The Crime Lord: Peter Capaldi on the manosphere, London and rocking out with his band as he approaches 70
Ferrari to unveil 2011 car January 27, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Ferrari will unveil their 2011 Formula One car, the new F150, at their Maranello headquarters today. Ferrari missed out on the 2010 drivers’ world title after a strategic error during the final race allowed Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel to pip Fernando Alonso to the top prize. “Our goal is very clear. We are [...]
Home advantage can give Everton the edge January 27, 2011 EVERTON vs CHELSEA Tomorrow – 12.30pm ESPN CHELSEA’S 4-0 victory at Bolton on Monday night will have given their supporters some belief that their side are finally on the way back. It was an impressive performance and although the first priority for Carlo Ancelotti is to ensure Champions League football next season, a decent run [...]
Bensalem to burst into World Hurdle picture January 27, 2011 CHELTENHAM stages its ‘Trials Day’’tomorrow and BENSALEM looks the best bet on the card in the Cleeve Hurdle at 3.35pm. Alan King’s eight-year-old has an amazing record when fresh and has won all of his career starts to date when reappearing from a substantial break. He is reportedly working extremely well at home and will [...]
Keys quits over sexism row January 26, 2011 Face of Sky Sports bows to pressure but blames ‘dark forces’ for forcing him out PRESENTER Richard Keys last night bowed to pressure and resigned from his high-profile role as Sky Sports football anchor over the storm caused by leaked footage of him making sexist comments. Keys’ resignation was accompanied by an apologetic statement and [...]
HAMMER BLOW Gardner strike sends Blues to Wembley January 26, 2011 BIRMINGHAM 3 vs WEST HAM 1 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant admitted his players were left devastated after Birmingham came from behind to deny the east London side a place in the Carling Cup final. Leading 2-1 from the first leg at Upton Park, Carlton Cole’s long-range effort put the visitors further ahead and was [...]
Long-awaited glory would vindicate Wenger method January 26, 2011 ONLY one team stands between Arsenal and silverware following their progress to the Carling Cup final. Whatever happens at Wembley, it is sure to boost their confidence that they can catch Manchester United in the Premier League title race. In the past this Gunners team has been guilty of hitting a brick wall at crucial [...]
Gray breaks silence over Sky sacking January 26, 2011 SACKED pundit Andy Gray insists he had intended to apologise on Monday night for making sexist comments. “Sadly I was unable to do so as I was suspended from the show by Sky Sports and have now been sacked,” said Gray. “Football is my life and I am devastated by losing the job that I [...]
AEG: O2 shows we can make Spurs bid work January 26, 2011 TOTTENHAM’S partner in their bid for the Olympic Stadium, entertainment giant AEG, says its transformation of the 02 proves they can deliver a financially successful venue that attracts visitors all year round. Spurs, managed by Harry Redknapp (above), are locked in a two-way fight with West Ham for the £537m facility and want to develop [...]
‘Unsubtle’ Gatland’s feeling the pressure, says Johnson January 26, 2011 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has hit back at Warren Gatland after the Wales coach accused Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley of being a weak link. Gatland fanned the flames ahead of next week’s RBS 6 Nations opener in Cardiff by saying Hartley “imploded” against South Africa in November and “goes to pieces”. But Johnson retorted: “He [...]
Murray eases into last four and he’ll avoid injured Nadal January 26, 2011 ANDY MURRAY overcame the disappointment of dropping the first set of his Australian Open campaign to make it through to the semi-finals following a four set win over Alexandr Dolgopolov. The British No1 came through a testing encounter against the unorthodox Ukrainian 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, and will face David Ferrer in the last [...]