Wheldon work saved Franchitti October 8, 2013 INDYCAR racer Dario Franchitti, who fractured his spine at the Houston Grand Prix, avoided further injury thanks to modifications championed by former team-mate Dan Wheldon. Wheldon was killed two years ago in a crash at the Las Vegas Indy 300, but had been working on designs for a reinforced chassis in all cars, named DW12 [...]
Hamilton retracts claims Vettel’s success is a turn-off for F1 fans October 8, 2013 BRITISH driver Lewis Hamilton has backtracked on claims the dominance of world championship leader Sebastian Vettel is sending Formula One fans to sleep. Vettel won his fourth consecutive Grand Prix in Korea on Sunday and can win his fourth straight world title in Japan this weekend. Hamilton, who finished fifth in Yeongam, said the Red [...]
Westwood’s World Cup reprieve October 8, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: Forward Ben Westwood will be available for England’s World Cup opening match. He will serve a one-game ban for punching an opponent in Saturday’s Super League grand final and will miss England’s warm-up match with Italy.
Wembley to stage extra NFL game October 8, 2013 AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Wembley Stadium will stage three regular season National Football League matches in 2014.
Robson bows out of Japan Open October 8, 2013 TENNIS: British No1 Laura Robson suffered a first round exit at the Japan Open, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Kimiko Date-Krumm.
Cole to miss crunch World Cup qualifier with rib injury October 7, 2013 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson must prepare his side for their most important qualifying matches in six years without their joint-most experienced squad member Ashley Cole, who was forced to withdraw last night because of a rib problem. Cole, winner of 105 international caps, underwent a scan yesterday on the injury suffered during the second-half of [...]
England Januzaj bid doubtful due to British pact October 7, 2013 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson’s controversial attempts to woo Belgian-born Manchester United prospect Adnan Januzaj look doomed to failure almost before they have begun. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder yesterday turned down a senior call-up from Belgium, according to reports from his homeland, while his ancestry means he is also eligible to play for Albania, Serbia and [...]
Good travellers Montenegro eye famous giant-killing at Wembley October 7, 2013 MONTENEGRO manager Branko Brnovic has warned England that his team are on the brink of springing one of the great qualifying shocks and reaching the country’s first ever World Cup. Brnovic’s team can put a huge dent in English hopes of reaching next summer’s finals in Brazil by securing a draw or a win at [...]
Spurs suffer mental block October 7, 2013 TOTTENHAM midfielder Mousa Dembele has told his team-mates they must be better mentally prepared for games against “small” teams or risk missing out on Champions League qualification. Spurs lost 3-0 to London rivals West Ham, in the relegation zone ahead of kick-off, on Sunday. And Dembele believes taking teams for granted will damage their chances [...]
Golf Comment: Seve Trophy fun and a vital stepping stone for players on way to Ryder Cup October 7, 2013 I’M OFTEN asked whether today’s golfers have as much fun on the tours as we used to. I usually reply that I don’t know, but having spent the last few days with a fantastic bunch of players at the Seve Trophy I can report that the answer is an emphatic yes. Putting the result to [...]