Anchors away: Golf to ban putt November 28, 2012 GOLF’S ruling organisations have proposed anchored putting be banned from all competitions by 2016, in what would be the biggest shake-up to the sport in decades. The new rules proposed by the Royal and Ancient Club and United States Golf Association would permit the use of long-handed putters, such as the broom handle or belly [...]
Protest threat to Vettel title November 28, 2012 FORMULA One team Ferrari are considering a protest over an illegal overtake by Sebastian Vettel during Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, which could see his World Championship title handed to Fernando Alonso. Ferrari’s Alonso lost to the German by just three points after finishing second at Interlagos, with Red Bull’s Vettel sixth. His team are studying [...]
Williams axe Senna for test driver November 28, 2012 FORMULA ONE: Williams have confirmed that Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas will replace Bruno Senna next season. The 23-year-old, who worked as test driver for Williams last year, will partner Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado.
Mourinho is best paid manager November 28, 2012 FOOTBALL: Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho’s £12.3m salary makes him the best paid in the world, according to a Brazilian survey. Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is fourth on £7.6m, with Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger fifth on £7.5m. Harry Redknapp’s appointment at QPR puts him in fourteenth spot, with a yearly pay packet of £3.2m.
Gritty draw lifts Harry’s QPR hopes November 27, 2012 SUNDERLAND 0 vs QUEENS PARK RANGERS 0 QUEENS Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp insists the toughest challenge of his career looks a fraction less trying after inspiring the Premier League’s basement club to a battling draw in his first match in charge last night. Goalkeeper Rob Green’s outstanding reaction save to thwart a Steven Fletcher [...]
Red Rose has wilted, says All Black Carter November 27, 2012 NEW Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has fanned the flames ahead of their clash with England on Saturday, insisting they are no longer good enough to challenge the southern hemisphere sides. Stuart Lancaster’s side have lost close Tests to Australia and South Africa in the past fortnight during a frustrating autumn series, whereas New Zealand remain [...]
Broad feels pressure from fit-again Finn in battle of pacemen November 27, 2012 STRUGGLING paceman Stuart Broad is facing a fight to keep his place for the third Test against India next week, but England bowling coach David Saker has vowed to help him rediscover his form. Broad, who has been hampered by a heel injury and a virus during the current tour, has taken no wickets for [...]
Series win would equal Ashes in Australia November 27, 2012 CRICKET fans who got up early enough to catch England’s fantastic second Test demolition of India over the last few days got a treat, and the good news is that the best may be yet to come. So emphatic was the victory in Mumbai that all momentum has swung behind England, and there is no [...]
Soaring fees make Wenger wary about January spree November 27, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger insists it would cost him £60m to bow to mounting pressure from fans and splash out on a world-class player in January. An estimated transfer kitty of £50m has been topped up by the £150m sponsorship deal the club signed with airline Emirates last week. But Wenger has refused to commit [...]
Benteke rises to rescue Villa November 27, 2012 ASTON VILLA 1 vs READING 0 ASTON Villa striker Christian Benteke’s late header secured three points and lifted them out of the relegation zone. The Belgian headed the winner from a corner on 80 minutes to score his fifth of the season for Villa, who left Darren Bent out of the squad for the second [...]