Westwood says injured Woods wouldn’t have won the Masters April 7, 2014 ENGLAND’S Lee Westwood does not believe Tiger Woods’ absence from the Masters will be a boost to the field, doubting whether the world No1 would have won in Augusta anyway. Woods will miss the chance to end a six-year wait to win a major following back surgery. But Westwood, buoyed by his good form after [...]
F1 budget cap plans rejected April 7, 2014 PLANS to introduce a budget cap in Formula One next year have been quashed after leading teams voiced staunch opposition to the proposal, governing body president Jean Todt revealed yesterday. Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes, three of the six teams in the sport’s rule-defining strategy group, spend in excess of £200m a year and rejected [...]
Chelsea players told to adopt winning smiles April 7, 2014 CHELSEA boss Jose Mourinho has told his players to embrace the challenge of overturning Paris Saint-Germain’s two-goal advantage to reach the Champions League semi-finals tonight. Following the Blues’ 3-1 first-leg defeat in Paris last week, Mourinho voiced concerns about whether his team were capable of scoring the goals required at Stamford Bridge to win their [...]
Norwich feel fans support Hughton axe April 7, 2014 THE MAJORITY of Norwich fans back the decision to replace manager Chris Hughton with youth team coach Neil Adams, according to chief executive David McNally. The Canaries relieved Hughton of his duties on Sunday with the club 17th in the Premier League and five points clear of the relegation zone with five matches to play. [...]
Golf Comment: Garcia ready to end European Masters drought April 7, 2014 THE MASTERS can be devilishly difficult as a player and predicting a winner at Augusta isn’t easy either, with no shortage of candidates in with a chance of donning the green jacket on Sunday night. A muscle injury had clouded three-time winner Phil Mickelson’s hopes, but he eased those concerns by completing all four rounds [...]
Hull fans’ vote is “meaningless” April 7, 2014 FOOTBALL: Hull fans’ group City Till We Die yesterday branded a vote in favour of changing the club’s name as “meaningless”. Season-ticket holders were asked to vote “yes to Hull Tigers with the Allam family continuing to lead the club” or “no to Hull Tigers”. Of the 5,874 that voted, 2,565 approved the change, 2,517 [...]
Ill Cavendish to miss third race April 7, 2014 CYCLING: Britain’s Mark Cavendish is to miss his third consecutive race due to flu, having pulled out of tomorrow’s Grand Prix de l’Escaut in Belgium. Team Sky’s Richie Porte will be absent from next month’s Giro d’Italia in order to concentrate on preparation for the Tour de France.
New deals for Root and Onions April 7, 2014 CRICKET: England batsman Joe Root yesterday signed a contract extension to stay with Yorkshire until 2016. The 23-year-old is currently sidelined with a fractured thumb. Bowler Graham Onions, meanwhile, has signed a new two-year contract with County Champions Durham.
Why the NPFL is the best thing to happen to CrossFit yet April 7, 2014 CrossFit, the fitness craze that's seen rapid growth first in Santa Cruz, California, then the rest of the world, finally has some competition of its own. Right now it's sometimes difficult to follow some of the CrossFit frenetic workouts out there – usually some combination of weightlifting and gymnastics – unless you're already clued in [...]
Premier League: Pressure on City as Reds return to top April 6, 2014 AT UPTON PARK WEST HAM UNITED 1 LIVERPOOL 2 BUOYANT Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects his table-topping team to adopt a fearless approach when title rivals Manchester City visit Anfield next weekend. Two penalties from captain Steven Gerrard yesterday was enough to down West Ham – who netted contentiously through Guy Demel – and earn [...]