Pacquiao to face Marquez again November 13, 2011 A fourth welterweight showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is being lined up after the Filipino’s controversial points win over the Mexican in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Hopes had been raised that Pacquiao might finally face American Floyd Mayweather but his promoter Bob Arum said: “I’m bound and determined to have these [...]
Terry backed by England stars despite police probe November 10, 2011 ENGLAND vs SPAIN ENGLAND stars Joe Hart and Phil Jones insist John Terry’s presence in the squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Spain has not caused any tension, despite the captain being under investigation for alleged racial abuse. Manager Fabio Capello called up Terry for matches against the world champions and Sweden, who visit on Tuesday, [...]
Bent must show there’s more to his game than goals November 10, 2011 AS DAUNTING a task as depleted England face against Spain, tomorrow’s friendly will provide manager Fabio Capello with the ideal opportunity to gauge the merits of those forwards vying to replace the suspended Wayne Rooney at Euro 2012. With the tools he has at his disposal I can’t see the England manager going with anything [...]
Newcastle stadium naming rights deal could backfire November 10, 2011 SPONSORSHIP experts have questioned Newcastle’s hopes of generating £10m a year from a stadium naming rights deal and criticised the club’s handling of the rebranding of St James’ Park. The Magpies have renamed their historic home the Sports Direct Arena as an interim measure, with a view to attracting a commercial sponsor willing to pay [...]
London face 2017 event bid D-day November 10, 2011 DOHA chiefs hope to beat London to the 2017 World Championships today after offering governing body the IAAF a £5m cash incentive. The chairman of the Qatari bid has attempted to curry favour ahead of today’s decision by pledging to cover the IAAF’s bill for prize money. Sheikh Saoud said: “The idea is that the [...]
Murray battles past breakfast – and Roddick – to continue march November 10, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray admitted struggling to down his fish and pasta breakfast after sweeping past Andy Roddick at the Paris Masters yesterday. Murray despatched the former world No1 6-2, 6-2 in just 61 minutes to record his 18th consecutive win and keep up his bid for a fourth straight ATP Tour title. But victory [...]
Whitmarsh Button theory is ‘rubbish’, says Hamilton November 10, 2011 MCLAREN team principal Martin Whitmarsh’s suggestion that Lewis Hamilton’s form has been adversely affected by the success of team-mate Jenson Button has been dismissed as “rubbish” by the 2008 world champion. Although both men have been left trailing in the wake of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel this season, Button has fared better, particularly in recent [...]
Given seeks a career highlight with Dublin win November 10, 2011 IRELAND goalkeeper Shay Given hopes to celebrate the greatest moment of his illustrious career by sealing qualification for Euro 2012 in front of a home crowd in Dublin next week. Giovanni Trapattoni’s men face Estonia in the first leg of their play-off in Tallin tonight before the return at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday. Given [...]
Sarries to stage match in Cape Town November 10, 2011 SARACENS have announced Cape Town Stadium as the venue for their Heineken Cup match against Biarritz in January. The Premiership champions will become the first club to host a match in the competition outside of Europe, following the example of London rivals Wasps and Harlequins, who played their LV=Cup game in Abu Dhabi back in [...]
BHA cuts length of penalties for whip offences November 10, 2011 JOCKEYS have forced the British Horseracing Association’s hand and will now face less stringent penalties for whipping offences. The number of uses remains at seven in flat races and eight over jumps, but a rider going one strike over the limit will now receive a two-day ban rather than five. A second offence will still [...]