England set to welcome back centre Tuilagi February 26, 2014 ENGLAND centre Manu Tuilagi is poised to rejoin the squad next week following a chest injury, but coach Stuart Lancaster has played down his chances of featuring in the Six Nations title run-in. Tuilagi has not played since September due to a torn pectoral muscle that eventually needed surgery but is in contention to return [...]
Sherwood: Soldado’s time is now February 26, 2014 TOTTENHAM boss Tim Sherwood has challenged misfiring Roberto Soldado to fill the Jermain Defoe-sized hole at White Hart Lane, starting tonight against FC Dnipro. A hamstring injury leaves Defoe unavailable to help Spurs overturn a 1-0 deficit in their Europa League last-32 second leg, so the England striker will say farewell to supporters at half-time [...]
Trott targets return in April February 26, 2014 ENGLAND batsman Jonathan Trott is set for a return to the crease with county side Warwickshire in April with a view to restarting his international career. Trott, 32, returned home from England’s winter Ashes tour with a stress-related illness following the first Test in November. But chairman of Trott’s Warwickshire benefit committee Dennis Amiss said: [...]
Ticket row latest blow to United but club resist calls to axe Moyes February 26, 2014 MANCHESTER United were forced to defend their ticket policy last night after fans complained of being threatened with bans unless they bought seats for next month’s return leg against Olympiacos. Some season-ticket holders received messages warning they would be barred from the Premier League derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford on 25 March if [...]
Red Bull braced for crunch tests February 26, 2014 FORMULA ONE: Red Bull begin their final four days of pre-season testing in Bahrain today desperate to iron out issues with reliability and engine performance ahead next month’s opening Grand Prix of the season. Deputy managing director of engine supplier Renault, Rob White, said: “The gap to where we wanted to be at this stage [...]
Wembley Stadium sign EE deal February 26, 2014 FOOTBALL: Wembley Stadium agreed a six-year partnership with communications giant EE yesterday, though the name of the national stadium will not change. A statement said: “Wembley will benefit from multi-million pound investment in its technological infrastructure to offer the best possible sofa to seat experience.”
Farah in line for Laureus award February 26, 2014 ATHLETICS: Double World champion Mo Farah has been shortlisted for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award. English golfer Justin Rose is up for Breakthrough of the Year, following his US Open triumph. The awards ceremony is set to be held in Kuala Lumpur on 26 March.
Champions League: Boss Moyes left stunned by United’s Euro collapse February 25, 2014 OLYMPIACOS 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes admitted his shock at the abject performance which left his side on the brink of a Champions League exit last night. Goals from Alejandro Dominguez and Joel Campbell, on loan from Arsenal, decided the last-16 first leg tie, with United unable to test goalkeeper Roberto [...]
Cricket Comment: Young trio hold key for England February 25, 2014 CHANGE is in the air for the England team as they embark on their first series since the disastrous Ashes tour, and without stars such as Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook. The tour to the West Indies, comprising three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches, is being seen as a chance for England newcomers Moeen [...]
Picamoles axed for ref mockery February 25, 2014 FRANCE have dropped No8 Louis Picamoles for their next Six Nations match for mocking the referee – but recalled scrum-half Morgan Parra despite his red card for head-butting last weekend. Picamoles will sit out the trip to Scotland after sarcastically applauding when official Alain Rolland sent him to the sin bin in Friday’s defeat by [...]