Lampard looks set to remain a Blue after club’s U-turn on deal February 7, 2013 CHELSEA and England midfielder Frank Lampard’s 12-year association with the club could be set for a surprise extension after Blues chiefs changed their mind about offering him a new contract. Lampard had been expected to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer when his current deal expires, but Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is believed to have [...]
Quins still bear Wasps scars as rematch looms February 7, 2013 HARLEQUINS centre Matt Hopper insists they have learned the lessons of a dramatic opening day victory ahead of tomorrow’s return Aviva Premiership clash with Wasps. Leaders Quins were shocked by their London rivals in the season’s curtain raiser at Twickenham, falling 40-13 behind before an astonishing comeback saw them snatch a 42-40 win. “We know [...]
Wales without Warburton in Paris February 7, 2013 WALES will be without inspirational captain Sam Warburton for tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations trip to France after the flanker failed to recover from a shoulder injury. Justin Tipuric replaces Warburton, while Ryan Jones returns to lead the side.
League rejects new Pompey bid February 7, 2013 FOOTBALL: Portsmouth face being kicked out of the Football League if a new bid for the club from takeover broker Keith Harris succeeds. The Football League said it would only renew the club’s membership if the Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust bought and took them out of administration by the end of the season.
GB women enjoy perfect start February 7, 2013 TENNIS: Great Britain thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0 in their opening Fed Cup Euro/Africa Group I tie yesterday. Heather Watson and Anne Keothavong won singles matches before Laura Robson and Johanna Konta won the doubles.
Ronaldo Des Mottes and Village Vic the value in Betfair Hurdle February 7, 2013 TOMORROW’S Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (3.00pm) seems to revolve around Nicky Henderson’s My Tent Or Yours. With the stable losing Champion Hurdle contender Darlan in a tragic fall at Doncaster on Monday, it would be great to see AP McCoy, who was on board Darlan when he upturned at the last, and owner JP McManus [...]
Blue square bet winter carnival February 7, 2013 We had some thrilling finishes in last week’s Blue Square Bet Sprint Series and we’re really building up a head of steam with the Grand Final just two weeks away. Luke Morris returns to Lingfield Park Racecourse tomorrow having had to sit out all but one of the rounds so far through suspension. We rate [...]
Red Rose can build on fine form by passing Dublin test February 7, 2013 ENGLAND meet Ireland at the Aviva Stadium for the second round of Six Nations matches after a memorable opening weekend that featured an impressive defeat of Scotland by the Red Rose and another significant step forward for Italian rugby as they edged out France. Stuart Lancaster’s decision to trust a number of younger players was [...]
Spurs and Man United in tough home ties February 7, 2013 HAVING had a frustrating few months with a leaky defence, it’s now in attack that Tottenham find themselves struggling. Spurs are likely to line up tomorrow lunchtime without a recognised striker on the pitch. Jermain Defoe is ruled out through injury and Emmanuel Adebayor has just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. No one [...]
The Road to Cheltenham February 7, 2013 WWW.STARSPORTSBET.CO.UK 08000 521 321 PLENTY of races at this year’s Cheltenham Festival have a far more open feel to them than usual. The markets for the Gold Cup and World Hurdle currently resemble handicaps, while the Neptune Novices Hurdle is shaping up to be one of the races of the week. One race that doesn’t [...]