Heavyweight champion Wilder targets Brit Fury for title defence January 19, 2015 AMERICA’S first heavyweight world champion for almost a decade Deontay Wilder has declared he would “love to” fight Britain’s Tyson Fury, insisting “I can’t wait”. Wilder, 29, claimed the WBC title on Saturday by beating Canadian Bermane Stiverne in a unanimous points decision, and is now keen to take on British and Commonwealth champion Fury. [...]
Eye injury could force Kieswetter to quit January 19, 2015 THE EYE injury sustained by former England wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter last season could end his professional cricket career, according to Somerset boss Matthew Maynard. The 27-year-old broke his nose and damaged an eye socket and cheekbone while batting against Northamptonshire in July. Kieswetter has all but ruled out playing during the 2015 summer and is [...]
Arsenal end away day torment and dent Manchester City’s title bid January 18, 2015 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes a long-awaited triumph over one of their principal Premier League rivals could prove the turning point in a stuttering season. Midfielder Santi Cazorla scored a penalty and set up Olivier Giroud to head the second as the Gunners inflicted a major dent on Manchester City’s title defence and did leaders [...]
Premier League: Allardyce happy to take direct route as Hammers nail Hull January 18, 2015 AT UPTON PARK WEST HAM UNITED 3 HULL CITY 0 WEST Ham boss Sam Allardyce launched a passionate defence of his side’s direct style after a second-half masterclass dispatched relegation-haunted Hull City yesterday. Goals from Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing saw the Hammers recover from a lacklustre opening period to record their first [...]
Riddle as Aussie golfer Allenby alleges kidnap, beating and robbery in Hawaii January 18, 2015 FBI AGENTS have been called in to investigate after Australian golfer Robert Allenby claimed to have been kidnapped, beaten and robbed following a tournament in Hawaii at the weekend. Former world No12 Allenby says he believes he may have been drugged before being abducted from a bar in Honolulu on Friday night, hours after missing [...]
England blow as Lawes out of two Six Nations dates January 18, 2015 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has been dealt a Six Nations headache after Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder revealed second-row Courtney Lawes will today undergo surgery to cure an ankle injury. Lawes is set to miss the opening clash against Wales on 6 February and the match with Italy a week later, while Lancaster’s back-row [...]
Martin Kaymer flops, rookie profits January 18, 2015 WORLD No357 Gary Stal landed his maiden European Tour title after US Open champion Martin Kaymer suffered a spectacular collapse at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship yesterday. Kaymer led by 10 during the final round but carded a double-bogey and triple-bogey to allow Frenchman Stal, 22, to overtake him with a superb 65 that [...]
Novak Djokovic hit by flu and stomach bug but ready for grand slam tilt January 18, 2015 FOUR-TIME Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic insists he is ready to launch his challenge for a fifth title in Melbourne despite suffering from flu and a stomach bug on the eve of the tournament. Djokovic sparked fears that he would withdraw from the grand slam when he cancelled a training session and media appearance on [...]
De Villiers belts fastest ODI ton January 18, 2015 SOUTH AFRICA batsman AB de Villiers recorded the fastest one-day international century in history after reaching three figures from just 31 balls as his side thrashed West Indies yesterday. The 30-year-old beat the previous record of 36 posted by New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson against the same opposition last year, smashing nine fours and 16 [...]
Film review: Whiplash is in need of a (script) doctor January 16, 2015 Cert 15 | ★★★☆☆ Whiplash opens with a shot of 19-year-old Andrew (Miles Teller) practising the drums in a room in the Julliard-like conservatory he attends, apparently alone. He soon notices he’s being watched by Fletcher (JK Simmons), the notorious conductor of the school’s jazz band. There ensues a tense exchange in which Fletcher barks [...]