Harrison comeback bout scrapped March 22, 2012 BOXING: Scottish former WBO world featherweight champion Scott Harrison’s comeback has been scrapped after his arrest on suspicion of shoplifting. Harrison, 34, had been due to fight for the first time in almost seven years next week on a Blackpool bill arranged by Frank Maloney, but the promoter said he had cut all ties with [...]
Pakistan eke out Asia Cup triumph March 22, 2012 CRICKET: Bangladesh came within a whisker of their first major trophy at the Asia Cup but were beaten by just two runs in the final against Pakistan. Fast-bowler Shahadat Hossain needed four off the last ball to hand the hosts an unlikely victory but earned only a leg-bye. Wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed’s final-over 19 proved decisive [...]
The Master and Margarita: Surreal, nightmarish and brilliant March 22, 2012 THE MASTER AND MARGARITA | The Barbican | ★★★★★ Cowardice is the worst sin” is a phrase often repeated in Mikhail Bulgakov’s hallucinatory satire The Master and Margarita. And cowardice is certainly not an accusation that can be levelled at Complicite’s production – it is a bold, cacophonous, at times baffling play that never flinches [...]
Improving Chelsea can stake a claim for fourth March 22, 2012 CHELSEA vs TOTTENHAM Tomorrow – 12.45pm Sky Sports 2 ANDRE Villas-Boas must be wondering what his former Chelsea players have been eating for breakfast since he was sacked earlier this month. The Blues have looked a completely different side since Roberto di Matteo took over, winning four of five across all competitions, and almost becoming [...]
In-form Cook to lead England to a series victory in Sri Lanka March 22, 2012 A LACK of preparation was to blame for England’s recent sorry 3-0 Test series defeat at the hands of Pakistan and ironically, it’s the lack of preparation by their opponents which may help Andrew Strauss’s men land the two match Test series against Sri Lanka which begins on Monday. The hosts will line-up in Galle [...]
Cai Shen can give the Hannons another Winter Derby success March 22, 2012 TOMORROW’S Blue Square Winter Derby (3.25pm) at Lingfield Park is the richest race of the all-weather season and Chris Wall’s Premio Loco is the 7/2 favourite with Coral. He is the highest rated in the field, but he has to carry a 5lb penalty and has yet to win over 1m2f. In fairness to the [...]
Tevez sinks Chelsea on comeback March 22, 2012 Rebel striker sets up Nasri winner in first game for six months as City cut United lead MAN CITY 2 vs CHELSEA 1 MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini hailed Carlos Tevez last night after the rebel striker came off the bench to inspire a comeback win that reignited the flagging club’s Premier League title charge. [...]
Vermaelen hauls Gunners above Spurs for first time March 22, 2012 EVERTON 0 vs ARSENAL 1 MANAGER Arsene Wenger last night warned his in-form Arsenal team not to take their foot off the gas after a sixth straight Premier League win lifted them above neighbours Tottenham for the first time this season. Defender Thomas Vermaelen’s first-half header – his second winner in successive matches – hauled [...]
Bell toils again but centurion Trott insists England pal will bounce back March 22, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Jonathan Trott has backed Warwickshire colleague Ian Bell to recover from his slump after showing him the way with a century in the second tour match in Sri Lanka. Trott (right) and fellow opener Andrew Strauss both hit tons before retiring as England declared on 272-4, ending day two 203 runs behind a [...]
Hughes toasts defining moment after 13-minute treble hoists QPR to safety March 22, 2012 QPR 3 vs LIVERPOOL 2 EUPHORIC QPR manager Mark Hughes last night urged his team to use an incredible three-goal fightback capped by Jamie Mackie’s injury-time winner as a springboard in their fight for Premier League survival. Trailing to Sebastian Coates and Dirk Kuyt strikes with just 13 minutes left, Rangers roared back through Shaun [...]