Taqleed can land Lincoln for Gosden March 31, 2011 FINDING the winner of the Lincoln Handicap, the flat season’s traditional curtain-raiser, used to be an impossible task. No favourite won the straight mile cavalry charge between 1980 and 1998, and there were four 33/1 winners during that nightmare period for punters. However, things have changed and the race simply isn’t what it used to [...]
Little Master can help to claim big prize for India March 31, 2011 SRI LANKA vs INDIA TOMORROW – 10.00 AM SKY SPORTS 1 THE World Cup has got that morning-after-the-night-before feeling of overindulgence about it; however, if the knock-out phase was the Alka-Seltzer to the group stages, then a final between Sri Lanka and India will bring even the weariest back to life. Few can dispute that [...]
Spurs query Newham role in West Ham stadium bid March 30, 2011 TOTTENHAM have raised fresh questions about the role of Newham council in helping West Ham’s successful bid for the Olympic Stadium after taking the first steps towards seeking a judicial review of the contentious decision to award the £530m venue to the Hammers. The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) yesterday confirmed that Spurs had sent [...]
‘Tottenham face uphill struggle’ March 30, 2011 LEADING sports lawyers believe Tottenham would find it difficult to succeed in overturning the OPLC’s decision with a judicial review. Here is a selection of their comments on the latest development in the row. Robert Campbell, head of litigation, Faegre and Benson: “Judicial review is probably the only legal route available to Tottenham so to [...]
Tendulkar tees up final showdown March 30, 2011 INDIA will contest the World Cup final on home soil against Sri Lanka on Saturday after they secured a 29-run win over Pakistan in Mohali. Sachin Tendulkar won the man-of-the match award despite falling 15 runs short of his one hundredth international century as the hosts failed to fully capitalise on the breezy start given [...]
Uefa looks to tighten finance rules March 30, 2011 EUROPEAN governing body Uefa yesterday vowed to monitor those clubs who may attempt exploit loopholes in new financial restraints which are due to be implemented from 2014. Clubs, specifically those with wealthy owners who consistently spend more than they earn, will be barred from European competition from 2014-15 season under president Michel Platini’s “fair play” [...]
Fitter than ever Wilshere says he’s ready for Euros March 30, 2011 ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere insists fears of burnout couldn’t be further from his mind as he reiterated his desire to represent England this summer in the European Under-21 Championships. Wilshere believes it is vital for his development as an international player to be competing in tournaments at a young age. Arsenal boss Arsenal Wenger has [...]
McGinley tips Rose to bloom in Augusta March 30, 2011 RYDER CUP star Paul McGinley admits he would love to see a European triumph at the Masters next week and is tipping England’s Justin Rose to be among the strongest challengers. European players are currently enjoying unprecedented dominance of the world game but have not tasted victory at Augusta since 1999, when Jose Maria Olazabal [...]
Clarke named as Aussie skipper March 30, 2011 CRICKET: Michael Clarke has been confirmed as Ricky Ponting’s successor as Australia captain and will lead the side on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. Clarke, who turns 30 on Saturday, said: “It was a huge surprise to see Ricky stand down. I want to thank him for his help, support and guidance, and look forward [...]
Long Run set for Aintree March 30, 2011 HORSE RACING: Nicky Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week – provided ground conditions are in his favour. The six-year-old, who produced a superb performance to get the better of Denman and Kauto Star, will only run if there is some give in the ground. Henderson said: [...]