON 1 WEST HAM UNITED 1 WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce blamed a lack of composure in both penalty boxes for allowing Everton to snatch a replay from the jaws of FA Cup elimination during last night’s third-round clash at Goodison Park. The Hammers had not beaten Everton in 14 matches dating back to 2007 [...]