Sport Comment: Rugby has the ability to infuriate but when in full flow the game simply inspires like few others September 14, 2014 Many of you will have spent last Friday hunched over a computer pretending to be observing market trends and world news, when in fact you were trying to access tickets for the Rugby World Cup next year. Some will have been lucky. One or two will have given up after encountering the usual glitches that [...]
Wiggins all set for Worlds after time trial glory by the Thames September 14, 2014 BRITAIN’S Sir Bradley Wiggins insists he holds the ammunition to spark success at next week’s Road World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain after securing the individual time trial at the Tour of Britain in London yesterday. Victory fired the defending champion to third in the general classification ahead of the final stage, claiming the final podium [...]
FedEx crown and fifth win eludes McIlroy September 14, 2014 WORLD No1 Rory McIlroy fell short of his fifth win of the season after America’s Billy Horschel claimed the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup title in Atlanta yesterday. The duo were among five players who arrived at East Lake for the season-ending tournament with the knowledge victory would see them crowned FedEx champion as well [...]
Finn’s rebirth gains pace with England central deal September 11, 2014 FORGOTTEN seamer Steven Finn will hope to rekindle his international credentials in the forthcoming year after the Middlesex paceman was included among the list of players to receive a central contract. Finn was ditched from the England picture after being deemed unselectable following a nightmare Ashes tour last winter and was relegated to a season [...]
Hull City placed on transfer list September 11, 2014 OWNER Assem Allam revealed yesterday that he put Hull City up for the sale following the Football Association’s decision to block a planned name change in April. The Egyptian businessman confirmed the club was put on the market five months ago after his bid to re-name the team Hull Tigers was dismissed.
Courtois seals new Blues deal September 11, 2014 CHELSEA stopper Thibaut Courtois has enhanced his grip on the No1 jersey at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract. The 22-year-old ousted Petr Cech and has started the season as Jose Mourinho’s first choice keeper after spending three seasons on loan in Spain with Atletico Madrid.
Pistorius to learn fate as murder charge quashed September 11, 2014 PARALYMPIC champion Oscar Pistorius will discover today whether he is guilty of manslaughter after Judge Thokozile Masipa yesterday cleared the South African of murder. Judge Masipa declared prosecutors had failed to prove that Pistorius had deliberately intended to kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year but concluded the 27-year-old had acted in [...]
Welbeck ready to prove Van Gaal was wrong September 11, 2014 STRIKER Danny Welbeck insists he is straining at the leash to occupy the centre ground and escape the shackles of an unselfish past when Arsenal host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Emirates tomorrow. The 23-year-old has endured consistent flack for an indifferent goalscoring record during his time at former club Manchester United [...]
Rodgers fumes over Sturridge injury setback September 11, 2014 DISGRUNTLED Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant a clearer dialogue between club and country would have prevented the injury picked up by striker Daniel Sturridge while on national duty. Reds forward Sturridge sustained a thigh injury during England training last Friday after playing 88 minutes of the Three Lions’ dismal friendly with Norway at Wembley [...]
Mental strength vital for Sarries, claims Hodgson September 11, 2014 GLORY-HUNTING fly-half Charlie Hodgson believes mental fortitude can fuel his side’s silverware assault this season as Saracens prepare to lock horns with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop tonight. The 33-year-old is the Premiership’s highest-ever points scorer and he got the nod over England international Owen Farrell at last week’s London Double header as Saracens secured [...]