Wyles targets end to Sarries’ Euro suffering April 24, 2014 SARACENS full-back Chris Wyles hopes European heartache suffered in the past two seasons will inspire his side to win tomorrow’s Heineken Cup semi-final with Clermont Auvergne. Defeat to the same opposition in the 2012 quarter-finals was followed by a 24-12 loss to Toulon in last year’s semi-final at Twickenham. Wyles said: “We’ve moved on as [...]
Moyes tipped for comeback April 24, 2014 EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez believes predecessor David Moyes will make a swift return to management. Moyes was sacked by Manchester United earlier this week after a strenuous 10 months in charge, but has emerged as a possible candidate for the anticipated vacancy at Tottenham next season. Martinez said: “I am sure he will be ready [...]
Benfica establish Euro advantage April 24, 2014 THREE-TIME Europa League winners Juventus lost 2-1 to Benfica in last night’s semi-final first leg. Former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez cancelled out Ezequiel Garay’s second-minute goal for the home side. But Lima came off the bench to hit a late winner. In the other last-four clash, Sevilla beat Valencia 2-0 with two goals in the [...]
25 April on this day… April 24, 2014 1992: GARY Lineker made his last White Hart Lane appearance for Tottenham in a 3-3 draw with Everton before heading to Japan. Lineker (far right) is pictured with (l-r) chairman Alan Sugar, Paul Gascoigne and chief executive Terry Venables. Gazza’s transfer to Lazio had been agreed a year earlier, but he spent the entire season out [...]
Froch-Groves tickets on sale in May April 24, 2014 BOXING: An additional 20,000 tickets for Carl Froch and George Groves’ super-middleweight clash at Wembley Stadium will go on sale on 1 May. The British duo’s bout on 31 May is set to attract the biggest post-war crowd after the original 60,000 allocation sold out in an hour. Tickets are priced from £30-£100.
O’Sullivan trailing overnight April 24, 2014 SNOOKER: Reigning world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan resumes his second round match with Joe Perry this afternoon trailing 5-3, while Mark Selby leads Ali Carter 5-3. World No1 Neil Robertson beat Robbie Williams 10-2 in his first round match and Dominic Dale saw off Mark Davis 10-5.
Champions-elect to edge closer to title April 24, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON AND BILL ESDAILE PREVIEW THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND’S FOOTBALL AND RACING ACTION LIVERPOOL are now as short as 1/5 with Star Sports to lift their first Premier League trophy but defeat against Chelsea on Sunday would blow the title chase wide open. The Blues, 33/1-shots, would still need snookers after a win [...]
Same Difference can go one better in Sandown’s bet365 Gold Cup April 24, 2014 THE CURTAIN comes down on another jumps season at Sandown Park tomorrow afternoon and it’s as you were with AP McCoy and Paul Nicholls picking up the champion jockey and trainer awards. McCoy will take home his 19th straight championship trophy tomorrow – one of the most remarkable achievements ever in sport. Nicholls relinquished the [...]
Europe spurs British car boom April 23, 2014 British car production rose 12 per cent in March, with output accelerating to meet rising demand in Europe. In the year so far, output is up 2.9 per cent on a year ago, and manufacturers are hopeful that recent strong sales on the Continent will firm up further this year. “As new models are launched [...]
United’s next boss may face restriction on spending plans April 23, 2014 MANCHESTER United’s next manager could face immediate restrictions on his transfer plans as the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League threatens to restrict their ability to increase the wage bill. New Premier League financial fair play (FFP) rules state that clubs may only increase their salary costs by £4m per season, plus an [...]