Kinnear resigns at Newcastle February 3, 2014 FOOTBALL: Newcastle United last night confirmed director of football Joe Kinnear had resigned with immediate effect. The club’s former manager did not make a permanent signing during his six months at St James’s Park, as the club failed to replace key midfielder Yohan Cabaye before the transfer window closed last Friday. A club statement said: [...]
Olympic champion Purchase retires February 3, 2014 ROWING: Olympic champion Zac Purchase announced his retirement yesterday. The 27-year-old won gold in the lightweight double sculls in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics, then followed up with a silver medal alongside Mark Hunter at London 2012.
McDermott wants Leeds stay February 3, 2014 FOOTBALL: Leeds manager Brian McDermott yesterday vowed to stay at the club despite a tumultuous weekend. On Friday, McDermott was “sacked” by the lawyer of prospective new owner Massimo Cellino, whose 75 per cent purchase of a stake in the club is incomplete. However, he was then contacted by existing owners, Gulf Finance House Capital, [...]
Radcliffe eyes marathon return February 3, 2014 ATHLETICS: Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe is eyeing a return to next year’s iconic 26.2-mile race in London. The 40-year-old, who last completed a marathon in Berlin in 2011, said: “I would love to finish my racing career on my terms.”
Premier League: Gunners go top yet boss defiant over panic buy February 2, 2014 AT EMIRATES STADIUM ARSENAL 2 vs CRYSTAL PALACE 0 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger watched his side reclaim top spot in the Premier League with another clinical home win yesterday, before coming out fighting over the bizarre loan signing of injured midfielder Kim Kallstrom. Wenger revealed that Arsenal will pay nothing for the Swedish international until [...]
Sport Comment: It’s official: ref Owens is the best February 2, 2014 TIME was when you’d leave a big match, turn to a mate and ask who the referee was, and nobody would have a clue. They were facilitators, not the most important name on the team sheet. The cult of the celebrity official is one of the scourges of modern sport. When did anyone ever buy [...]
Playing well mattered more than winning, says Lancaster February 2, 2014 ENGLAND rugby coach Stuart Lancaster insists the encouraging nature of his side’s performance in Saturday’s Six Nations opener in France more than made up for a cruel late 26-24 defeat. Replacement Gael Fickou’s last-gasp try broke English hearts after the visitors had recovered from two Yoann Huget scores to lead 24-19, thanks to tries from [...]
Murray sends GB into Davis Cup quarters February 2, 2014 GREAT Britain are through to the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup for the first time since 1986 after Wimbledon champion Andy Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-1, 6-3 in San Diego late last night. The four-set victory gave the team a 3-1 win against the US, meaning they now face Italy, who [...]
Giles targets England top job February 2, 2014 CRICKET: England limited-overs coach Ashley Giles has confirmed he wants to replace Andy Flower, who quit as Test boss on Friday. Giles, whose Twenty20 side suffered a crushing 84-run loss to Australia in the final match of a horrific tour, said: “I’d be very interested. I’m sure I’ll be applying.” Former South Africa coach Gary [...]
Gallacher defends Dubai title February 2, 2014 GOLF: Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher recovered from a wobble to retain his Dubai Desert Classic title yesterday. Gallacher, who led Rory McIlroy by two shots overnight, made four early bogeys but finished 16 under par, one ahead of Argentinian Emiliano Grillo.