Scots lose out in fight with Wales over Shingler March 8, 2012 SCOTLAND have lost their international tug of war with Wales over the right to select London Irish centre Steven Shingler. Shingler was thought to be eligible to play for Scotland through his Dumfries-born mother and was selected in Andy Robinson’s provisional Six Nations squad back in January.. Wales, for whom Shingler – born in Swansea [...]
Bale: I would rather dive than get hurt March 8, 2012 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale insists his growing reputation as a diver is undeserved but admits he would rather make the most of a potentially dangerous challenge than suffer a serious injury as a result of attempting to stay on his feet. The Wales international, the only player in the Premier League to be booked twice [...]
Halsall sets fastest time of 2012 in 100m freestyle March 8, 2012 EUROPEAN champion Fran Halsall secured her place in the Olympic 100m freestyle event after recording the fastest time in the world this year at the British Swimming Championships last night. Halsall (inset) recorded a time of 53.57 seconds on the way to becoming No1 in the event’s world rankings and will be joined at the [...]
Kauto Star call delayed to Monday March 8, 2012 HOPES that two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star will be fit to bid for a third win in next week’s race are growing – but a decision has been put on hold until Monday. The Paul Nicholls-trained 12-year-old will gallop at Wincanton following today’s meeting as he looks to prove his recovery from a [...]
Whyte deemed unfit for Rangers March 8, 2012 FOOTBALL: Rangers owner Craig Whyte has been deemed “not a fit and proper person” to run a club by the Scottish Football Association following an independent inquiry. The Scottish champions, in administration and battling to avoid liquidation, also face a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.
Ticket price freeze at Chelsea March 8, 2012 FOOTBALL: Chelsea have frozen prices on all tickets for next season and vowed to cut the cost of Champions League games, if they qualify. The Blues currently lie three points behind Arsenal in the race to finish in the Premier League’s all-important top four.
ECB defer Morgan Review verdict March 8, 2012 CRICKET: The England and Wales Cricket Board has deferred a decision on the Morgan Review and will conduct further research into the future structure of the county game, including whether or not to reduce the amount of matches played in the County Championship.
Solid England won’t make it easy for hosts in ‘Le Crunch’ March 8, 2012 FRANCE vs ENGLAND SUNDAY – 3.00PM BBC ONE FOR Philippe Saint-Andre, the dream of securing a Grand Slam in his first Six Nations as coach of France may be dead, but the Championship trophy is still well within his grasp. This weekend’s match against England is very much the warm-up to an all important showdown [...]
Spurs to come unstuck against in-form Toffees March 8, 2012 EVERTON vs TOTTENHAM TOMORROW – 5.30PM ESPN THE past few weeks were always going to be a severe test of Tottenham’s title credentials and, unfortunately for their fans, they have failed. The demoralising 5-2 defeat at Emirates Stadium was followed by last weekend’s 3-1 reverse against Manchester United. Harry Redknapp described that loss as “soul [...]
Pipe can prove to be Imperial Cup Master once again March 8, 2012 THE Paddy Power Imperial Cup has been a Pipe-family benefit over the years with father Martin winning it six times and his son David landing back-to-back renewals in 2007 and 2008. The sponsors offer a £75,000 bonus for the winner to land any race at next week’s Cheltenham Festival and the last one to successfully [...]