Haggas set to end Derby exile after Our Channel’s trial victory April 23, 2014 TRAINER William Haggas’s 18-year wait for a second bite at the Investec Derby is over after Our Channel, ridden by Ryan Moore, earned a place in the line-up with victory in yesterday’s Epsom trial. Haggas’s only previous Derby runner, Shaamit, won the 1996 race and his latest hope, owned by Abdulla Al Mansoori, held on [...]
Barca’s transfer reprieve offers Man City FFP lift April 23, 2014 MANCHESTER City could look to leverage Fifa’s decision to suspend Barcelona’s transfer ban to delay any punishment they incur for possible breaches of European financial fair play (FFP) rules, experts say. Barca had their freeze on buying and selling players lifted temporarily yesterday, meaning they will be free to trade this summer, after football’s world [...]
Mourinho, Faria and Ramires to answer FA misconduct charges April 23, 2014 THE FOOTBALL Association yesterday hit Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho with his second misconduct charge of the month, while assistant manager Rui Faria and midfielder Ramires are also set to feel the governing body’s wrath. Mourinho “questioned the integrity” of referees’ chief Mike Riley and match official Mike Dean following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, Faria [...]
Liverpool unveil expansion plans April 23, 2014 PREMIER League leaders Liverpool yesterday announced plans to expand the capacity at their Anfield home to 59,000. Public consultation is scheduled this week on plans to redevelop the Anfield Road and Main Stands. Liverpool intend to submit their planning application to the city council during the summer in the hope work can begin next year, [...]
Januzaj rejects England April 23, 2014 ENGLAND’S hopes of enticing Manchester United prodigy Adnan Januzaj to represent them failed yesterday when he chose to play for Belgium. The Brussels-born winger, 19, was also courted by Kosovo and Albania, his parents’ nationalities, and could now play at this summer’s World Cup.
Champions League: Real urged to attack in Munich despite semi-final advantage April 23, 2014 REAL MADRID 1 BAYERN MUNICH 0 REAL Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes his team cannot afford to rest on their one-goal advantage in Munich next week if they are to reach the Champions League final. A first-half goal from Karim Benzema decided last night’s semi-final first leg at the Bernabeu, but Ramos wants his team [...]
I couldn’t snub England call, says Farbrace April 23, 2014 ENGLAND’S new assistant coach Paul Farbrace admitted patriotism made the England and Wales Cricket Board’s job offer too good to resist, following confirmation of his appointment yesterday. The 46-year-old was just three months into the lead coaching role with Sri Lanka where he helped deliver the World Twenty20 trophy, but was released from his contract [...]
Hendry could return to Crucible April 23, 2014 SNOOKER: Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry could be tempted out of retirement, after governing body chief Barry Hearn announced changes to next year’s tournament at the Crucible. An expansion from 128 to 144 players will see all former world champions invited to play in the qualifying rounds with additional spots filled by players from emerging [...]
Wasps seal deal for Jackson April 23, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson is set to join London Wasps next season. The 26-year-old has won 23 internationals caps and is to leave Glasgow Warriors after six years. Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said: “He will add to the quality pool of No10s we already have. Competition will be very strong.”
Armitstead retains World Cup lead April 23, 2014 CYCLING: Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead retained her Road World Cup lead yesterday, finishing second in the Fleche Wallone race in Belgium. The 25-year-old leads Sweden’s Emma Johansson by 160 points with five races remaining.