England hit by Hardaker exit November 4, 2013 ENGLAND have been hit by the withdrawal of full-back Zak Hardaker ahead of their final group game of the rugby league World Cup on Saturday. Hardaker chose to withdraw from the squad because he felt “unable to commit to the England Rugby League programme”. The decision was “due to personal issues”, England added. The move [...]
Winterstein treble aids Samoa November 4, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: A hat-trick from Antonio Winterstein helped Samoa to a 38-4 defeat of Papua New Guinea at Craven Park last night. Pita Godinet, Ben Roberts, Sauaso Sue and Suaia Matagi also ran in tries in the World Cup Group B clash. Papua New Guinea must beat holders New Zealand on Friday to avoid elimination, [...]
McCoy closes in on win milestone November 4, 2013 HORSE RACING: The 18-time champion jockey AP McCoy is two victories short of riding 4,000 winners, following wins at Kempton on Monday on favourites Captain Cutter and Foundation Man. The 39-year-old is booked for three rides today at Exeter.
Shelvey made to sweat on FA action November 4, 2013 FOOTBALL: The Football Association confirmed last night it is investigating a gesture from Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey aimed at Cardiff supporters during Sunday’s south Wales derby. Following a Swansea win over Cardiff in 1988 a group of Bluebirds fans were chased into the sea and are now subjected to “swim away” taunts, which Shelvey appeared [...]
Alonso fit to race in US Grand Prix November 4, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso has been passed fit to drive in the United States Grand Prix following his admission to hospital for a back injury suffered at the weekend’s race in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari said Alonso went to hospital as part of a “normal precautionary check” under guidelines set out by governing body [...]
Premier League: Tottenham go fourth after brave Lloris defies doctors November 3, 2013 EVERTON 0 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas praised the determination of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who defied medical advice to help secure his 11th clean sheet of the season at Goodison Park yesterday. The France captain needed four minutes of treatment after a heavy second-half collision with striker Romelu Lukaku left him unconscious [...]
There is no sporting comeback to rival Nadal’s, says Becker November 3, 2013 THE ASTONISHING rise from the verge of retirement to world No1 by Rafael Nadal following seven months out with a knee injury represents the greatest sporting comeback ever, according to six-time grand slam champion Boris Becker. Nadal, who begins his ATP World Tour Finals campaign this week, was sidelined by tendinitis following last year’s Wimbledon [...]
Robshaw calls on England to add to Australia scalp November 3, 2013 ENGLAND captain Chris Robshaw has called on his team to build on Saturday’s 20-13 victory over Australia and enjoy a clean sweep of autumn international triumphs. Robshaw scored England’s opening try at Twickenham as they recovered from a 13-6 half-time deficit to record their eighth win in nine matches. And with Argentina and New Zealand [...]
Sport Comment: An encouraging start, but could do better November 3, 2013 ROW L in the East Stand at Twickenham was not a good place to watch uninterrupted coverage of the England-Australia international on Saturday. And it’s doubtful if many of the rows from B to Z were much better. For those who don’t attend rugby matches, it may come as a shock that you can buy [...]
No excuses for loss, says Cech November 3, 2013 CHELSEA goalkeeper Petr Cech insists there can be no excuses for the Premier League title hopefuls’ surprise 2-0 away defeat at Newcastle on Saturday. Strong winds and rain made for tough conditions at St James’ Park, yet Cech said it should have been possible to break down the hosts. “Apart from the wind, we can’t [...]