Golf Comment: Big names shape up for US Open June 2, 2014 HIDEKI Matsuyama and Thongchai Jaidee made the golf headlines with wins at the weekend but just beneath the surface there were signs that the big names are shaping up for the US Open. Next week’s Major at Pinehurst is followed not long after by the Open at Hoylake and the US PGA at Valhalla, so [...]
Clegg joins calls for fresh vote to stage 2022 cup June 2, 2014 DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg has joined the clamour for a re-run of the vote to stage the 2022 World Cup if claims that Qatar’s winning bid was aided by bribes are proved true. Clegg’s demand came after the Sunday Times reported it had uncovered millions of emails alleging illicit payments, and on the day [...]
Murray relishing last-eight clash against French favourite Monfils June 2, 2014 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray anticipates a thrilling French Open quarter-final with home favourite Gael Monfils tomorrow after sweeping past fourth round opponent Fernando Verdasco in straight sets. Murray, who has never been beyond the last-four at Roland Garros, admitted to feeling some tiredness after playing for a third straight day, before seeing off No24 seed [...]
Moores tells top order to shine June 2, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Peter Moores has challenged captain Alastair Cook and his fellow top order batsmen to seal a one-day international series win against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston today. All-rounder Chris Jordan has shone with both bat and ball, while there have been notable contributions late in innings too from Jos Buttler and Gary Ballance, [...]
England expand tour squad June 2, 2014 UNCAPPED props Alex Waller and Kyle Sinckler will bid to fill the void created by an injury to Mako Vunipola after joining England’s tour of New Zealand along with 14 others. Waller scored in the last minute of Northampton’s Premiership final win on Saturday, while Sinckler makes the step up from the England XV that [...]
Romsdal given late Derby entry June 2, 2014 JOHN Gosden-trained three-year-old Romsdal has been handed a late entry for Saturday’s Investec Derby. Connections forked out £75,000 to supplement the colt for the Epsom Classic, for which he was one of 17 remaining at the latest declaration stage yesterday. Romsdal was beaten by Orchestra, one of four Aidan O’Brien-trained horses set to contest the [...]
Mallinder extends Saints stay June 2, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has agreed a five-year contract extension with the Aviva Premiership champions. Following his appointment in 2007, Mallinder guided Saints to promotion from the Championship and has since secured one LV= Cup and two Amlin Challenge Cups.
Keane pulls out of Celtic race June 2, 2014 FOOTBALL: Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane is set to remain Republic of Ireland assistant boss after asking not to be considered for the managerial position at Celtic. Ireland boss Martin O’Neill said last week that Celtic had spoken to Keane.
Leaders Middlesex struggling June 2, 2014 CRICKET: Division One leaders Middlesex trail Durham by 499 runs at the end of day two of their County Championship match. Scott Borthwick was eventually dismissed by Toby Roland Jones (5-103) for 216 as Durham declared on 568-9, but Middlesex were left reeling on 69-4 at the close.
England secure World Cup win June 2, 2014 HOCKEY: England’s men secured their first win of the World Cup yesterday, beating India 2-1 with a last minute goal from Simon Mantell. Mark Gleghorne’s first-half opener was cancelled out by Dharamvir Singh. England lie third in Pool A.