Wonga readies Newcastle sponsorship deal October 7, 2012 SHORT-TERM lending company Wonga.com, led by Errol Damelin, is close to sealing a shirt sponsorship deal with Premier League football club Newcastle United that would see it replace Virgin Money from the start of the 2013-14 football season. Wonga, which already sponsors Championship side Blackpool United and Scottish outfit Hearts, is not interested in a [...]
Villas-Boas eyes Chelsea as bright start continues October 7, 2012 TOTTENHAM 2 vs ASTON VILLA 0 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas yesterday revealed his pleasure at the continuation of his side’s fine form but insisted he is yet to make a decision on who to make his first-choice goalkeeper. France international Hugo Lloris started his first Premier League match for Spurs on an afternoon when goals [...]
Who is sport’s most influential person? It’s a one-horse race October 7, 2012 A MID all the speculation about who will win the 2012 BBC sports personality and team awards, a major event took place yesterday that highlighted the potential need for another category in the end of year jamboree – the most influential sports star. Bradley Wiggins and the way he’s got us all dressing up in [...]
Victorious West Indies promise more to come October 7, 2012 WEST INDIES captain Darren Sammy and star batsman Marlon Samuels said the team must build on last night’s thrilling victory in the World Twenty20 final. Sammy’s men battled back from a terrible start to beat Sri Lanka by 36 runs in Colombo. Having reached 137-6, West Indies limited the home side to 101 all out. [...]
Hero Hodgson admits to Sarries try concerns October 7, 2012 FLY-HALF Charlie Hodgson single-handedly led Saracens to a 28-23 Aviva Premiership victory against London Welsh yesterday but insists everyone at the club – including himself – is striving for more. Hodgson scored all of Saracens’ points at the Kassam Stadium, beating his previous record of 27 in a Sale shirt more than a decade ago, [...]
Grandstand finish looms after Vettel slashes Alonso title lead October 7, 2012 FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso admits the 2012 Formula One drivers’ battle will boil down to a five-race “mini championship” after he crashed out of yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso picked up a puncture on the first bend of the Suzuka track when he was clipped by the Lotus of Kimi Raikkonen, leaving the Spaniard to watch [...]
Jol bemoans midfield after Saints slip up October 7, 2012 SOUTHAMPTON 2 vs FULHAM 2 FULHAM boss Martin Jol was left to rue his team’s lack of midfield spark after the west Londoners fought back from a difficult first half but could only draw against newly-promoted Southampton yesterday. Saints defender Jose Fonte bookended the game with two headed goals at the beginning and end of [...]
Pardew slams Van Persie in elbowing row October 7, 2012 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 3 NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew called on the Football Association to investigate Manchester United striker Robin van Persie for elbowing after the Magpies slipped to a heavy home defeat. Early headers from defenders Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra gave the visitors a cushion, and midfielder Tom Cleverley curled a [...]
Peslier rides Solemia to victory October 7, 2012 French jockey Olivier Peslier claimed his fourth Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe victory as 33-1 outsider Solemia upset the field to win the blue riband flat race yesterday at Longchamp. Japanese star Orfevre was pipped by a neck while Frankie Dettori and Camelot could only manage seventh place.
Woods loses testicle after injury October 7, 2012 Warrington Wolves prop Paul Wood had to have a testicle removed after rupturing it during Saturday’s Super League Grand Final defeat to Leeds Rhinos. Wood, 30, suffered the injury in the second half but played on.