Feud won’t hit Clarke hopes, insists skipper September 29, 2014 VICTORIOUS Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley insists ill-feeling between him and would-be successor Darren Clarke will not affect his input into who should skipper Europe’s title defence in 2016. McGinley, who masterminded an emphatic defeat of the United States on Sunday at Gleneagles, is part of a five-man panel tasked with choosing his successor for [...]
Scrap B teams, fans urge Dyke September 29, 2014 LEADING football fans’ groups have stressed their opposition to Greg Dyke’s proposals for a league composed of big clubs’ B teams in face-to-face talks with the Football Association chairman. The Football Supporters’ Federation and Supporters Direct also rejected Dyke’s commission’s suggestion of strategic loan partnerships as “feeder clubs by the back door”. A joint statement [...]
Europe secure Ryder Cup glory September 28, 2014 Donaldson’s classy iron sinks USA as players heap praise on captain McGinley ECSTATIC Welsh rookie Jamie Donaldson acknowledged he produced the shot of a lifetime to ensure Europe steamrolled the United States 16½-11 ½ and secured a hat-trick of Ryder Cup successes at Gleneagles yesterday. The 38-year-old struck an exquisite approach shot to the 15th [...]
Chelsea mull relocating to Twickenham September 28, 2014 CHELSEA have held exploratory talks over a temporary move to Twickenham as the Premier League leaders look to expand the capacity of Stamford Bridge, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed. The Blues revealed their intention to overhaul their 41,837-capacity ground earlier this year, having been frustrated in attempts to relocate to a new stadium at [...]
Berahino enhances England bid as Baggies down hapless Clarets September 28, 2014 ENGLAND Under-21 forward Saido Berahino boosted his chances of a senior international call-up with two goals as West Brom cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over winless Burnley at The Hawthorns yesterday. Defender Craig Dawson opened the scoring before Berahino fired West Brom into the ascendency with two strikes either side of the interval as [...]
Arsenal’s pivotal week hit by injuries to Ramsey and Arteta September 28, 2014 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger admits he is sweating over a deepening injury crisis as his team prepare for a potentially pivotal week in which they face Galatasaray and Chelsea. Wenger saw Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta limp off in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against neighbours Tottenham, while fellow midfielder Jack Wilshere also needed lengthy treatment after [...]
Dolphins dispatch sorry Oakland Raiders to ignite NFL campaign September 28, 2014 QUARTERBACK Ryan Tannehill proved the star of the show as Miami Dolphins powered to a 38-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders in front of a sell-out crowd of 83, 436 at Wembley yesterday. In the first of three NFL contests to be staged at the national stadium this season, Tannehill scored two of his side’s [...]
O’Shea warning as Quins fall to defeat at Exeter September 28, 2014 FURIOUS Harlequins boss Conor O’Shea last night warned his players that their season is already at risk of collapse after they became only the second team to lose at Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership in 2014. Quins slipped to ninth in the table with four games gone as tries from Thomas Waldrom, Jack Yeandle and [...]
Tearful Murray ends 14-month trophy drought September 28, 2014 EMOTIONAL British No1 Andy Murray admitted needing a large slice of luck yesterday after a gritty victory at the Shenzhen Open landed his first title since last year’s landmark Wimbledon triumph. Murray had to save five match points in a second set tie-break before overcoming Spain’s Tommy Robredo 5-7, 7-6 (11-9), 6-1 in the final [...]
Kenya’s Kimetto smashes world marathon record by 26 seconds September 28, 2014 KENYA’S Dennis Kimetto delivered on his promise to attack the world record by assuming the mantle of the fastest marathon runner on the planet during the 41st edition of the Berlin spectacle yesterday. Pre-race favourite Kimetto became the first competitor to post a time under two hours and three minutes after forming part of a [...]