MATCH ANALYSIS March 14, 2012 CITY A.M. VERDICT Their defensive vulnerability aside, this was the Chelsea of old, bullying their way back into a contest they looked destined to lose by some margin on the evidence of the early exchanges. The decision to oust Andre Villas-Boas suddenly looks a sage one. MAN OF THE MATCH He might be difficult to [...]
England’s Six Nations hinges on Ireland result, says Corry March 14, 2012 ENGLAND’S Six Nations campaign can only be rendered a success if Ireland are beaten at Twickenham on Saturday and even then Stuart Lancaster would not be an automatic choice to become head coach on a permanent basis, according to their former captain Martin Corry. Under Lancaster England have made significant progress since the World Cup [...]
Henderson’s perfect day is capped by Finian’s Rainbow March 14, 2012 FINIAN’S Rainbow capped a day to remember for record-breaking trainer Nicky Henderson by winning a dramatic and eventful renewal of the Queen Mother Champion Chase on day two of the Cheltenham Festival. On the afternoon when Henderson became the most successful Cheltenham Festival trainer of all time after Simonsig won the Novices’ Hurdle, Finian’s Rainbow [...]
Lewis can forget Red Bull March 14, 2012 FORMER world champion Lewis Hamilton has been told he can forget about joining Red Bull next season by their team principal Christian Horner. The new Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne this weekend with speculation already rife as to where Hamilton will begin the 2013 campaign with his contract at McLaren due to expire [...]
Chisora loses his licence March 14, 2012 DISGRACED British heavyweight Dereck Chisora has had his boxing licence withdrawn by the British Boxing Board of Control for his actions before and after his defeat by Vitali Klitschko in Munich last month. Chisora slapped Vitali at the weigh-in, spat water at his opponent’s brother Wladimir before the bout and brawled with David Haye after [...]
Tevez could be back for Chelsea March 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed controversial striker Carlos Tevez could return after a five-month absence in next week’s clash against Chelsea. City are in action at Etihad Stadium tonight looking to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Sporting Lisbon.
Real ease into quarter-finals March 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 42nd goal of the season as Real Madrid moved into to the last eight of the Champions League with a 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow.
ATP tennis sees its world stars sign up to return for 02 event March 14, 2012 Most tennis fans would relish the chance to see the world’s top players slug it out in a setting such as the 02. The 2012 Barclays ATP tournament in London in November follows last year’s massive success. The VIP Suites, which are both spacious and beautifully furnished, offer an exceptional and unrestricted view of the [...]
Peddlers to silence doubters in Jewson March 14, 2012 SOMETIMES the market can overreact to negative vibes about a particular horse and I’m hoping that will be the case with in-form Donald McCain’s PEDDLERS CROSS in this afternoon’s Jewson Novices’ Chase. Last season’s Champion Hurdle runner-up had been seen as the only realistic threat to Sprinter Sacre in Tuesday’s Arkle, before connections opted last [...]
Captain Chris has to be of interest at a massive 14/1 March 14, 2012 THERE have only been seven runnings of the Ryanair Chase and sponsor Michael O’Leary won’t be happy that no horse from his native Ireland has won this yet. They arguably have their strongest hand this time with last year’s Jewson winner NOBLE PRINCE and the third home in this race 12 months ago, Rubi Light. [...]