Tottenham launch second legal bid in bitter battle for Olympic Stadium May 9, 2011 TOTTENHAM last night confirmed they have launched a second legal challenge against the controversial decision to hand West Ham the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games, as City A.M. reported first last month. Spurs chiefs have applied to the High Court for permission to bring a claim for judicial review of a series of [...]
Redknapp hoping for Spurs miracle May 9, 2011 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp insists his side are rank outsiders to snatch a Champions League qualifying place from Manchester City ahead of tonight’s clash between the two teams at Eastlands. Redknapp has lost star man Gareth Bale for the remaining three games of the season with ruptured ankle ligaments and said: “It will take a [...]
Terry shock at title surrender May 9, 2011 CHELSEA captain John Terry admits he is at a loss to explain the limp surrender against Manchester United that ruined their title chances and looks likely to cost manager Carlo Ancelotti his job. The Blues arrived at Old Trafford on Sunday knowing a win would lift them top of the Premier League with two games [...]
Weylandt tragedy mars Giro d’Italia May 9, 2011 GIRO D’ITALIA officials have defended safety measures after Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt died following a crash in the race’s third stage yesterday. The 26-year-old (right), who was due to become a father in September, fell at high speed during a descent and could not be resuscitated despite almost immediate treatment. An autopsy will reveal more [...]
Haye: Fraud Klitschko has been avoiding big fights May 9, 2011 BRITAIN’S David Haye has taunted Wladimir Klitschko for consistently ducking out of big fights ahead of their world heavyweight unification showdown this summer. Haye, the WBA title-holder, meets the Ukrainian IBF and WBO champion at the Imtech Arena, Hamburg, in less than eight weeks. “This is the belt they [Klitschko and his brother Vitali, the [...]
Wales exile Henson given Test lifeline May 9, 2011 WALES centre Gavin Henson has been handed a surprise call up to the 26-man squad to take on the Barbarians at the Millennium Stadium on 4 June. The 29-year-old won the last of his 31 caps in March 2009 against Ireland and has since struggled with injuries and a long spell out of the game. [...]
Participation drop hits funding May 9, 2011 RUGBY UNION: England chiefs the RFU have vowed to revive interest in the game after a fall in participation hit funding by over £1m. The number of adults playing weekly has fallen by 52,000 to 177,900, and chief executive John Steele said: “We are committed to creating a sound platform for growth.”
Rebels fed up with Cipriani May 9, 2011 RUGBY UNION: England outcast Danny Cipriani’s Melbourne Rebels future is on the line with the club admitting they are fed up with his ill discipline. “Players and management have lost confidence in Danny,” said chief executive Ross Oakley.
Hills agree Investec Derby deal May 9, 2011 HORSE RACING: Epsom Downs racecourse has signed up William Hill as official bookmaker of next month’s Investec Derby Festival. The five-year partnership will create a dedicated microsite, www.theroadtothederby.co.uk, where punters can read news and watch footage of the Derby and its trial races.
GAME OVER May 8, 2011 Manchester United effectively end Chelsea’s hopes of denying them record-breaking 19th league title MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed his history-makers after victory over Chelsea in yesterday’s Premier League decider all but clinched a record 19th top-flight title. First-half goals from striker Javier Hernandez and captain Nemanja Vidic ensured Frank Lampard’s effort for the [...]