Unions relent but English clubs still set on rebel cup October 24, 2013 PREMIERSHIP Rugby chief Mark McCafferty has ruled out a compromise deal with Heineken Cup chiefs ERC despite the six unions involved in the row over the future of the European club game accepting his blueprint. Talks in Dublin ended yesterday with all unions agreeing on changes to the number of places available to the English, [...]
Legal threat jeopardises Indian Grand Prix October 24, 2013 INDIAN Grand Prix organisers are confident this weekend’s potential world championship decider will go ahead despite a tax row plunging the race into doubt just hours before the first practice session. The country’s supreme court yesterday agreed to hear a petition today arguing that the Formula One race should be called off because organisers owe [...]
Struggling Wasps ready to sting champions Leicester, warns Daly October 24, 2013 LONDON Wasps centre Elliot Daly believes Sunday’s visit of Aviva Premiership champions Leicester is the perfect chance to showcase their top-six credentials. Wasps are precariously placed second from bottom of the table, but Daly believes they are ready to kick-start their domestic campaign. He said: “We think we are a top-six team and hopefully this [...]
McIlroy form is ominous for the rest in Shanghai, says McDowell October 24, 2013 NORTHERN Ireland’s Graeme McDowell has tipped compatriot Rory McIlroy to continue his recent resurgence and win the BMW Masters in Shanghai following an under par opening round yesterday. Following last week’s second-place finish at the Korea Open, McIlroy went round in 71 to boost his hopes of breaking into the Race to Dubai top 60. And [...]
Clarke gives Australia Ashes boost October 24, 2013 CRICKET: Australia captain Michael Clarke is expected to overcome a back problem in time to take part in the first Ashes Test on 21 November. Clarke was left out of the squad’s current tour to India, but hopes to make his comeback for New South Wales on 6 November.
Klitschko to stand for president October 24, 2013 BOXING: World heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, 42, yesterday confirmed his intention to stand at the Ukrainian presidential election in 2015.
Free scoring sides set to light up the Bridge October 24, 2013 BEN CLEMINSON AND BILL ESDAILE WITH THE BEST FOOTBALL AND RACING BETS THIS WEEKEND SUCCESS in the Champions League is of paramount importance to both Jose Mourinho and Manuel Pellegrini, but clearly neither manager would turn their nose up at lifting the Premier League trophy in May. The bookmakers still have Manchester City as favourites, [...]
Pinzolo to end Godolphin’s topsy turvy season on a high October 24, 2013 DONCASTER hosts the final British Group One race of the season tomorrow when 11 runners line up for the Racing Post Trophy (3.50pm) over a mile. The first place to start has to be Aidan O’Brien who has won the race a record seven times. He saddles three runners and the once-raced Century is the [...]
Champions League: Toure rage as City Euro win is tainted by racist chants October 23, 2013 CSKA MOSCOW 1 vs MANCHESTER CITY 2 MANCHESTER City captain Yaya Toure urged European chiefs to throw the book at CSKA Moscow last night after he complained of racist abuse from the stands in yesterday’s Champions League victory in Russia. Two poacher’s finishes from Sergio Aguero, which took the Argentina striker’s tally to eight in [...]
Champions League: Moyes delight at in-shape Rooney’s top form October 23, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 1 vs REAL SOCIEDAD 0 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes believes hours of hard work on the training pitch is the secret to striker Wayne Rooney’s sparkling form for club and country. The 27-year-old has scored seven times in 13 games this term and contributed to the only goal at Old Trafford last [...]