Quins not scared of Sarries clash, says Turner-Hall May 15, 2014 HARLEQUINS centre Jordan Turner-Hall has dismissed the notion that his team’s defeat to Saracens at Wembley two months ago will weigh heavy on their shoulders in tomorrow’s Aviva Premiership semi-final. Following the 39-17 loss to their London rivals in front of almost 84,000 spectators, Quins stormed to five consecutive wins to snatch fourth place in [...]
Last chance for Giroud to convince Wenger he can remain his leading man May 15, 2014 ARSENAL striker Olivier Giroud has at times struggled to live up to the prolific standards of predecessors such as Robin van Persie, Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka and Ian Wright. The Frenchman’s performances since his arrival from Montpellier in June 2012 have been sporadically accomplished but never silenced the clamour for Arsene Wenger to sign an [...]
Spurs fans could cheer on Arsenal May 15, 2014 TOTTENHAM fans will have reason to cheer on Arsenal in tomorrow’s FA Cup final, as they hope to avoid starting the new season in July. Should Hull win at Wembley Spurs would enter the Europa League at the third qualifying round, set to begin on 31 July.
Murray happy to draw Nadal May 15, 2014 TENNIS: Britain’s Andy Murray is relishing the chance to play King of Clay Rafael Nadal ahead of the French Open in today’s Italian Open quarter-final. Murray beat Jurgen Melzer 7-6, 6-4 yesterday, while Nadal saw off Mikhail Youzhny 6-7, 6-2, 6-1. Murray said: “It will be a great match because I will see exactly where [...]
Head of FFP investigations dies May 15, 2014 FOOTBALL: Former Belgium prime minister Jean-Luc Dehaene has died aged 73. Dehaene was heading the Club Financial Control Body, who were investigating possible breaches of Uefa’s financial fair play rules.
Britain storm into European final May 15, 2014 GYMNASTICS: Great Britain shocked reigning European Champions Russia by qualifying for tomorrow’s team Artistic Gymnastics final in Bulgaria ahead of them. The five-strong squad topped the standings and are now bidding to win only Britain’s second ever European team medal following their combined effort to win silver in 2010.
King sent to prison for 18 months May 15, 2014 FOOTBALL: Former Watford striker Marlon King has been jailed for 18 months for dangerous driving. The 34-year-old has also been banned from driving for three years after pleading guilty at Nottingham Crown Court.
Arsenal set to end nine year trophy drought in FA Cup final May 15, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS THE FA CUP FINAL AND BILL ESDAILE CASTS HIS EYE OVER THE BEST OF THE RACING ARSENAL have a great chance to end their nine-year wait for a trophy when they take on Hull in the FA Cup final at Wembley tomorrow. Despite leading this season’s Premier League for 128 days – [...]
Olympic to give Hannon more Group race glory in Lockinge Stakes May 15, 2014 RICHARD Hannon couldn’t have wished for a better start to his training career when winning his first Classic within months of taking out his licence. And he could be celebrating a second Group One prize in the space of a few weeks in tomorrow’s JLT Lockinge Stakes (3.50pm) at Newbury. OLYMPIC GLORY, who will be [...]
Premier League broadcast cash table: Liverpool pip title winners Manchester City to top prize May 14, 2014 Liverpool banked the biggest share of the Premier League’s merit-linked broadcast cash pool this season despite finishing behind Manchester City in the final table. The Reds received £97.5m, the largest sum any club has ever been paid via the top flight’s central distributions and just under £1m more than recently crowned champions City. Similarly, Tottenham [...]