Test heroes help Saints rout Wasps March 27, 2011 NORTHAMPTON boss Jim Mallinder tipped Dylan Hartley as a future England captain after helping to inspire a 39-3 win over Wasps. Red Rose stars Ben Foden and Chris Ashton were among the five tries as Saints climbed back into the Premiership’s top four. Mallinder said: “Dylan is maturing all the time and has the right [...]
Neymar in racism row at Emirates March 27, 2011 CHELSEA target Neymar complained of racist abuse after starring in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Scotland at Emirates Stadium yesterday. The teenage Santos forward scored both goals, one a penalty, and then alleged a banana had been thrown onto the pitch during the friendly. “This atmosphere of racism is totally sad,” Neymar said. “They were jeering [...]
Balotelli in trouble again March 27, 2011 FOOTBALL: Man City striker Mario Balotelli faces more disciplinary action after he was said to have thrown darts in the direction of youth team players.
Walsh to ride National favourite March 27, 2011 RACING: Ruby Walsh will ride ante-post Grand National favourite The Midnight Club in the iconic race on 9 April.
Pendleton out in semis March 27, 2011 CYCLING: Victoria Pendleton missed out on a third medal at the World Track Championships after she was knocked out in the semi-finals of the keirin event.
Coach tips rower for 2012 March 27, 2011 ROWING: Teenage Boat Race winner Constantine Louloudis has been tipped to star at the London 2012 Olympics by his Oxford coach Sean Bowden.
Hunt call for end to cash row March 27, 2011 OLYMPICS: Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called for an end to the cash row between the British Olympic Association and 2012 organisers Locog
Crusaders win Super XV game March 27, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams helped the Canterbury Crusaders to a 44-28 win over the Natal Sharks at Twickenham
Bale’s injury is down to Wales, says Redknapp March 24, 2011 WALES vs ENGLAND TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp last night hit back at Welsh claims that Gareth Bale was already injured when he joined up with Gary Speed’s squad. The Spurs winger will miss tomorrow’s Euro 2012 qualifier against England in Cardiff due to a hamstring injury, which Wales boss Speed claimed the 21-year-old already had [...]
Boycott in Yardy depression row March 24, 2011 FORMER England batsman Geoffrey Boycott sparked a storm yesterday by labelling Michael Yardy “a liability” in a highly critical response to the all-rounder’s sudden withdrawal from the World Cup because of depression. Yardy left the squad 48 hours before tomorrow’s quarter-final against Sri Lanka saying it was the “only sensible option”, but media pundit Boycott [...]