Fickou earns first France call October 16, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Precocious centre Gael Fickou has been given his first international call up after being included in France’s 33-man squad for the autumn internationals. The 18-year-old is one of seven to earn a first call.
England’s Lumb sinks Yorkshire October 16, 2012 CRICKET: Yorkshire made a disastrous start to their Champions League T20 campaign proper yesterday, losing by eight wickets to Sydney Sixers in Cape Town. England’s Michael Lumb hit an unbeaten 43 as he surpassed Yorkshire’s 96-9 in just 8.5 overs.
Torres reveals lack of care October 16, 2012 FOOTBALL: Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has admitted he once did not care if the team won or lost.
Central London Grand Prix off, says Ecclestone October 15, 2012 FORMULA ONE boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that his plan to hold a Grand Prix on the streets of London is unlikely to get off the grid because the government will not provide the multi-million pound support required. Ecclestone unveiled lavish plans for a race route snaking past some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, [...]
Hodgson holds concern over young Lions October 15, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that the amount of playing time given to his developing, young players remains an ongoing significant concern despite being pleased about the options at his disposal. For tonight’s World Cup qualifier away to Poland, the England manager is set to make several changes to the team that on Friday [...]
Hughes rides to Seventh Heaven at windsor October 15, 2012 JOCKEY Richard Hughes yesterday secured seven victories from an eight-race card in an incredible feat given bookmakers’ odds of 10,168-1 at Windsor. The 39-year-old is the second rider to do so at a UK event – Frankie Dettori was the last at Ascot in 1996. He won the first five races before finishing third in [...]
Fresh delay in stadium saga October 15, 2012 A DECISION on the future of the Olympic Stadium has been postponed, prompting fears that its planned reopening in 2014 could also be delayed. David Gold, chairman of West Ham, who are favourites to be made anchor tenants, wrote on Twitter last night: “Sadly the decision on the OS has been postponed. We must be [...]
England and South Africa bury hatchet – almost – over KP row October 15, 2012 ENGLAND cricket officials have attempted to draw a line under their spat with South Africa over the Kevin Pietersen text message saga, but admit some differences remain unresolved. South Africa chiefs were infuriated when David Collier, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), earlier this month accused Proteas players of deliberately provoking [...]
Harrison weighs up retirement October 15, 2012 BOXING: British former Olympic champion Audley Harrison, 40, admits he is considering retirement after Saturday’s 82-second defeat by David Price. “I’ll take some time to think this out,” Harrison added.
Reds chief defends Anfield plans October 15, 2012 FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s spending power will not suffer from plans to redevelop Anfield rather than build a new stadium, insists managing director Ian Ayre. “The whole point is to actually increase our revenues,” he said.