England to give youth a chance as Ashton and Youngs are axed January 28, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster felt the form of his young players was too good to ignore after axing experienced pair Chris Ashton and Ben Youngs last night from his 26-man squad to travel to France for Saturday’s Six Nations opener. Uncapped backs Luther Burrell, George Ford, Jack Nowell and Anthony Watson are included ahead [...]
Premier League: Liverpool to strengthen further after derby glory January 28, 2014 LIVERPOOL 4 vs EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers revealed last night he hoped to add a major last-minute signing to the team which romped to their biggest Merseyside derby victory since 1982. In a blistering display at Anfield last night, skipper Steven Gerrard opened the scoring, Daniel Sturridge netted twice in the first half, [...]
Bruce blasts ref in Palace defeat January 28, 2014 HULL boss Steve Bruce blasted referee Roger East last night after winger Jason Puncheon’s early goal condemned his 10 men to a 1-0 defeat and lifted Crystal Palace to 14th in the Premier League. Bruce was furious at being denied “two stonewall penalties” and the late sending off of goalkeeper Allan MacGregor. Puncheon netted from [...]
Newcastle held in fiery draw January 28, 2014 WASTEFUL finishing cost Newcastle all three points at Norwich last night, in a goalless contest that saw both sides finish with 10 men. The Magpies — poised to replace Paris Saint-Germain-bound Yohan Cabaye with Dutch forward Luuk de Jong — dominated but lost further ground on the top four. Striker Loic Remy hit the post [...]
England set for more power but global cricket overhaul diluted January 28, 2014 ENGLISH cricket remains on course for a larger slice of cash and greater influence at international level – but more extreme changes to the game’s future were watered down after a day of intensive bargaining yesterday. The International Cricket Council claimed “unanimous support” for plans to form a new executive committee, create a fund to [...]
Warburton on Wales’s bench January 28, 2014 WALES are set to start their RBS Six Nations title defence on Saturday with captain Sam Warburton named among the replacements as he continues to recuperate from a shoulder injury. Second-row Alun Wyn Jones instead leads the side against Italy at the Millennium Stadium, while Ospreys’ Justin Tipuric starts ahead of Warburton at open-side flanker. [...]
Mourinho: Title not our main goal January 28, 2014 FOOTBALL: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has again played down his hopes of winning the Premier League this season, insisting they are a work in progress. The Blues, who host West Ham tonight, are just one point off favourites Manchester City and in touch with leaders Arsenal. “Our main objective for this season is to build [...]
Sherwood plots Man City revenge January 28, 2014 FOOTBALL: Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes victory over title-chasing Manchester City tonight would replenish his squad’s missing confidence. “It would be huge belief if we came out of this with three points,” said Sherwood, whose predecessor Andre Villas-Boas was edged closer to the sack by a 6-0 drubbing by City in November. “The players would [...]
Vettel prays for Schumacher miracle January 28, 2014 FORMULA ONE: World champion Sebastian Vettel says it will be a “miracle” if Michael Schumacher makes a full recovery from the brain injury suffered while skiing last month. “We still don’t know what shape he will be in when he wakes up,” Vettel said of seven-time champion Schumacher, who is in an induced coma. “I [...]
Wenger contract deal is done, says Arsenal chief January 27, 2014 Gazidis ends doubts over coach’s future and reveals £150m kit deal with Puma ARSENAL chief executive Ivan Gazidis has sought to end speculation over Arsene Wenger’s future by declaring that the long-serving manager has agreed a new contract. Wenger, 64, is yet to sign a deal just months before his current £7.5m agreement expires in [...]