Finn tipped to be stronger on England return July 29, 2013 AXED England bowler Steven Finn will benefit from his spell away from the scrutiny that comes with playing on the international stage, according to Middlesex director of cricket Angus Fraser. Finn, 24, was replaced in the England squad for this week’s third Ashes Test against Australia by Surrey’s Chris Tremlett, after struggling to perform in [...]
Moyes hopeful United fans are prepared to play waiting game July 29, 2013 MANCHESTER United manager David Moyes has pleaded for patience from the club’s fans when it comes to assessing his performance in the Old Trafford hot-seat next season. Moyes formally succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson less than a month ago and has endured indifferent fortunes on the pitch since, with just his second win in five pre-season [...]
Watson wants to mirror Murray’s success after changing her coach July 29, 2013 BRITISH No2 Heather Watson hopes a change of coach can spark similar success to that Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has enjoyed since teaming up with former world No1 Ivan Lendl last year. The 21-year-old has endured a difficult 2013, having missed two months of the tour with glandular fever, and was overtaken by compatriot Laura [...]
Golf Comment: All eyes on Mickelson’s bid for three triumphs in a row July 29, 2013 OPEN champion Phil Mickelson looks set to be the centre of attention once again this week when he returns to action at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational. The new world No2 is in red-hot form and aiming for a third consecutive victory, having also claimed the Scottish Open just days before his Muirfield triumph earlier this [...]
Birmingham plan pre-match tribute to former striker Benitez July 29, 2013 FORMER Birmingham striker Christian Benitez, 27, died suddenly yesterday after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest, just hours after making his debut in Qatar. Ecuador international Benitez was admitted to hospital with severe stomach pains after playing for El Jaish against Qatar Sport Club and died soon afterwards. Known affectionately as Chucho, Benitez scored four times in [...]
Meilutyte, 16, breaks world record July 29, 2013 SWIMMING: Teenager Ruta Meilutyte broke the 100m breaststroke world record in the World Championship semi-finals in Barcelona yesterday. The 16-year-old, who won gold for Lithuania at last year’s Olympics, lives and trains in Plymouth and clocked one minute 4.30 seconds. She said: “A gold medal would be a cherry on top of the ice cream.”
Harvey named new league chief July 29, 2013 FOOTBALL: Former Leeds chief executive Shaun Harvey, 43, will assume the same role at the Football League from 1 October.
The year’s most spectacular theatrical extravaganza July 28, 2013 THEATRE THE DROWNED MAN Temple Studios | By Steve Dinneen Five Stars Punchdrunk theatre company has been flying the flag for immersive theatre for over a decade, joining the likes of Shunt and Secret Cinema in dragging the genre from niche installations in trendy basements to marquee productions that charge £50 a ticket. Unlike some [...]
Where to Drink July 28, 2013 TOAST the arrival of the Royal Baby at one of London’s new bars and clubs. Ascend to the rarefied heights of Aqua Shard, where it’s claimed a generous amount of space for its standalone lounge bar. Situated in a three storey atrium with immense windows bathing the room in light, it’s the perfect place to [...]
Hamilton on title charge after historic Hungary win July 28, 2013 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton believes he is still in with a shot of winning the 2013 Formula One drivers’ world championship, after storming to his first Grand Prix victory of the season in Hungary yesterday. The Mercedes driver is a considerable 48 points behind Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, yet his historic victory at the Hungaroring, where [...]