World Cup: Holland execute Van Gaal plan to secure top spot June 23, 2014 HOLLAND 2 CHILE 0 AUSTRALIA 0 SPAIN 3 HOLLAND coach Louis van Gaal savoured a well-executed gameplan after his side struck twice against Chile in the last quarter of an hour to qualify as group winners and set up a tie with Mexico. Both goals came from substitutes – Norwich midfielder Leroy Fer and PSV [...]
World Cup in brief June 23, 2014 Suarez feels unloved in England URUGUAY striker Luis Suarez fuelled speculation he could be set to leave Liverpool for Barcelona, by claiming he is not respected in England. Suarez, whose team will reach the knockout stages should they beat Italy tonight, told English journalists in Brazil: “I did not want to attack anybody. Some media [...]
England staring at historic series loss to Sri Lanka June 23, 2014 BATSMAN Ian Bell last night admitted England had been outclassed after a disastrous fourth day of the second Test left them on the cusp of an improbable and humiliating series defeat to Sri Lanka. First the tourists piled on the runs, captain Angelo Mathews leading the way with 160, as they set a victory target [...]
Golf Comment: Future looking bright for Neil as Wie finally lives up to star billing June 23, 2014 BRADLEY Neil may not be a name familiar to many readers but it might just be one to remember after he claimed the British Amateur Championship on Sunday. A 2&1 victory in the 36-hole final at Royal Portrush saw the 18-year-old become the youngest Scot ever to lift the trophy and only the second winner [...]
Italy v Uruguay spread betting June 23, 2014 IF ALL had gone to plan for England then we would be looking ahead to their final group game against Costa Rica. But since this afternoon’s clash is now a dead rubber, with Roy Hodgson’s men already eliminated, we’ll focus on Italy’s meeting with Uruguay, where it’s winner-takes-all and the spotlight will firmly be on [...]
Murray laps up cheers from Centre Court on way to first round win June 23, 2014 WIMBLEDON champion Andy Murray revealed his welcome from a packed Centre Court crowd ahead of yesterday’s first round victory over David Goffin was something to savour. The No3 seed received an ear-splitting ovation as he walked onto court and little over two hours later completed a 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 win. Murray said: “One of the [...]
Evans follows Wales pair to Bristol June 23, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Championship side Bristol have made Wales lock Ian Evans their 15th signing for next season. The deal sees the Ospreys player, who had been set for Toulon until a move fell through, follow his club and international colleagues Ryan Jones and Matthew Morgan to the ambitious second-tier outfit.
Celtic drawn against Reykjavik June 23, 2014 FOOTBALL: Scottish Premier League title-holders Celtic have been drawn to play Reykjavik in the second qualifying round for the European Champions League. The first leg, to be played on 15 or 16 July, is set to take place at Murrayfield as Celtic’s home Parkhead is being readied as a venue for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.
Treve targeting Arc defence June 23, 2014 HORSE RACING: Last year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Treve is winning her battle to be fit for this year’s race in October. The filly pulled muscles in her quarters when finishing a disappointing third in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot last week but is expected to make a racing comeback [...]
Out of Africa June 23, 2014 Ibrahim el-Salahi is finally being recognised as one of the great artists of the twentieth century At long last, galleries and collectors are beginning to recognise the modernist painters of Africa. Central London now has three contemporary African art galleries and last year Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui was awarded the Royal Academy’s Charles Wollaston award. [...]