Hammers sweating on defensive trio November 21, 2013 FOOTBALL: West Ham have injury concerns over defenders James Collins, Joey O’Brien and Razvan Rat for tomorrow’s visit of Chelsea. Centre-back Winston Reid is also out. Manager Sam Allardyce said: “Any injury comes at a bad time, especially when it happens to your international players, because they are generally your first team players.” Meanwhile, Chelsea [...]
Murray’s injury comeback delayed November 21, 2013 TENNIS: An exhibition event in Barbados, due to feature Britain’s Andy Murray, has been cancelled. The Dream Cup was due to begin on 28 November, but tournament organisers were forced to cancel after failing to find a replacement for injured Richard Gasquet.
Reds to come unstuck against Toffees in Merseyside derby November 21, 2013 BEN CLEMINSON AND BILL ESDAILE WITH THE BEST FOOTBALL AND RACING BETS THIS WEEKEND THE CLICHÉ that football is a game of two halves couldn’t ring any truer for Liverpool fans ahead of a visit to Goodison Park for the Merseyside derby tomorrow lunchtime. Brendan Rodgers might be presiding over the best Reds start to [...]
Bobs Worth has to be the call in top class renewal of the Betfair Chase November 21, 2013 MESSRS Henderson and Nicholls normally dominate all the big races at this time of year, but both trainers have had some disappointments in the past couple of weeks. It could be all about to change though, as the two powerhouse stables have the top two in the market for tomorrow’s Betfair Chase (3.00pm) and it’s [...]
Hungry for more? You will be November 21, 2013 FILM HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Cert 12a | By Simon Thomson Three Stars THE HUNGER Games: Catching Fire is a story of survival and defiance in a dystopian future, where children are forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of a ruling class, which uses the spectacle to hold the masses in fearful [...]
Orient given hope in bid for Olympic Stadium use November 20, 2013 OLYMPIC Stadium chiefs have opened the door for Leyton Orient to host matches at the east London venue but reiterated their opposition to the League One football club formally sharing with West Ham. Legacy boss Dennis Hone has agreed to meet Orient chairman Barry Hearn to discuss the possibility of them playing “occasional” fixtures at [...]
England and Australia renew hostilities November 20, 2013 ENGLAND began their quest to win a fourth consecutive Ashes series for the first time since 1890 when the first Test began this morning at The Gabba in Brisbane. Captain Alastair Cook named wicketkeeper Matt Prior in his team, despite concerns over a torn calf muscle, as well as seam bowler Chris Tremlett. Meanwhile, batsman Kevin [...]
Palace hope to land Pulis by the weekend November 20, 2013 CRYSTAL Palace have reopened negotiations with former Stoke boss Tony Pulis in the hope of sealing his appointment as manager before Saturday’s trip to Hull. The Premier League’s bottom club initially contacted Pulis following Ian Holloway’s departure last month, but baulked at his wage demands and desire for financial backing in the transfer window. A [...]
Clarke wants technology to help referees November 20, 2013 WEST Brom manager Steve Clarke wants technology to be made available to assist officials and has revealed referees’ chief Mike Riley telephoned him to apologise for the decision to award a last-minute penalty against them in a recent 2-2 draw with Chelsea. The Baggies were moments away from inflicting the Blues’ first ever home league [...]
Broncos set for administration November 20, 2013 THE FUTURE of Super League side London Broncos was plunged into doubt last night after confirming their intention to appoint an administrator. The Broncos, who have competed in every Super League season since its inception in 1996, are homeless, following their decision to leave Twickenham Stoop, and have just five players in their current squad. [...]