U-turn on Fury retirement tweet November 20, 2013 BOXING: Retirement claims made by British heavyweight Tyson Fury on Twitter yesterday were later rubbished by promoter Mick Hennessy and the 6ft 9in boxer’s uncle and coach Peter Fury, with discussions underway for a bout against unbeaten American Deontay Wilder next year.
Kermode appointed tennis chief November 20, 2013 TENNIS: Britain’s Chris Kermode has been named executive chairman and president of the men’s ATP Tour. The 48-year-old will begin a three-year term on 1 January.
International Friendly: Hodgson looks on bright side November 19, 2013 England boss upbeat despite second home defeat in five days ENGLAND 0 vs GERMANY 1 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson insists his side’s future is bright despite last night’s loss to Germany inflicting their first consecutive home defeats for 36 years. Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker’s 39th-minute header proved enough for a second-string side who played within [...]
Ronaldo treble sends Portugal to World Cup November 19, 2013 A STUNNING hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo ensured World Cup qualification for Portugal at the expense of Sweden last night. Leading 1-0 from the first leg, Ronaldo fired in the opening goal of the qualification play-off on 50 minutes, but a quick-fire double from Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic levelled the tie on aggregate. Ronaldo then [...]
Cricket Comment: March of time lends extra edge to this series for England stars November 19, 2013 IT’S not quite the end of an era, but this Ashes series in Australia represents the end of a cycle that coach Andy Flower and selectors have long been gearing up for. A number of players who make up England’s spine are the wrong side of 30 and will know that this could be their [...]
Pietersen eyes goals beyond Ashes glory November 19, 2013 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has declared his intention to play on until 2016 as he prepares to win a 100th cap in tonight’s first Ashes Test. The 33-year-old had been tipped by some commentators to retire at the end of this series, following a succession of knee problems and a turbulent history with England’s cricket [...]
Favourite Invictus set for Gold Cup charge as race day looms November 19, 2013 TRAINER Alan King hopes Hennessy Gold Cup favourite Invictus can showcase his capability in this month’s big race at Newbury. The £175,000 showpiece will be the first time the colt has competed since winning the Grade Two Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase at Ascot in February 2012, after later straining a tendon ahead of the RSA Chase [...]
O’Shea future lies with Quins November 19, 2013 HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea, who has masterminded the most illustrious period the club has enjoyed in the professional era, has extended his contract until 2016. Since the 43-year-old’s arrival at Twickenham Stoop in 2010 Quins have won four trophies, including the Premiership title in 2012. O’Shea said: “I am very privileged to be [...]
Injured Joshua cancels fight November 19, 2013 BOXING: British heavyweight Anthony Joshua has been forced to pull out of Saturday’s fight against Hector Alfredo Avila with a bicep injury. The Olympic champion was scheduled to fight on the undercard of Carl Froch and George Groves’s meeting in Manchester. Joshua is hopeful of being fit to return to the ring against Dorian Darch [...]
England hit nine in record victory November 19, 2013 FOOTBALL: England Under-21s extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with a record 9-0 demolition of San Marino at Shrewsbury last night. Danny Ings and Raheem Sterling each bagged a brace, with Michael Keane, Tom Ince, James Ward-Prowse, Carl Jenkinson and Will Hughes also on target to keep England on top of their European Championship [...]