The Fugue set to grab centre stage for Lloyd-Webber in today’s Investec Oaks May 31, 2012 Fourteen fillies have been declared for this afternoon’s Investec Oaks, the highlight of Investec Ladies’ Day, and Aidan O’Brien saddles an astonishing six of them. Admittedly, the master of Ballydoyle has issued a word of warning about Kissed’s participation if the ground is not suitable, but even five fillies makes for a monster team. O’Brien [...]
Camelot must be opposed in bid to become a true great May 31, 2012 SINCE saddling High Chaparral to win the 2002 Epsom Derby, Aidan O’Brien has had 39 unsuccessful attempts to win back flat racing’s most prestigious prize. However, the unbeaten superstar-elect Camelot flies the flag for Ballydoyle in tomorrow’s Investec-sponsored showpiece and is no bigger than 4/6 with Paddy Power to bring the losing streak to an [...]
Clubs warned as profits plunge to an 11-year low May 30, 2012 ENGLISH football has been told to take “corrective action” after operating profits in the Premier League plunged to the lowest levels for more than a decade despite ever-increasing revenue. Operating profit in the top flight fell to £68m for the 2010-11 season, down £117m from its 2007-08 peak and the smallest figure since 1999-2000, according [...]
England sweat over Lampard Euro 2012 KO May 30, 2012 ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard will today undergo a scan on a thigh injury as manager Roy Hodgson braces himself for a second major blow to his plans for the looming European Championship. Chelsea star Lampard suffered the problem in training yesterday, just 24 hours after joining the squad, raising grave doubts over his fitness for [...]
Rodgers in at Anfield as Reds take chance on Swansea manager May 30, 2012 LIVERPOOL are poised to confirm the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea last night announced the former Chelsea coach has agreed to join the Reds. The 39-year-old, a former protege of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, is set to sign a three-year deal at Anfield, subject to the clubs thrashing out [...]
Pressure builds on RFU in Welsh title triumph May 30, 2012 LONDON WELSH 29 CORNISH PIRATES 20 LONDON Welsh won the Championship with a final victory over Cornish Pirates to increase the pressure on the Rugby Football Union over their controversial decision to deny them promotion to the Premiership. The Exiles will not be permitted promotion, consequently preserving Newcastle’s Premiership status, because the RFU claims they [...]
Tuilagi warned about tackling by Lancaster May 30, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster has warned Manu Tuilagi to adapt his tackling technique to avoid potential future disciplinary problems, though he stressed the young centre does not have a thuggish streak. Tuilagi was cited for a tip tackle on England and Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care during the London club’s Premiership final victory over Leicester and, [...]
West Indies lose Roach for rest of England tour May 30, 2012 WEST Indies pace bowler Kemar Roach will miss the remainder of their tour of England because of a shin injury, and has been replaced by Sunil Narine. “We are all gutted by his departure,” said coach Ottis Gibson. The final Test of the three-match series is on 7 June at Edgbaston though, with England winning [...]
Federer breaks Connors record with Ungur win May 30, 2012 WORLD No3 Roger Federer survived dropping the third set to Adrian Ungur to win 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3 and advance to the third round of the French Open with a record 234th grand slam match victory. Federer, who won at Roland Garros in 2009, instantly assumed control of the match until midway through the [...]
Olympic pie and mash for £8 as London Games menu revealed May 30, 2012 LONDON 2012 spectators will be charged £8 for fish and chips or pie and mash at this summer’s Olympic Games, with a 500m bottle of Coca-Cola to wash it down costing £2.30. The most expensive dishes on sale to the public will be the Singapore noodles and the lamb curry with rice, which are both [...]