Marquez extends rankings lead October 13, 2013 MOTO GP: Spain’s Marc Marquez leads the world championship by 43 points with three races to go after finishing second at the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday. Compatriot Jorge Lorenzo, his nearest rival, came third, while Dani Pedrosa – also from Spain – won the race.
Blades stuck at bottom of table October 13, 2013 FOOTBALL: Manager-less Sheffield United are bottom of League One after losing 3-2 away to Coventry yesterday, in front of just 2,078 fans. Tranmere stay in the relegation zone, despite an unexpected 1-0 win at Bradford.
Wilshere ready to bounce back, insists Hodgson October 10, 2013 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson expects midfielder Jack Wilshere to overcome his week of off-field controversies and help his team qualify for the World Cup. Wilshere was heavily criticised after being pictured smoking on a night out in London last week and became embroiled in a Twitter row on Wednesday with cricketer Kevin Pietersen, following comments [...]
Rooney’s snub to Scotland October 10, 2013 STRIKER Wayne Rooney would not have won a single England cap had former Scotland manager Berti Vogts got his way. Vogts approached a then 16-year-old Rooney after taking charge in 2002 following an investigation into the former Everton striker’s heritage. But Vogts, now manager of Azerbaijan who play Northern Ireland tonight, was quickly rebuffed by [...]
Gerrard: Dyke needs patience October 10, 2013 ENGLAND skipper Steven Gerrard believes Football Association chairman Greg Dyke needs to be granted time to successfully boost the number of English players appearing in the Premier League. Dyke and his commission, which includes former England manager Glenn Hoddle, are discussing methods to try and safeguard the national team’s future. And Gerrard believes Dyke can [...]
Vettel still has much to prove October 10, 2013 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso believes it will only be possible to judge how good a Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel is once he has left Red Bull. Vettel can win his fourth straight world title in Japan this weekend should he triumph at Suzuka and Alonso places outside the top eight. But such is the strength [...]
Quins glad of European chance to wipe away Premiership blues October 10, 2013 HARLEQUINS’ scrum-half Karl Dickson hopes the Heineken Cup can prove to be a welcome distraction from their poor Aviva Premiership campaign. Quins’ focus turns to Europe for a fortnight with Pool Four clashes against the Scarlets this Saturday and last year’s runners-up Clermont the week after. And having lost three of their first five games [...]
Tendulkar set for final Test October 10, 2013 TEST cricket’s highest-ever run scorer Sachin Tendulkar will call time on his “dream” India career next month. The 41-year-old, who has scored 15,837 runs and is the only player to have scored 100 centuries in international cricket, will make his 200th and final Test appearance at home to West Indies. And Tendulkar admits it will [...]
Kane hits hat-trick in England win October 10, 2013 FOOTBALL: Tottenham striker Harry Kane bagged a hat-trick as England under-21s trounced 10-man San Marino 4-0 last night. Manchester United defender Michael Keane was also on target in Serravalle.
Fury in hot water after Twitter rant October 10, 2013 BOXING: The British Boxing Board of Control are preparing to take action against heavyweight Tyson Fury following a series of offensive Twitter comments aimed at David Haye, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko.