Cole says his England days are over after World Cup omission May 11, 2014 CHELSEA defender Ashley Cole last night called time on his international career after being told by England boss Roy Hodgson that he will not be included in the 23-man World Cup squad. Hodgson will reveal the squad that he intends on taking to Brazil, plus seven standby players, today at 2pm. It is believed that [...]
Hamilton top but not satisfied yet May 11, 2014 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton stormed to the top of the Formula One drivers’ championship by winning his fourth straight race yesterday, but insists that he “struggled” with his Mercedes and can still get more from the car. Hamilton held off a late challenge from team-mate Nico Rosberg to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, with [...]
Harlequins boss plans Saracens play-off upset May 11, 2014 HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea insists it will be their greatest ever achievement if his side go on to lift the Aviva Premiership trophy this season after they secured the final play-off spot. Mike Brown’s first-half score and 14 points from Nick Evans saw Quins secure a 19-16 win over Bath Rugby at the [...]
England miss out on fairytale as New Zealand clinch World Series May 11, 2014 ENGLAND beat Fiji to finish third in the Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham yesterday as they narrowly missed out on a fairytale ending to their HSBC World Series campaign. Defeat to Australia in the semi-finals cost the hosts the chance to repeat their pool stage victory over New Zealand, who won the event and clinched [...]
Vos claims Tour of Britain with final stage win May 11, 2014 LONDON 2012 Olympic champion Marianne Vos secured cycling’s inaugural Tour of Britain in style yesterday, winning a sprint finish to claim the race’s final stage. Vos pipped Italy’s Giorgia Bronzini and Dutch compatriot Amy Pieters to the line in Bury St Edmunds, and hailed the roadside support that helped her to victory. Hannah Barnes came [...]
Nadal warms up for French Open with victory on clay in Madrid May 11, 2014 WORLD No1 Rafael Nadal prepared for his defence of the French Open at the end of the month by winning yesterday’s Madrid Open. The victory came as a result of the match being cut short, however, after opponent Kei Nishikori was forced to retire with a back injury during the fourth set. The final scorecard [...]
Scudamore sorry for sexism row May 11, 2014 FOOTBALL: Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore yesterday apologised for sexist comments he made in emails that were revealed by his former personal assistant. “I accept the contents are inappropriate and apologise for any offence caused, particularly to the former employee. It was an error of judgment that I will not make again,” Scudamore said. [...]
Derby eye return to Premier League May 11, 2014 FOOTBALL: Derby County will discover tonight whether will face QPR or Wigan in the Championship play-off final, after beating Brighton 4-1 yesterday to complete a convincing 6-2 aggregate win. Goals from Will Hughes, Chris Martin, George Thorne and Jeff Hendrick assured the victory, before Kazenga Lua Lua got a late consolation for Brighton. Wigan visit [...]
Swift pipped at the post by Kittel May 11, 2014 CYCLING: Britain’s Ben Swift missed out on stage three of the Giro d’Italia in Dublin yesterday, losing by the width of a wheel to Germany’s Marcel Kittel. Swift, who rides for Team Sky, appeared set for victory until the final 20 yards of the race. Australia’s Michael Matthews maintains an overall lead going into stage [...]
Madeira Open hit by tragic death May 11, 2014 GOLF: The caddie of Scotland’s Alastair Forsyth’s died of a heart attack at the Madeira Open, it was confirmed last night. Iain McGregor was treated by medical staff but passed away on the final day of the tournament. “Everyone at the European Tour extends our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Iain at [...]