Robshaw is top captain choice, insists Johnson September 25, 2014 ENGLAND’S World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson has launched a staunch defence of the credentials of current skipper Chris Robshaw to lead his country into next year’s showpiece event on home soil. Harlequins flanker Robshaw has worn the armband in 27 of his 28 Test matches but has failed to silence murmurings from some quarters regarding [...]
McGinley backs his selections to deliver success September 25, 2014 CAPTAIN Paul McGinley is convinced the right choices have been made after he announced Europe’s new-look pairings for today’s opening Ryder Cup fourballs at Gleneagles Europe will be led off by Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson against Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson, with Thomas Bjorn and Martin Kaymer then facing Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker. Ryder [...]
Arsenal and Liverpool to make home advantage count over city rivals September 25, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS THE WEEKEND’S BIG DERBY CLASHES AND BILL ESDAILE WITH HIS BEST BETS AT NEWMARKET IT IS a great weekend for rivalries, with two of the biggest derbies in the country – those of Merseyside and North London – taking place tomorrow. The capital’s most fiercely contested clash will play out in the [...]
High Celebrity to strike for Fabre in Cheveley Park Stakes September 25, 2014 HIGH CELEBRITY was an expensive failure when Andre Fabre sent her from France to Newmarket in July, but can make amends there in tomorrow’s Cheveley Park Stakes (3.10pm). She was back to winning ways impressively in a Group Three at Chantilly last time and will get a great toe into the race from favourite Tiggy [...]
Spread betting on bookings September 25, 2014 SPORTING Index offer a variety of markets on bookings, which means you can have a bet on a game without caring what the result is as long as tempers flare or remain calm – depending on your position. The Merseyside derby has always been one of the most passionate affairs in European football and, with [...]
Ryder Cup Golf 2014: Which US state has produced the most players? September 25, 2014 The Ryder Cup is in full swing, but which US state is the most prolific provider of golfers? It may not surprise you to learn that it's a straight shootout between California and Texas, two of the most populous areas of the US. California has provided 11 players since 1979 (when the Europe v US [...]
Tottenham Hotspur takeover: Cain Hoy “no longer considering” buying Spurs September 25, 2014 Private equity firm Cain Hoy has withdrawn its interest in buying Tottenham Hotspur, it announced this morning. The company is believed to have made an unsuccessful cash offer of around £400m for the football club earlier this month. Following the formal withdrawal of interest, Cain Hoy is now barred from making another offer for six [...]
Oscar secures Chelsea cup joy as Newcastle knock out Palace September 24, 2014 CHELSEA face a trip to League Two side Shrewsbury Town in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup after Brazil midfielder Oscar sealed the Stamford Bridge club’s progress with a second-half winner against Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers last night. Oscar’s low drive into the corner of Andy Lonergan’s net proved the difference between the [...]
Capital One Cup: Mason proves a point to Spurs boss Pochettino September 24, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 PERENNIAL loanee Ryan Mason believes he has proven his worth to boss Mauricio Pochettino after climbing off the bench and initiating Tottenham’s revival during their Capital One Cup comeback over Championship leaders Nottingham Forest last night. Trailing to Jorge Grant’s second-half opener, substitute Mason drew Spurs level before Roberto [...]
World time trial glory for Wiggo September 24, 2014 SIR Bradley Wiggins sealed his first road world time trial title after defeating reigning champion Tony Martin with a dominant performance in Ponferrada, Spain yesterday. Wiggins became only the second Briton to wear the rainbow jersey in this discipline following Chris Boardman’s victory in 1994, with the 34-year-old beating three-time winner Martin by 26.23 seconds. [...]