TIP OF THE ICEBERG | Warburton banned for three weeks October 16, 2011 CRESTFALLEN Wales captain Sam Warburton will serve a three-week ban for the tip tackle that saw him red carded in Saturday’s controversial World Cup semi-final defeat against France. Warburton, the favourite to lead the Great Britain and Irish Lions on their 2013 tour to Australia, will miss Saturday’s third place play-off game against the Wallabies [...]
Suarez ‘upset’ at Evra’s allegation of racist abuse October 16, 2011 LIVERPOOL forward Luis Suarez last night hit back at Patrice Evra’s claims that he racially abused the Manchester United defender during Saturday’s 1-1 draw. The Football Association is investigating Evra’s allegation that the Uruguayan said “a certain word to me at least 10 times”. Suarez said: “I’m upset by the accusations of racism. I can [...]
Dernbach identifies Dhoni as the man England must look to target October 16, 2011 ENGLAND seamer Jade Dernbach insists he and his fellow bowlers must find a way of subduing India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni if his side are to claw their way back into the one-day series. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with a comprehensive 126-run win on Friday in which Dhoni bludgeoned [...]
Maiden victory for Lewis October 16, 2011 Englishman Tom Lewis birdied five of the last seven holes to win his maiden title at the Portugal Masters, in only his third professional start. The 20-year-old, who shot to fame by leading The Open as an amateur in July, beat a field that included Padraig Harrington and Martin Kaymer.
West Brom win bragging rights October 16, 2011 West Brom sealed a 2-0 victory in the Black Country derby against Wolves yesterday, with goals in either half from Chris Brunt and Peter Odemwingie. Roy Hodgson’s side moved up to 12th in the Premier League after the win, while Wolves’ fifth straight league defeat left them just one point off the relegation places.
French coach hits out at “brats” October 16, 2011 France rugby coach Marc Lievremont branded a group of his players “spoilt brats” yesterday, after they defied his orders by going out to celebrate their semi-final victory over Wales. “I’d asked the players not to go out, and I found out a few of them had gone out,” Lievremont said. “They’re a bunch of undisciplined [...]
Ascot specialist Society to Rock his rivals once again October 13, 2011 ASCOT stages the inaugural QIPCO British Champions Day tomorrow and it’s going to be some spectacle. The Champions Series has been fantastic and it is all set to culminate in a feast of horseracing at the Berkshire track. One of the biggest betting races of the day is the Group Two Sprint Stakes (2.25pm) and [...]
Frankie’s Thoughts October 13, 2011 THE waiting is almost over and I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s QIPCO British Champions Day. The Champions Series has been a tremendous success so far and the organisers have been rewarded with some world class fields for the big day. Ascot has a special place in my heart and hopefully I’ll be in the [...]
Immortal Verse can give Frankel a fright October 13, 2011 THE men in white coats may start beating down my door any minute because I genuinely believe that Frankel can be beaten in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, one of the features on Ascot’s QIPCO British Champions Day card. Regular readers will quickly point out that I thought Henry Cecil’s wonder colt might be beaten [...]
Back super-fit Welsh to kick French into touch October 13, 2011 WALES vs FRANCE TOMORROW – 9.00AM ITV1 BEFORE the Rugby World Cup got underway, not many would have predicted Wales would still be around at the semi-final stage. However, having seen their thrilling performances and attack-minded approach, fewer still would say they do not deserve to be in the last four. Wales’ New Zealand-born coach [...]